Consumer Corner: Stretching a student budget amid the cost of living crisis

The financial experts break down the fundamentals of getting the most bang for your buck as a student

Stephen Ó hEarchaidh of Savvyspender.ie highlights the importance of making a budget which, when written in black and white, may deter students from potentially spending all their  money prematurely.

All around the country, thousands of students and parents will be preparing once again for the college year. Like any other year, the excitement of college will be mixed with worries around financial planning.

College life is not cheap and this year, of course, is no different. Zurich Life has estimated that the cost of sending your child to college in Ireland could exceed €15,000 per year.