I was planning to write an insightful article about money, financial management and such the like.

However, I’m feeling distinctly unqualified to do so, due to one of my banks ‘robbing’ me of £60 today. It’s partly their fault (unreasonable charges, unclear policies, senseless bureaucracy) and partly mine (stupidly forgetting dates, spending too much, opening a savings account when I’m too poor to do so, being a stereotypical student).

Anyway, as incapable as I am of giving and following good advice, I can still recognise it when I see it. So I’m pointing you towards some excellent articles in the hope that they can help you too.

1. Financial Teaching Kids About Money, Forbes
   Stuff you should know but may not have learnt yet.
2. The Daddy Model of Wealth, Paul Graham
   Maybe immature opinions about money are colouring your attitude to welfare and money generally.
3. Why Giving Will Always Lead to Receiving; Even When It Comes to Money, Brian Kim
   One really positive model to help you re-think your attitudes to money, with practical guidance for your life.
4. Making Money Consciously, Steve Pavlina
   One realistic model to help you get more balanced ideas about money.
5. Five Fantastic Frugal Tips for Christmas, Get Rich Slowly
   How to survive what is a really expensive period for many people.

Good luck and let me know how you get on.