Lessons · Financial dimension
Bills, Utilities and Household Paperwork
Set up utilities, split bills fairly, read them and avoid arrears. 8 lessons, about 1.6 hours in all.
- 01What bills does a student home actually pay?12 min At home, bills often arrive and get paid without you ever seeing them. Once you rent your own room or flat, you need to know which bills…
- 02Setting up utilities on move-in day12 min The first day in a new home sets up months of bills. A few photos and phone calls on move-in day can save you from paying for someone…
- 03Splitting bills fairly with flatmates12 min Money is one of the most common reasons flatmates fall out. A clear system agreed in the first week, with a worked example everyone can…
- 04Direct debits, standing orders and never missing a due date11 min Late payments can bring fees, stress and, for some bills, serious consequences. Automating payments the right way, and knowing your…
- 05Phone contracts, SIM-only plans and switching11 min Your phone is probably the bill you will have for longest. Understanding contracts, SIM-only deals and switching rules can save real money…
- 06Reading a bill and spotting errors12 min Bills can be wrong: estimated readings, the wrong meter, or a price change you missed. Knowing what each line means helps you catch…
- 07When you cannot pay a bill12 min Money can run short, especially when a loan instalment is late or an unexpected cost lands. The worst thing you can do is ignore the bill.…
- 08Filing, keeping and closing household paperwork11 min Bills, contracts and receipts are proof: proof of address, proof you paid, proof of what was agreed. A simple filing system, and a clean…