If you enter into any legally binding contract, either with TV companies or for your house, make sure you read the small print!

It is vitally important that you make yourself aware of the terms of the contract as, once you sign, it is very difficult to get out of it.

Some companies may try to swindle you out of more cash than you have, so if you have to cancel a contract after a certain number of months, make sure you do it - otherwise you could end up paying double.

For advice on contract checking, please contact the Student Advice Centre on sac@su.ntu.ac.uk or 0115 848 6200.

Trying to save some cash in the run up to the holidays? The Money Advice Service has produced an info sheet full of helpful tips for how to manage your finances over the festive period, so check it out! You can also take their free online money health check.