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Money matters are a major source of student stress. For many, managing finances is a new experience. It’s easy to over-spend and it can be hard to find money for daily expenses. In the UK, over a third of students said financial worries affected their mental health; 69% female students and 55% males worried frequently about money.64 There are similar findings from US studies.65 Credit cards and ‘payday loans’ added to problems. Good money management might not resolve all financial concerns, but it can ease the difficulties and reduce the stress.39