February 2009
- Teach Your Child To Be Money Savvy
Saturday 21 February 2009Research shows that on average, children get more than £6 per week in pocket money, do chores for cash and even use their parent’s credit and debit cards to shop online . Young people are making decisions about money from as young as seven , so it is important to teach them about budgeting and saving from an early age. Here’s the Consumer Council’s guide to helping your kids manage their money wisely.
- Got A Complaint? Who You Gonna Call?
Saturday 14 February 2009Ever been let down by a late bus, train, boat or plane? What about problems with electricity, gas, coal or water? Would you know where to go for help?
- Plane Facts?
Saturday 7 February 2009If the snow played havoc with your travel plans this week, here is some guidance from the Consumer Council on your rights and responsibilities when you fly.
January 2009
- The Smart Way To Get Away
Saturday 31 January 2009The dark January days make the thought of lying on a sun drenched beach more appealing than ever. Travel industry research shows that January is the busiest time of the year to book a summer break . Here is the Consumer Council’s guide to booking your holiday and keeping it protected:
- Get What You Are Entitled To
Saturday 24 January 2009As people still struggle to make ends meet, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re claiming every grant and benefit you’re entitled to. The Consumer Council asked benefits expert, Eileen Evason to help explain what help is out there to make sure that you claim every penny with your name on it:
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