November 2008
- Take Hold Of The Reins This Christmas
Saturday 29 November 2008Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, but it can be costly. Here are the Consumer Council’s tips to help you get the most for your money.
- ‘money Week’ – Helping You Get To Grips With Money
Saturday 22 November 2008With the countdown to Christmas underway, there’s never been a more important time for consumers to make the most of every penny. Monday 24 November sees the start of Money Week – a new initiative from the Consumer Council in association with Coleraine Borough Council to help you take control of your money.
- Cut The Cost Of Christmas
Saturday 15 November 2008Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, but it can be costly. Here’s the Consumer Council’s guide to taking the stress out and keeping the sparkle in the run up to Christmas.
- Retailers’ Savings Schemes – Treat Your Card Like Cash
Saturday 8 November 2008The Consumer Council is warning consumers about the risks involved in many leading retailers’ savings schemes. These schemes allow people to buy £1 stamps on booklets or put money on a card which they can spend later in store . However in most cases, the stores don’t keep a record of what you have saved so if your card is lost, stolen or damaged you lose your money.
- Cost Of Living - Assessing The Situation
Saturday 1 November 2008Helping consumers cope with the rising cost of living is the Consumer Council’s top priority. Here’s our assessment of the current situation, how consumers can help themselves and what others must do to help.
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