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Do you know your rights as a consumer?

July 27th, 2020

We all have rights. Well you might know your individual rights as a citizen of a country, but what about your rights as a consumer? Not everyone knows what they should expect when they conduct business. The Right to safety and protection from hazardous goods or services. So this means that consumers have the right [...]

Shopping safely during the season!

December 9th, 2019

The best part about shopping is when you get a deal but there are so many other factors that can ruin your trip. My biggest pet peeve is being hassled by over zealous sales persons. While I appreciate that they are trying to secure a sale, at times it can be too much and ends [...]

How to shop safely!

October 12th, 2019

I recently watched an online news story about robberies caught on surveillance cameras in several American supermarkets. It showed how easy it was for shoppers to be robbed of their possessions and cash while shopping. The scariest part of the video clips that they showed of the robberies, was when I realized that the behaviour [...]

Saving Money in the Summer! (Part 1)

July 29th, 2017

During the summer a lot of bills seem to pile up. The children are not in school so parents have saved on lunch money and bus fare. However there is still a lot of unwanted expense. For one thing the summer programmes available for children can cost up to $18000 depending on the child’s age [...]

Be safe while shopping!

November 22nd, 2014

During a busy shopping session, I was accosted by a man who claimed to have been ‘watching’ my car and who demanded payment. I was nervous but I firmly told him I had no spare change then promised faithfully to return and pay on my next visit. Although he was clearly unhappy he allowed me [...]

Do you read the labels on the products you buy?

November 20th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Reading is a fundamental skill and one in which we hone after years spent in the education system. After all that instruction, it is expected that consumers read the labels on the products that they buy. However, in this fast paced world where information is usually conveyed in [...]

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