by Guest | Consumer Info, Savings
You’ve seen it at the dealership: hot-headed consumers sparring with salesmen over cost and features until they’re red in the face. Many consumers feel like incessant badgering and violent arguments are the only ways to get a good deal on a new car, but...
by Vanessa Santilli | Consumer Info, Economics, Financial Planning, Money and Psychology
As human beings, we too often don’t act in our own best interest–and it’s perfectly natural, says behavioural economist Dilip Soman. Speaking at the Financial Planning Standards Council’s Vision 2020 Symposium last month, Soman outlined the key...
by Marlene Alexander | Consumer Info, Shopping
Layaway plans are becoming more popular again but they were common place years ago. The idea began during the Great Depression when retailers offered cash-strapped consumers the option of shopping by paying for something a little at a time. If you couldn’t...
by Marlene Alexander | Consumer Info, Making Money
It’s a sad fact that up to 140,000 tonnes of electronic waste end up in the landfills every year. This isn’t surprising when you considering how quickly some electronics become out-dated, especially cell and smartphones. Granted, many cellphones become...
by Miranda | Consumer Info, Financial Planning, Scams
One of the issues of growing concern right now is that of online privacy, and the security of your information. With so much happening on the Internet, and so much information out there, it can help to know how much privacy you can really expect with your information...
by Guest | Consumer Info, Frugality, Savings
There are many freebies being offered online from well-known companies, and some not so well-known companies too. This is a guide on how to make sure you’re keeping your personal data safe when applying for them – are they genuine freebies? Some scammers...
