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After ordering an item for delivery, you expect it will turn up at your door in good time and fit for purpose. But what if your eagerly awaited parcel arrives late, damaged, or not at all? The good news is …
January is a popular month for consumers deciding to change car for a newer model. But what if something goes wrong with your new wheels? Car queries consistently top our list of CCPC helpline calls. The good news is, you have robust rights if that shiny model you’ve bought turns out to be a jalopy! Let’s lift the bonnet and steer you …
You may have received a shiny new smartphone for Christmas or treated yourself to a flashy fitness tracker with those new year intentions in mind! Chances are, you’re weighing up whether it’s worth taking out insurance on your new device. …
We are well into January yet you may still be reeling from the annual Christmas splurge! Don’t worry it’s still the perfect time to get your money management in order by trimming that excess spend . Here are our main …
Christmas is behind us for another year, but you may be left with presents you don’t want. But do you have any consumer rights when it comes to returning unwanted items received at Christmas, or other times? Let’s take a …
We wish you and your family a happy & peaceful Christmas, from everyone here in the CCPC. Best wishes to you all for 2024! Should you have any consumer rights or personal finance related queries during the festive season, our …
Christmas is nearly here yet you still may be scrambling to complete that gift hunt! If buying toys, you should make sure you know what is and isn’t a safe toy. We’ve put together a checklist of what you need …
With Christmas just around the corner, you may be thinking about buying your nearest and dearest a gift voucher. It’s a great option especially if you’re unsure what to buy for that special someone. The good news is that gift …
The countdown to Christmas is officially on! Our research finds consumers will spend on average, over €1000 this festive season. If you don’t know how you’re going to cope financially, you’re certainly not alone. The pressure of Christmas parties and …
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is an increasingly popular payment choice. However, recent Central Bank research shows that many people do not fully understand it. More than a third see it as a payment method, rather than a credit product. …
