2016 News Archive
August 29, 2016
Tackling your credit card debt
Carrying a large amount of credit card debt can be really stressful, and taking control of it may seem impossible. Using a credit card is the one of the most...
August 22, 2016
Students – watch out for rental accommodation scams
Around this time of year, many college students are looking for properties to rent. If it is your first time moving out of home, or even if you are used...
August 16, 2016
CCPC publishes first annual report
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“the CCPC”) has published its inaugural annual report. The report details the work undertaken by the CCPC in achieving its strategic goals from 31 October...
August 9, 2016
Saving for a deposit on a house?
If you are saving for a deposit on a house, you may be overwhelmed by the task ahead. But it’s not impossible if you remember that limiting your spending greatly...
July 20, 2016
Budgeting for back-to-school costs
It might feel like the summer holidays have only just begun, but now is the time to start planning for the new school year. Back-to-school time is always an expensive...
July 1, 2016
Many people look to online reviews when deciding whether to buy something, especially when it comes to something you haven’t bought before – such as a new product – or...
June 22, 2016
Festival or concert tickets you want sold out?
Tickets for popular festivals and concerts can sell out fast. If you have missed out on a ticket for a festival or concert you really want to go to and...
June 13, 2016
Consumer Warning EmGoldex / Global InterGold
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning consumers to avoid dealing with an online company trading as EmGoldex or Global InterGold. The company is suspected of operating a pyramid scheme...
