Unfair delivery charges, specifically increased costs for those living in what many would classify as ‘remote or rural’ areas, continues to be an ongoing issue for many Scottish consumers. This can take the form of small-print delivery information that is missed at the point of purchase, with consumers facing payment for additional charges post-purchase in the …
Shopping Online – Avoiding Hidden & Unfair Delivery Charges Read More »
Online shopping means easier access to purchase the things that we want, with delivery straight to our doors. With many offers available, and clever online and email marketing directed towards consumers, understanding the tricks of the trade that are used to convince us to make purchases are important in ensuring we avoid the pitfalls, and …
Online Shopping – Understanding the Gimmicks and Making the Most of Your Money Read More »
Halloween 2020 is set to look and feel a lot different to previous years. With COVID-19 restrictions meaning limited contact with others and going door-to-door ‘trick or treating’ not being a viable option, many are choosing to spend the holiday at home, or out in the community at socially distanced events. With recent media coverage …
Halloween 2020 – Changed Days, Same Safety Considerations Read More »
As an adult, I cringe when I think about the (questionable) decisions made in my youth to dress in baggy jeans, with stainless steel chains looped from belt to pocket. My hair was black with an ‘electric-blue’ tint and I could often be found clad in a hooded sweatshirt with my favourite band plastered on …
“Doing It for the Kids” – The Impact of Consumerism on Teenagers and Young Adults Read More »
Christmas is an expensive time of year for everyone. Gifts for friends and family, food on the big day, as well as the parties and nights out surrounding the festive period can be a big ask on our finances. Checking the authenticity of the products that we buy is vital in not only ensuring that …
‘Second-hand’ fashion was a phrase once synonymous with older sibling hand-me-downs, wear-and-tear patches on old school blazers and ‘growing into’ trousers. However, in 2019, vintage items are not only coming into their own but are very often trendier than some of the newly produced ‘fast-fashion’ items out there. In our article looking at climate change, we …
