Tips to become a smarter shopper

Tips for budgeting

Making a budget can help you keep control of your money. Find tips for making it, sticking to it and what to do if you’re spending too much.

Become a smarter shopper. Find out a range of tips about shopping around, budgets, your rights, paperwork, receipts and talking to the business.

Be a smart shopper when you buy online. We can give you tips about making secure payments, protecting yourself and buying from overseas.

Retail shops may include bag checks as a condition of entry. Find out your rights as a consumer and what the retailer must do to carry out a check.

Find out what you need to know about credit and finance arrangements, and how to protect yourself and your money.

Learn your rights and responsibilities for accepting quotes and entering contracts, and find out what happens if a contract is unfair.