Shopping & contracts
Hiring a friend? 5 tips to make it awesome, not awkward!
Considering hiring a friend or family member to do some work for you? You may be hesitant to hire someone you know in case something goes wrong. Here are some tips to avoid a messy situation with a dear friend or family member.
Posted on 2018-05-29 :: Add a new comment
Wait…I thought gift cards can’t expire?
Did you know that gift cards you receive for charitable or promotional purposes are allowed to expire? The laws around gift cards can get a little confusing. To help clear things up, here are 2 examples where your gift card can expire.
Posted on 2018-02-27 :: Comments (78)
Tips to protect yourself from buying counterfeit goods
When you’re shopping online it can sometimes be easy to mistake a fake website for a legitimate one and end up purchasing counterfeit goods. Often when a deal seems “too good to be true”, it usually is. We’ve put together some tips from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) to help you avoid purchasing counterfeit or “fake” goods online.
Posted on 2018-02-09 :: Comments (2)
Why it matters: reading the details about your mall card
Posted on 2018-01-02 :: Add a new comment
Top 6 red flags for buying online from a private seller
Posted on 2017-12-12 :: Comments (4)
Geek’s corner: what to consider when buying a video game console
Posted on 2017-12-05 :: Add a new comment