This page has been created to encourage you to think about your finances and to be sure about the purchases of goods and services you get.

Before making any purchase it is always worth considering: -

However, price is not the only consideration when shopping for goods and services.

Charges for utilities can vary considerably between providers so it may be worthwhile comparing prices from time to time as considerable savings can be made.

Financial products such as mortgages and insurances are also very competitively priced. Again it may save a substantial sum of money to shop around. It may not be as difficult as you think to change provider.

Bank account interest rates and charges do vary not only between banks but your current bank may even have an account more suited to your needs. It may be worthwhile checking your accounts to make sure that you are receiving the best interest rates and not being charged over the odds for your current account services.

If you need advice on buying goods or services, energy or post you can contact Consumer Direct.