Friday, November 13, 2009

How to be a smart consumer?

We are all consumers when we buy a product or pay for a service. However, it is important for us to know how to be a smart consumer because money is not easily obtained. Therefore every sen counts and everything that we buy should be reasonable and in good quality.
To be a smart consumer, it is important to have a budget. A good budget keeps track of our spending; therefore we must set a limit and spend within our means. Besides that, we should buy only essential goods. Whenever we choose the things that we buy, we must never fall for any sales gimmicks.
Instead of shopping in the supermarket we can shop at the local market which offers more cheap and fresh items. We must always compare the price before we buy something. We should also learn how to bargain and choose items at lower price.
Being a good consumer is not only about buying things but also choosing products that are good for us. One way of doing so is to eat healthy. We must always buy fresh fruits of nutritious value and avoid junk food. To maintain our health, we should also cut down on preserved food and fruits too.
Not only that, we must also be well aware of our rights as consumers. Always, check for the expiry dates when we buy something. We have the right to get reliable and good services, check for warranty for goods and family go where prices are reasonable. In the nutshell, a smart consumer will benefit more so we should all learn how to be smart shoppers. Then, the money that we spend will be spent wisely so we can become happy consumers.