2.3 Alternative financial arrangements

In this section:

• 2.3.1 Case study: Convenient but expensive
• 2.3.2 Using alternative financial arrangements
• 2.3.3 Summary of key messages

Introduction

The offers look attractive: Get money now, low fees, no interest. But what are the real costs? Are there fees you're not expecting? Are your rights protected when you go outside the established banking system?

In this section, you will learn:

• the pros and cons of alternative financial arrangements.