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Consumer Information |
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Consumer.gov
A broad range of consumer information from the federal government.
Consumer
Reports
Free access to consumer information and product safety recall lists. Related
Reports on each product page provide dates for print issues reviewing that
product. Subscribers can log in to see product reviews and articles.
Consumer
Reports WebWatch
Consumers WebWatch, a project of Consumers Union, publishes research and
journalism on credibility issues that matter to consumers.
ConsumerSearch
Product reviews organized by categories such as Electronics,
House & Home, Family or Office.
Consumer
World
Consumer World is a public service, non-commercial guide
cataloging over 2000 of the most useful consumer resources
on the Web.
Epinions.com
Offers reviews and comments from registered users of the
site, and covers over 150,000 products and services to help
you make better buying decisions.
Federal
Citizen Information Center
Free online consumer information and ordering information
for hundreds of federal consumer publications.
Texas
Attorney General - Consumer Protection
Information on consumer complaints and consumer protection.
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Consumer Protection |
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ABA LawInfo.org
The American Bar Association's gateway to information on legal topics that
affect your daily life. Pages such as Your Family, Your Job, Your Finances,
Buying and Selling ,The Courts, Criminal Justice, and Find a Lawyer provide
links to useful advice and further information.
Better
Business Bureau
Consumer information, check out a company or charity, file a complaint.
Consumer
Action
A national non-profit education and advocacy organization offering
many free services to consumers. Includes short informational documents
on a variety of consumer subjects including Banking/Financial Services,
Cars, Credit, Health Care/HMO, Investment, Privacy Rights, Telephone
and others.
Direct Marketing Association Consumer Assistance
Provides information and tips about shopping
and your rights as a consumer. The Direct Marketing
Association (The DMA) is a trade association of
businesses who advertise their products and services
directly to consumers by mail, telephone, magazine,
Internet, radio or television. Also contains information for
removing your name from mailing lists.
Federal
Trade Commission for the Consumer
Provides publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs,
as well as tips on other consumer topics.
Recalls.gov
The official list of recalls issued by the U.S. government.
Texas "No
Call Lists"
Add your name, address and telephone number to the state-sponsored “No Call List,” which will help limit telemarketing calls to your residential or wireless telephone.
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Credit and Credit Reporting Agencies |
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AnnualCreditReport.com
The only authorized free credit report site..
Consumer
Credit Counseling Service
A nonprofit service with budget, debt management, and housing counseling.
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Consumer education and credit industry regulation information.
Equifax
Check your credit report.
Experian
Check your credit report.
TransUnion
Check your credit report.
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Financial |
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Bank Rate Monitor
Rates for mortgages, auto loans, home equity loans, savings, credit cards,
and checking accounts.
CardRatings.com
This site from the U.S. Citizens for Fair Credit Card Terms,
Inc. collects information about low rate credit cards,
cards for those seeking to establish credit, students,
and for those who pay off their balance each month, and
cards which offer rewards.
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Health & Safety |
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BenefitsCheckUp
A free service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older
Americans. Fill out a confidential online questionnaire to learn what benefit
programs you may be eligible for and how to apply for them.
Drugs@FDA
A catalog of FDA approved drugs.
FoodSafety.gov
Provides News & Safety Alerts, Consumer Advice, and links
to Federal & State Government Agencies.
National Safety Council
Information to help educate and protect lives, prevent accidental
injury/death and promote health.
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Identity Theft |
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ID Safety
Information from the International Police Association and Bank
of America on protecting yourself from identity theft.
Identity
Theft (Federal Trade Commission)
Information on how identity thieves work; how to minimize
your risk; federal and state laws; how to file a complaint;
and more.
Identity
Theft Resource Center
A nonprofit agency dedicated exclusively to identity theft. Provides
consumer and victim support, advice for governmental agencies, legislators
and companies, self help fact sheets; consumer alerts; fraud forms; and
more.
Privacy Rights
Clearinghouse - Identity Theft Resources
Fact sheets about identity theft, what to do if it happens, and how
to prevent it.
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Vehicles |
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Autotropolis.com
Offers consumers information on new and used cars. Provides research, reviews, photos, pricing and comparisons, dealer locator and local quotes.
Car and Driver
Buying guide, reviews and road tests, car news and auto show
information.
Edmunds.com
Information and advice on buying or selling a car including
comparisons, safety information, and road tests.
Fuel
Economy (U.S. Department of Energy)
Find and compare cars on emissions, gas mileage, and safety.
Tips on getting better gas mileage as well as a way to search
for the lowest gas prices in your area.
Green
Vehicle Guide (EPA)
A guide to choosing clean, fuel-efficient vehicles from the
Environmental Protection Agency. Look up a specific vehicle,
browse by type of vehicle, or look at ratings for this year's
vehicles.
Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety/Highway Loss Data Institute
Accident facts, results of crash tests, and news releases about
safety for cars, drivers, and pedestrians.
Kelley
Blue Book
Blue book values for new cars, used cars and motorcycles; also
includes tips and advice on buying new or used cars.
NADA Guides
Fine new car prices or values for used cars. Also has values
for motorcycles, boats, RVs, and airplanes as well as tips
and resources for vehicle shopping.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The U.S. Department of Transportation's safety site has information
about recalls, crash tests, hot topics, and "Stuff for Kids."
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