News and Information
Water Conservation
— Tips to help you conserve
New Saturn Recall
— Our efforts pay off
Do-Not-Call
— The truth about cell phones
Health Insurance Tips
— Getting the most for your dollar
FTC On Dietary Supplements
— Putting an end to fraudulent claims
Used Car Dealer Tricks
— Do you know what to look for?
Geico Ties Insurance to Education and Occupation
— Unjustified increases in insurance rates
Rising Gas Prices
— Should they impact insurance rates?
Illegal Street Racing
— Expensive for insurers, too
Fluid Leaks
— Another reason to fix them
Exercise Machine Purchases
— Be cautious when making these big purchases
Exploding Cell Phones
— Do you know what to look for?
Home Insurance Savings
— Learn how to get the most from your insurance
Home Utility Bills
— Keep the bills down with these tips
Credit Scoring
— Most consumers do not understand credit reports and scores
Food Safety
— A explanation of food dating criteria
Home Remodeling
— A look into the pros and cons of home remodeling
What Makes A Safer Car?
— A look into the technologies that make cars safer
Air Conditioner Power-Saving Tips
— Take the opportunity to save money
Tax Refund Loans
— Be cautious of hidden fees
Holiday Safety Tips
— Make your holiday season a safety holiday season
Lead From A Water Hose
— Most people do not know about the lead inside water hoses
Water Heaters and Flash Fires
— Is your water heater safe?
Can I Have Your Social Security Number?
— Never give out personal information if you don't solicit services
If Your Wallet is Stolen
— Tips for recovering from theft
Buying Wrecks
— Tips to help you avoid the purchase of a damaged vehicle
Saving Money
— A guide to saving money for college expenses
Remove Me
— Removing your name from mailing lists
Saturn Defect Petition
— Defect Trend Continues in Saturn L-Series Vehicles
Protect Your Medical Records
— Tell Congress What You Think
Increasing Fuel Economy
— True Tips and Tricks
Rising Natural Gas Prices
— We Need a Solution
Vehicle Repair Problems
— Do You Need Lemon Law?
Check Cashing for the 21st Century
— Check Clearing Times
Changes to Wireless Carrier Policies
— Helpful to Consumers
Electronic Check Conversion
— When is a Check Not a Check?
Press Release
— Consumer Groups Meet With USDA RE: Mad Cow
Nigerian Letter Scam
— A New Twist for Online Sellers
House Bill 917 Vetoed
— No Higher Fees for Finance Companies
Safer SUVs and Pickups
— Automakers: Do the Right Thing
No-Call is Here
— New Anti-Telemarketer Legislation
Cell Hell
— A New Website for Cell Phone Users
Credit Counseling
— Some Services Put you Deeper in the Hole
Vehicle Warranties
— Know the Facts Before You Have Trouble.
0% Financing
— It May Not Be Worth It
Product Registration Cards
— An Easier Way to Receive Recall Information
Bust
— Freezing Pipes are a Big Problem in the South
Advance Fee Loan Scam
— Don’t Pay Upfront
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