13 Tips for Savvy Consumers (aka How Not to Get Scammed)

The Federal Government’s Consumer Action Handbook outlines 13 ways to keep from getting scammed: A deal that sounds too good to be true usually is! Be wary of promises to fix your credit problems, low-interest credit cards, deals that let you skip credit card payments, business/job opportunities, risk-free investments, and free travel. Extended warranties and [...]

From Clunkers to Appliances

Cash for Clunkers may have expired but free money from the government remains for buyers of energy-efficient appliances. Funded at $300 million by the stimulus bill earlier this year, the program will offer rebates to buyers of energy-efficient appliances and other products that carry the Energy Star label. According to the Department of Energy, consumers [...]

Resource for Consumers on Food Safety

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration recently launched a new website to provide consumers with a single source on food safety: Foodsafety.gov is designed to help consumers and families get all the latest information on food safety and food recalls in one convenient place. Features include: Information across [...]