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September 2009

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2009 Credit Card Survey
Check out the results of the latest credit card survey from Consumer Action.

10 Rules for Creating a Hacker-Resistant Password
Following these tips from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse can help protect your private information.

The cheapskate's ultimate guide to supermarket savings
Consumer Report's Tightwad Tod describes frugal supermarket shopping.

Capture the Power of a Spending Plan (pdf)
These tips can help you develop a spending plan which can help you achieve your financial goals. It's from the Clark County University of Wisconsin Extension Service.

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August 2009

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Back-to-school shopping smarts
These tips from Consumer Reports can help you save dollars.

Monthly Expenses May Offer Hidden Opportunities to Save Money
Check out these tips from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and see what you can save.

Going Green: What Can You Do?
This Consumer Focus from the Federal Citizen Information Center has reasons for going green, buying green, a list of items that can be recycled, how to find recycling centers, and other resources.

Looking for Student Aid without getting scammed
These tips will help you avoid fraud and Identity Theft when looking for financial aid. It's from Student Aid on the Web from the U.S. Department of Education.

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July 2009

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BBB, Schumer Warn Consumers of Robocalls Promising to Lower Their Credit Card Interest Rate
This news item from the Better Business Bureau describes automated telemarketing calls that promise to help consumers lower their credit card interest rates.

You Make the Call: The FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule
This fact sheet from the FTC provides tips to help consumers reduce the number of telemarketing calls they receive.

The MPG Illusion
Take this quiz, from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, to see if you can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle combination.

Beware of Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Scams
This brochure from the FDIC reminds you that if it's too good to be true, it probably is.

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June 2009

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Tips for the best 'staycation' ever
These tips from Consumer Reports' Tightwad Tod can help you make the most of a stay at home vacation.

EPA Offers Tips to Save Energy and Fight Climate Change this Summer
These tips can help you save money at home and energy too.

How to Recycle CFL Bulbs and Other Mercury-Containing Light Bulbs
This site from the EPA provides information and resources about recycling Compact Florescent and other light bulbs that are considered hazardous waste.

The "Other" Consumer Reports: What You Should Know about "Specialty" Reports
This fact sheet from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse describes the "speciality" consumer reports that cover information such as your medical conditions, residential or tenant history and evictions, check writing history, and insurance claims.

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May 2009

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Money Matters from the FTC
This site has tips and resources on topics such as scam watch, credit cards, managing your money, dealing with debt, your home, and jobs.

Credit Card Repayment Calculator
This calculator from the Federal Reserve can help you estimate how long it will take you to pay off your credit card balance.

BBB says Buyer Beware when Clicking on Facebook Ads
This news item from the Better Business Bureau cautions to always read the fine print on ads and offers.

Save Money on Your Utilities
These tips from Choose to Save can help you reduce your utility bills.

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