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Provides information on over 100 financial products including mortgages, credit cards, automobile loans, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees.

Independent federal regulatory agency dealing with product safety and recalls, public education and research. Find reports on everything from lead paint and toys to microwave ovens and in-line skates.

Seeks to investigate, inform, and improve the quality of information published on the World Wide Web.

Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, is an independent, nonprofit testing and information organization which provides unbiased advice about products and services, personal finance, health and nutrition, and other consumer concerns.

On February 17, 2009, federal law requires that all full-power television broadcast stations stop broadcasting in analog format and broadcast only in digital format. Heres what these requirements will mean for you and your television viewing.

Provides true market value prices, reviews, and ratings for new and used cars.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration provides information for consumers about vaccines, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, recalls, buying medicines online, buying outside the U.S., and a variety of other topics.

A veritable encyclopedia of consumer information on subjects such as privacy, identity theft, e-commerce, automobiles, telemarketing, and travel.

Provides information about funeral choices, consumer alerts, a FCA law library, how to file a funeral or cemetery complaint, and etc.

The Internet Crime Complaint Center, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National White Collar Crime Center, provides a convenient reporting mechanism that alerts authorities to suspected fraud committed over the Internet.

Helps consumers locate the best price for the exact amount of service they need. Rate calculators are available for services such as wireless, long distance, travel, satellite television, and credit cards.

Provides pricing information for new and used vehicles. Includes details on standard features and specifications.

Source for Internet and telemarketing fraud information. Provides a Fraud Hotline and an Online Complaint Form.

Consumer protection and education on lemon laws, credit reporting and ticket brokers, as well as information on scams involving home improvement, construction, telemarketing, mail, and senior citizens in New York State.

Find reports on products and prices for goods such as books, computers, digital photography, electronics, prescription drugs, home & garden, movies, music, office equipment, sporting goods, video games, and watches.