Cars

Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit - October 2008

Car Shoppers Can Save Money and Time with 2009 Fuel Economy Guide - October 2008

I.I.I. Podcast on Insurance Claim Filing after an Auto Accident Now Available - October 2008

Hazardous Driving Conditions Accompany Deer Season - October 2008

Many Booster Seats Aren't Up to the Job of Improving Safety Belt Fit for Children - October 2008

California Becomes the 7th State to Ban Text Messaging by All Drivers - September 2008

Eleven (11) Vehicles Earn Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick Award - September 2008

Hispanic Americans Pay Higher Used Car Loan Rates - September 2008

Auto-Deer Collision? Your Auto Insurance May Cover More Than You Think - September 2008

Most Small Cars Aren't Economical for Crash Repairs: Ford Focus Performs the Best; Rabbit & Prius Are the Worst in Bumper Tests - September 2008

Renting a Car for Labor Day Weekend? Consumers are Warned to Double-Check Coverage; Hidden Administrative Fees and Other Charges Could Add Up If Not Properly Insured - August 2008

Audi Q7 Earns Top Safety Pick Award - August 2008

Tips on Buying a Fuel-Efficient Car - August 2008

Acura RL Wins Top Safety Pick Award; Seat/Head Restraint Combination Improves to Good - August 2008

DOT Announces New Upgrades to the Five Star Safety Rating Program - July 2008

2008 Fuel Economy Guide - January 2008

Computers

HUD Modernizes Online Guide for Avoiding Foreclosure - October 2008

Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities - September 2008

Hit Man E-Mail Returns - August 2008

CDC Launches CDC-TV On-Line Video Resource - August 2008

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities - August 2008

Education

More Schools Make Air Traffic Controller Training Available - October 2008

Promoting Broad and Stable Improvements in Low-Income Children's Numerical Knowledge Through Playing Number Board Games - August 2008

Heavy Backpacks Mean Chronic Back Pain - August 2008

Employment

BBB Advice on Finding a Seasonal Job for the Holidays - October 2008

Family

FTC Launches New Web Site for Kids - October 2008

CPSC and Carter’s Advise Parents of Rashes Associated with Heat Transferred, or 'Tag-less,' Labels - October 2008

Halloween Shoppers Beware -- Even Cosmetic Contact Lenses Require Prescriptions - October 2008

American Red Cross Offering Free Class to Help Military Families Cope With the Stress of Deployments - October 2008

American Red Cross Offers 'Trick' to Safety this Halloween - October 2008

Back to the Future: Living with Your Adult Child - October 2008

Many Booster Seats Aren't Up to the Job of Improving Safety Belt Fit for Children - October 2008

CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers Inside the Home - September 2008

Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children - September 2008

The I.I.I. Offers Tips on Finding a Lost or Unclaimed Life Insurance Policy - September 2008

After a Parent Dies, You May Need to Help the Surviving Parent with Finances. - September 2008

CPSC Focuses On Safety in the Nursery and Around the House for Baby Safety Month - September 2008

FEMA Assistance to Include Hotel/Motel Stays for Gustav Evacuees Whose Homes are Inaccessible or Uninhabitable - September 2008

Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Children - September 2008

National Emergency Family Registry And Locator System and The Child Locator Center Activated For Hurricane Gustav - August 2008

Emergency Planning Tips If You're Pregnant or Have Young Children - August 2008

Prepare an Evacuation To-go Kit for Your Child - August 2008

FEMA Brings Federal, State Officials Together To Prepare For Gustav - August 2008

Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard - August 2008

Household Income Rises, Poverty Rate Unchanged, Number of Uninsured Down - August 2008

CPSC Offers Tips for Back to School Safety - August 2008

Financial Advice for College Bound Students (and Their Parents) - July 2008

College Preparations Should Include a Talk About Credit Cards - July 2008

Federal Programs

Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit - October 2008

Social Security Announces 5.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2009 - October 2008

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Extended - October 2008

HUD, FEMA Include Hurricane Gustav Families to Housing Assistance Program to Begin November 1st - October 2008

Some Non-Citizens Can Receive Disaster Aid - October 2008

Disaster Victims May Be Cutting Off Their Own Aid - October 2008

Medicare's Online Tools Will Help Beneficiaries With Prescription Drug and Health Plan Choices for 2009 - October 2008

FEMA Helpline Now Open 24 Hours for Puerto Rico Residents - October 2008

A Road Map to Help Navigate Disaster Assistance - October 2008

Bush Administration Launches "Hope for Homeowners" Program to Help More Struggling Families Keep their Homes - October 2008

Federal Aid Programs for Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery - October 2008

Flood Insurance Policyholders May Be Eligible For Risk Reduction Funding - October 2008

HUD Launches 'Hope for Homeowners' Program to Help More Struggling Families Keep Their Homes - October 2008

2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration - September 2008

Consumers Urged to Apply for Converter Box Coupons By Year- End - September 2008

Postal Service Encourages Voters to 'Mail Early' - September 2008

Corps of Engineers Issues Blue Roof Contact Numbers - September 2008

Spend Disaster Recovery Checks Wisely - September 2008

Denial Letter May Not Rule Out Disaster Assistance - September 2008

FEMA Provides Housing Assistance When Homes Are Inaccessible - September 2008

Nursing Homes Residents and P.O. Box Households Eligible to Receive Converter - September 2008

Tax Credit to Aid First-Time Homebuyers; Must Be Repaid Over 15 Years - September 2008

HUD Announces Disaster Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Ike: Foreclosure Protection Offered to Displaced Families in Texas and Louisiana - September 2008

Register Twice if Impacted by Gustav and Ike - September 2008

Transitional Housing Assistance Available For Texas Evacuees with Inaccessible or Unlivable Homes - September 2008

Social Security's Hurricane Information - September 2008

IRS Gives Taxpayers in Area Threatened by Ike Until Sept. 22 To File Corporate and Individual Estimated Taxes. - September 2008

FEMA May Repay Generator Costs Only If Documented Medical Need - September 2008

Return SBA Loan Application To Expedite Disaster Assistance - September 2008

Social Security Checks Again Arriving Early in Gulf Coast States as Hurricane Ike Approaches - September 2008

FEMA Assistance: Misconceptions Can Hinder Disaster Aid - September 2008

Postal Service Supports Military Absentee Voting - September 2008

Federal Aid Programs for Louisiana Disaster Recovery - September 2008

Federal Support For States Facing Gustav: Get Serious, Get Moving, Get Ready - August 2008

HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama - August 2008

Improved Benefits Aid Disabled Veterans in Adapting Homes - August 2008

Food

Public Health Alert For Frozen, Stuffed Raw Chicken Products - October 2008

USDA Consumer Alert: Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency - September 2008

A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes - September 2008

Back to School Food Safety Tips for Parents and Students - August 2008

USDA Consumer Alert: Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency - August 2008

Keep Your Food and Water Safe - Preparing for a Weather Emergency - August 2008

Health

Free Crisis Counseling For Texans Affected By Hurricane Ike - October 2008

Leukemia Information Added to NIH Web Site about Senior Health - October 2008

Halloween Shoppers Beware -- Even Cosmetic Contact Lenses Require Prescriptions - October 2008

Medicare's Online Tools Will Help Beneficiaries With Prescription Drug and Health Plan Choices for 2009 - October 2008

FDA Statement Following CHPA's Announcement on Nonprescription Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicines in Children - October 2008

Kids and Pets: CDC Advice for Staying Healthy and Happy - October 2008

HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans - October 2008

New Survey Reveals Consumers Wary of Prescription Switches - October 2008

FEMA May Repay Generator Costs Only If Documented Medical Need - September 2008

CDC Responds to Hurricane Gustav - September 2008

Managing Traumatic Stress: After the Hurricanes - September 2008

HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama - August 2008

Medicare Enhances Consumer Information on Hospital Care - August 2008

CDC Launches CDC-TV On-Line Video Resource - August 2008

Pre-teens Need Vaccines Too! - August 2008

Lower Medicare Part D Costs Than Expected in 2009 - August 2008

Digging Out of Medical Debt - August 2008

Heavy Backpacks Mean Chronic Back Pain - August 2008

Housing

CPSC Urges Consumers to Replace Batteries in Smoke Alarms This Weekend - October 2008

HUD Modernizes Online Guide for Avoiding Foreclosure - October 2008

Is Your Energy Bill Scary? Slaying Energy Vampires Can Save Americans Millions - October 2008

Thousands Of Texas Landlords List Rental Properties With FEMA - October 2008

HUD, FEMA Include Hurricane Gustav Families to Housing Assistance Program to Begin November 1st - October 2008

Some Non-Citizens Can Receive Disaster Aid - October 2008

FEMA Teams Offer Home Repair Advice at Local Stores - October 2008

Will the Federal Mortgage Plan Help You? - October 2008

Sorting Hurricane Debris Can Help Clean Up Communities - October 2008

Bush Administration Launches "Hope for Homeowners" Program to Help More Struggling Families Keep their Homes - October 2008

DOE’s Energy Savers Website Helps Consumers 'Stay Warm, Save Money' - October 2008

FEMA, Partners Work To Catalog Rental Resources - October 2008

Flood Insurance Policyholders May Be Eligible For Risk Reduction Funding - October 2008

How To Reduce Sewage Flooding In Your Home - September 2008

HUD Encourages Texas and Louisiana Landlords to List Vacancies in the National Locator System To Help Displaced Families - September 2008

How to Save Money by Starting a Fuel Oil Coop - September 2008

Corps of Engineers Issues Blue Roof Contact Numbers - September 2008

FEMA Provides Housing Assistance When Homes Are Inaccessible - September 2008

HUD Announces Disaster Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Ike: Foreclosure Protection Offered to Displaced Families in Texas and Louisiana - September 2008

Transitional Housing Assistance Available For Texas Evacuees with Inaccessible or Unlivable Homes - September 2008

FEMA Assistance to Include Hotel/Motel Stays for Gustav Evacuees Whose Homes are Inaccessible or Uninhabitable - September 2008

Claims Filing Advice for Property Owners Affected by Hurricane Gustav - September 2008

Preston Announces Disaster Assistance for Louisiana - September 2008

HUD Readies Disaster Assistance For Gulf Hurricane Victims: Foreclosure Protection to be Offered to Displaced Families - September 2008

Insurance Company Claims Filing Telephone Numbers - September 2008

CPSC Warns of Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay - August 2008

Eco Friendly Advice for Healthy Lawns and Greenscapes - August 2008

Appealing Your Flood Insurance Claim - FEMA Explains How - August 2008

Insulate Basements to Save Money - August 2008

Many Americans Still Don’t Understand Homeowners Insurance Doesn’t Cover Flood Damage - August 2008

When Rebuilding, Make Your Property More Flood-Resistant - August 2008

Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 FAQ - August 2008

Money

Financial Navigating in the Current Economy: Ten Things to Consider Before You Make Investing Decisions - October 2008

Hosting a Halloween Party? You Could Be Liable If Guests Drink Too Much - October 2008

Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit - October 2008

IRS Seeks to Return $266 Million in Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Taxpayers - October 2008

'Operation Clean Sweep': FTC and State Agencies Target 36 'Credit Repair' Operations - October 2008

2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Expand Tax Benefits - October 2008

Exploiting the FTC Name, Scammers Promise Phony Sweepstakes Prizes - October 2008

IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2009 - October 2008

Debt- Relief Firms Attract Complaints - October 2008

Consumers Warned to Avoid Fake E-mails Tied to Bank Mergers - October 2008

Four Questions About Credit Scores - October 2008

Do It Now: Retirement Guide - October 2008

Senior Citizens Nationwide Report Losing Thousands of Dollars to Telephone Scam - October 2008

BBB Answers the Question, 'What Happens If Your Insurance Company Goes Bust?' - October 2008

FINRA Alerts Investors of U.S. Treasury Program to Guarantee Money Market Funds that 'Break the Buck' - October 2008

After a Parent Dies, You May Need to Help the Surviving Parent with Finances. - September 2008

FDIC Simplifies Coverage Rules for Revocable Trust Accounts - September 2008

NASAA Cautions Main Street Investors Against Making Uninformed, Sudden Decisions Amid Wall Street Crisis - September 2008

Hispanic Americans Pay Higher Used Car Loan Rates - September 2008

Spend Disaster Recovery Checks Wisely - September 2008

10 Do's and Don'ts for Borrowing Money - September 2008

25 Simple Ways to Save on Energy - September 2008

FINRA Advises Investors on How to Safeguard Their Brokerage Accounts - September 2008

If You Are Thinking About Donating Your Car, Beware - September 2008

After Natural Disasters... Post-Disaster Scams - September 2008

Consumers Can Free Up Income by Reducing Insurance Costs - September 2008

Insurance Company Claims Filing Telephone Numbers - September 2008

Six Factors that Matter Most When Comparing Credit Card Offers - August 2008

Heading Off to College with an Empty Wallet? - August 2008

Renting a Car for Labor Day Weekend? Consumers are Warned to Double-Check Coverage; Hidden Administrative Fees and Other Charges Could Add Up If Not Properly Insured - August 2008

Heading Off to College? In Tough Economic Times It’s Important to Have Adequate Insurance Coverage - August 2008

Digging Out of Medical Debt - August 2008

5 Best Coupon-Clipping Web Sites - August 2008

Twenty-Five Ways to Save More Each Month - August 2008

Back-to-School Shouldn't Break the Bank - August 2008

Financial Advice for College Bound Students (and Their Parents) - July 2008

College Preparations Should Include a Talk About Credit Cards - July 2008

Small Business

SBA Introduces Online Resource for the Baby Boomer Generation of Entrepreneurs - October 2008

Businesses Can Cut Costs by Reviewing Insurance Policies - October 2008

FEMA, Partners Work To Catalog Rental Resources - October 2008

Flood Insurance Policyholders May Be Eligible For Risk Reduction Funding - October 2008

It's Good Business To Prepare For Disaster - September 2008

SBA Launches Electronic Disaster Loan Application - August 2008

BBB Small Business Advice on Keeping Travel Costs Down - July 2008

Travel

Four Rules Travelers Should Know for 2009 - September 2008

TSA Issues Advisory for Travel to Venezuela - September 2008

Getting Bumped: When Airlines Overbook, You Might Lose Your Seat - August 2008

More Flights Are Overbooked, but Payoffs Are Rising : Update to Involuntary Bumping Compensation - August 2008

Travel Scams to Avoid - August 2008

Time it Right and Save Big on Vacation Travel - August 2008

Update On Verified Identity Pass, Inc. Clear®'s Registered Traveler Enrollment - August 2008

TSA Ready for 'Checkpoint Friendly' Laptop Bags - August 2008

TSA Suspends Verified Identity Pass, Inc. Clear® Registered Traveler Enrollment - August 2008

And More

Coming to a Store Near You: More Energy Efficient Televisions - October 2008

'Read, Respond, Recycle' Mail - October 2008

Defects Identified by CPSC Early Warning System Prompt Crib Warning to Parents - October 2008

Surprising Expiration Dates - October 2008

Support the Troops with Timely Holiday Mailing - October 2008

2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration - September 2008

California Becomes the 7th State to Ban Text Messaging by All Drivers - September 2008

Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non- Rechargeable Batteries - September 2008

Donate To Help the People of Louisiana through Aidmatrix - September 2008

Evacuees Cautioned Not to Re-Enter Damage Areas Prematurely - September 2008

CPSC Issues Warning: Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ike - September 2008

Hurricanes Spawn Additional Threats - September 2008

BBB Alerts Consumers to iPhones Rip-offs - September 2008

BBB Warns of Voter Registration Fraud that Could Lead to Identity Theft - September 2008

Qualified Aliens Eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance - September 2008

Hurricane Gustav: National Mail Service Updates - September 2008

Officials To Evacuees: Stay Away, Be Patient, Be Safe - September 2008

President Declares Major Disaster For Louisiana - September 2008

President Declares Emergency Federal Aid For Alabama - August 2008

Be Cautious with Generators After a Storm - August 2008

Make a Plan for Your Pet Before Disaster Strikes - August 2008

Eco Friendly Advice for Healthy Lawns and Greenscapes - August 2008

Five States Change License Renewal Cycles for Older Drivers - August 2008

FTC Cautions Consumers About Voter Registration Scams - August 2008

Good Answers To Common Questions About Recovery Assistance - August 2008

What Features, Services and Security Identity Theft Protection Services are Offering Today - August 2008