CALL 1 (800) FED-INFO FOR ACCESS TO FREE RESOURCES

These days, you don’t have time for advice that costs money or sends you in the wrong direction. Your tax dollars pay for an information service to help you, so use it! Call 1 (800) FED-INFO (that’s 1-800-333-4636) to reach the federal government’s answer hotline, where they’ll answer your government-related questions or get you to someone who can.

You may be wondering what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act means for your family. Unfortunately, you won’t get a check in the mail this year, but your community may benefit from the funds. Call 1 (800) FED-INFO to learn about the federal, state and local government projects that will receive the money and the number of jobs in your state that may be available as a result.

You may also be wondering where to turn when you’ve got questions about housing. The information specialists at 1 (800) FED-INFO can guide you to the right government agencies for housing assistance or mortgage counseling if you’re having trouble paying your mortgage. They can also help you find resources if you’re moving, considering buying a foreclosure, or purchasing a house for the first time.

The new deadline for America’s switch from analog to digital television broadcasts is June 12. Now’s the time to figure out whether or not you need to purchase a converter box. And now’s the time to call 1 (800) FED-INFO to get answers to all your questions about the transition, including which of your local stations have already converted to digital signals and how to properly set up your converter box. Make sure your television is ready so you won’t miss your favorite shows!

The information specialists at 1 (800) FED-INFO are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time to answer questions in English and Spanish. For pre-recorded answers to the most popular questions in both languages, call 1 (800) FED-INFO 24 hours a day. On the web, visit http://answers.usa.gov to access the same “Frequently Asked Questions” database the information specialists use. Or chat with a specialist and get your question answered online—click on the Live Help – Web Chat tab to get your question answered anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Good advice can save you time and money, no matter what’s on your to-do list. For access to a great, free resource, give 1(800) FED-INFO a try.

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