Cars |
Bumpers on 4 of 6 Midsize Sedans Improve; None Earns Good Rating
in Low-Speed Tests - August 2009
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2010 Ford Taurus Earns Top Safety Pick Award - August
2009
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New Hampshire Bans Text Messaging by All Drivers - August
2009
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Ten Tips to Trim Car
Costs - August 2009
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Oregon Bans Hand-held Phone Use and Text Messaging by All Drivers - July 2009
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Be on the Alert for Bogus 'Cash for Clunkers' Offers - July
2009
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‘Cash for Clunkers’ Requires Year of Continuous Auto Insurance
Coverage on Trade-In - July 2009
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Want Out of a
Car Lease? Try Trading. - July 2009
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Teens Taking It to the Streets - and the Roads - July
2009
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Crash Tests of
2-door Cars: Volvo & Ford Coupes Earn Top Safety Pick; All 5 Cars Tested are Rated Good or Acceptable in
Demanding Side Test - July 2009
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July 4th Deals Make Some New Cars Cheaper Than Buying Used - July 2009
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Special Tax Break on New Car Purchases Available in States With No Sales
Tax - June 2009
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BBB Advice on What Do To If Your Local Car Dealer Closes - June
2009
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Effect of GM Bankruptcy Filing on BBB AUTO LINE Cases - June
2009
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Don’t Let Summer Fuel Costs Strain Your Budget - May
2009
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Computers |
Social
Networking Sites: A Parent's Guide - August
2009
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Education |
Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Flu in Schools Offer Many
Options - August 2009
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Federal Reserve Approves
Final Amendments to Regulation Z That Revise Disclosure Requirements for Private Education
Loans - July 2009
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U.S. Education Department Announces Relief for Federal Student Loan
Borrowers - July 2009
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Now in Session: The Library of Congress on iTunes U - June
2009
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National Kick-Off of the Department of Education's Summer
Reading Initiative: "Read to the Top!" - June
2009
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Streamlined College Aid
Application - June 2009
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Professional Development Programs in Seven States
Awarded Nearly $3.8 Million to Improve Indian Education - June
2009
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Employment |
For Job Seekers, New Career Paths to Take:
These Positions are Secure, Available and Require Minimal Training -
August 2009
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Seven
Tips for Students with a Summer Job - July
2009
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Tax Benefits for Job
Seekers - July 2009
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BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes - July
2009
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Check
Withholding to Avoid a Tax Surprise - June
2009
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U.S. Labor Department
Publishes Process to Appeal Denials of COBRA Subsidy Under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 - May 2009
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Unemployment Compensation: Your Financial Lifeline - January
2009
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Family |
BBB Advice on the Basics of Creating an Estate Plan - August
2009
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Teens Taking It to the Streets - and the Roads - July
2009
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Five Tax Facts About Summertime Child Care Expenses - July
2009
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Teaching the
Next Generation to Clean - July 2009
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President, Mrs. Obama to be Honorary Chairs of
National Book Festival in September 2009 on the National Mall - May
2009
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Well Water Should be Tested Annually to Reduce Health Risks to Children - May 2009
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Federal
Programs |
HUD Urges Families Receiving Disaster Housing Assistance to Apply for Rental Vouchers: Katrina/Rita
Transitional Assistance Program Set to Close Out in August - July
2009
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HUD Announces Expanded Eligibility for Making Home Affordable
Refinancing - July 2009
|
VA
Begins Stimulus Payments to Veterans - June
2009
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VA Reopening Health Care Enrollment to Thousands of Veterans - June 2009
|
Web Site and Toll-free Line Will
Help Unemployed Workers Appeal Denials of COBRA Premium Assistance Under Recovery Act - June 2009
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Assures Americans that TV Converter Box
Coupons are Still Available - June 2009
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8 Days and Counting to DTV Transition: Free In-home
Installation Available for Consumers in Many Markets - June
2009
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U.S. Labor Department
Publishes Process to Appeal Denials of COBRA Subsidy Under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 - May 2009
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Food |
Independence
Day: Drills for the Grill - June 2009
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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged,
Refrigerated Cookie Dough - June 2009
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Health |
FDA Launches New Center for Tobacco Products - August
2009
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Premiums to Increase Slightly: Medicare Benificiaries May Need to Enroll in New Plans - August 2009
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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use
Body Building Products Marketed as Containing Steroids or Steroid-Like Substances - July 2009
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Possible Novel H1N1 Flu Screening for International Travelers -
July 2009
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West Nile Virus - July 2009
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Keep Your Cool in
Hot Weather - July 2009
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New Ratings For Americas Hospitals Now Available On Hospital Compare
Web Site - July 2009
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Novel H1N1 Flu:
Global Situation - July 2009
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Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding Your Baby: What Parents Should
Know - July 2009
|
Fireworks-Related
Injuries - July 2009
|
CPSC Announces Drop in Fireworks-Related Injuries;
Consumers Still Urged To Celebrate Safe This July 4th - June
2009
|
New Medicare Nursing Home Guidance To Include Quality Of
Life And Environment Requirements - June
2009
|
VA Reopening Health Care Enrollment to Thousands of Veterans - June 2009
|
FDA Taking Steps to Improve Contact Lens Safety - June
2009
|
FDA Warns Web Sites Against Marketing Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Virus Claims - June 2009
|
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory Regarding Levemir Insulin - June 2009
|
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Skin Products Made
by Clarcon Due to Bacterial Contamination Risk - June
2009
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FDA Warns About Serious Liver Injury Associated With Anti-Thyroid Drug - June 2009
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Housing |
Federal Reserve Board publishes "5 Tips for Dealing with a
Home Equity Line Freeze or Reduction" - August
2009
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5 Tips for
Shopping for a Mortgage - July 2009
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Six Things You Need to Know About Mortgage Workouts - July
2009
|
Will
Assumable Mortgage Solve Crisis? - July
2009
|
HUD Urges Families Receiving Disaster Housing Assistance to Apply for Rental Vouchers: Katrina/Rita
Transitional Assistance Program Set to Close Out in August - July
2009
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HUD Provides 2,500 Housing Vouchers to Keep Families Together - July 2009
|
Breaking Down Older-Adult Residential Choices - July
2009
|
Fannie Mae Implementing
New Loan-to-Value Ceiling for Home Affordable Refinance Program; Loans Eligible for Delivery September
1 - July 2009
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Homeowner Events - July 2009
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HUD Announces Expanded Eligibility for Making Home Affordable
Refinancing - July 2009
|
Prepare for Hurricanes by Safeguarding Tax Records - June
2009
|
Shocking: Lightning Claim Costs Continue to Rise - June
2009
|
Homeowners Can Cut Federal
Income Taxes up to $1,500 and Reduce Home Energy Bills with Energy Efficiency Tax Credits - June 2009
|
HUD Expands Multi-Lingual Website to
Help Families Who are Limited English Proficient to Gain Access to HUD Programs - June 2009
|
HUD and Acting Surgeon General Unveil National Strategy to Produce
Healthy Homes - June 2009
|
Swimming Pools Are a Great Way to Beat the
Heat, But Be Sure to Consider the Insurance and Safety Implications - June
2009
|
Don’t Let Summer Fuel Costs Strain Your Budget - May
2009
|
FTC Begins Rulemaking to Address Unfair and Deceptive Mortgage
Practices - May 2009
|
Well Water Should be Tested Annually to Reduce Health Risks to Children - May 2009
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Money |
Five
Facts about the Home Office Deduction - August
2009
|
Estate Planning - August 2009
|
Educate Yourself Before Buying Extended Warranty - August
2009
|
Tips for
Consumers About Layaway Plans - August
2009
|
Education and Awareness: The Best Defense Against Investment Fraud - August 2009
|
Understanding Your Brokerage Account Statements - August
2009
|
Social Security: Little-Known Strategies Could Boost Your Bottom Line - August 2009
|
Ten Tips to Trim Car
Costs - August 2009
|
Score Big Back-
to-School Savings - July 2009
|
Top Ten Things Every Taxpayer Should Know about Identity Theft - July 2009
|
Who is Responsible for a Deceased Relative's Debts? - July
2009
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Block
Your Credit Reports to Prevent ID Theft - July
2009
|
Self-Storage Units Can Provide Useful Extra Space, but Belongings
Must Be Properly Insured - July 2009
|
Six Things You Need to Know About Mortgage Workouts - July
2009
|
FTC Sends Consumers Refund Checks in Integrity
Financial Enterprises Advance-Fee Credit Card Case - July
2009
|
IRS Drops and Gives You Ten -- Military Tax Tips - July
2009
|
Four Money
Skills for Children to Master - July 2009
|
Life
Insurance Needs Vary With Lifestyle - July
2009
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Tax Tips for
Recently Married Taxpayers - July 2009
|
Investing in a Bankrupt Company: A High Risk Venture - July
2009
|
Tax Benefits for Job
Seekers - July 2009
|
Agencies Publish Final Rules and Guidelines to Promote
Accurate Reports About Consumers - July
2009
|
Help Open Their Eyes to the Right Money Choices - July
2009
|
Use Caution When Buying Michael Jackson
Memorabilia; Value of Items Could Only Be Sentimental - June
2009
|
Check
Withholding to Avoid a Tax Surprise - June
2009
|
Tune-up Your
Finances - June 2009
|
Homeowners Can Cut Federal
Income Taxes up to $1,500 and Reduce Home Energy Bills with Energy Efficiency Tax Credits - June 2009
|
BBB Warns Consumers of Robocalls Promising to Lower Their Credit
Card Interest Rate - June 2009
|
Savings
Strategies for Different Goals - June 2009
|
Budgeting: Summer Travel Budgeting Center - June
2009
|
Don’t Let Summer Fuel Costs Strain Your Budget - May
2009
|
10 Ways to
Rate Your Financial Adviser - May 2009
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When It Makes Sense
to Rent - May 2009
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Small
Business |
For Many Small Businesses, Fall Filing Deadline Looms for Special Refund
Claims - August 2009
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Top Seven Tips for Taxpayers Starting a New Business - July
2009
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Travel |
Possible Novel H1N1 Flu Screening for International Travelers -
July 2009
|
Visitors Welcomed to Tour Re-Opened Crown of Statue of
Liberty, Closed Since Twin Tower Attacks - July
2009
|
Ruff Riders - July 2009
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Entire Sun Road Projected to Open to Vehicles on Friday, June 26 - June 2009
|
Experience America’s Best Idea this Summer - New Web Feature:
Great National Park Getaways - June 2009
|
Celebrate Independence in America’s National Parks - June
2009
|
National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three
Summer Weekends to Increase Tourism, Boost Economy - June
2009
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Budgeting: Summer Travel Budgeting Center - June
2009
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And
More |
CPSC Launches Resale Round-
up Campaign to Keep Dangerous Recalled Products Out of Resale Stores and Off the Internet - August 2009
|
Off-Roading With Safety: Reminder To Yamaha Rhino Riders To Stay Safe
This Summer - August 2009
|
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park to Celebrate
Heritage at Daniel Boone 275th Birthday Party - August
2009
|
Disability.gov
Offers Social Media Tools, Upgradest o Complement Information from 22 Federal Agencies on Disability-
Related Programs and Services - July
2009
|
National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2009-2010 Season
NEA Jazz Masters Live Grants - July 2009
|
Self-Storage Units Can Provide Useful Extra Space, but Belongings
Must Be Properly Insured - July 2009
|
Hispanic Heritage Month 2009: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 - July
2009
|
Boat Owners Need Proper Insurance Protection Prior to Setting Sail - July 2009
|
John Grisham, John Irving, Jodi Picoult, Judy Blume Among
Authors at 2009 National Book Festival - July
2009
|
New Art Enlivens U.S. Education Department Headquarters
- June 2009
|
First
Drug to Treat Cancer in Dogs Approved - June
2009
|
USPS Giving Option to Pay by the Box, No Weighing Required -
May 2009
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Social
Media |
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