September 2008
Getting the Longest Service Out of Your Vehicle Saves $$$
Many people are keeping their cars longer. According to a recent report by the research company R. L. Polk & Co., the median age of operational passenger cars in 2007 was 9.2 years. Take good care of your car or truck and it will give you many years of service. Extra service years can save you money long-term. In the current economic climate, all of us are looking for ways to trim our spending. Here's how to stretch the good life for your wheels.
Disaster Relief and Government Agency information
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Who's Calling? Recognize and Report Phone Fraud
This site from the FTC describes common phone scams, how to avoid them, and how to report them.
Freeze Your Credit File Leave ID Thieves Out in the Cold
This publication from Consumer Action explains what a security freeze is, how to determine if a freeze is right for you, and how to enact a freeze.
With almost half of U.S. gasoline now containing ethanol, check out Ethanol Myths and Facts.For more information about alternative fuels, alternative vehicles and advanced vehicles visit the Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Dollar and Sense for Sending Your Child to College
This Consumer Focus from the Federal Citizen Information Center provides tips and resources to help you make smart decisions when sending your child to college.
