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Consumer Info
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Consumer Web Sites
- Consumer Guide
- Online version of the magazine known for its Auto Guides and Best Buys
- Consumer Line
- Full text consumer publications, from the Federal Trade Commission's Office of Consumer and Business Education.
- Consumer Reports.Org
- Free access to safety alerts, product recalls, a manufacturer locator, and more, but you must pay to view the whole magazine
- Consumer Search
- Reviews by consumers and experts.
- Consumer World
- Over 1700 of the most useful consumer resources on the Internet.
- Consumer.gov
- One-stop shopping for consumer information from six government agencies
- Epinions
- Consumer reviews of products and services.
- Federal Citizen Information Center
- Order pamphlets from the federal government on a wide variety of consumer topics.
- Master Consumer Advisor
- They provide immediate answers to consumer questions. Tucson, call 520-626-5161 between 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Green Valley, call 520-648-0808 between 8:00 a.m. and noon.
- NADA Guides
- New car pricing and car buying information guide; NADA book values for used cars, trucks, boats, recreation vehicles, ATVs, personal watercraft, classic and special interest cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, airplanes and manufactured housing. Used boat prices, recreation vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATV & personal watercraft, classic collectible and special interest cars.
- On Guard Online
- Practical tips to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
- Product Review Net
- Product reviews from hundreds of online sites and print sources.
Complaints/Fraud
- Better Business Bureau
- Alerts and news; business and charity reports; links to your nearest BBB
- Centers for Disease Control Medical Related Hoaxes and Rumors
- Check the validity of that rumor you've heard.
- MedlinePlus Health Fraud
- News of recent health frauds, and general information on recognizing fraud.
- National Fraud Information Center
- News and views; Internet Fraud Watch, telemarketing tips; report a fraud
- OnGuardOnline
- Offers tips on protecting personal information online, avoiding scams and identity theft, and using security software when surfing the web.
- Quackwatch
- A nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies.
Personal Finance
Local Help
Consumer Credit Counseling Services Southwest (CCCS Southwest)
http://www.cccssouthwest.org
http://www.moneymanagement.org
5515 E. Grant Rd., Suite 211
4732 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 217
866-889-9347
Don't Borrow Trouble
Southwest Fair Housing Council Office
2030 E Broadway Ste #106
Tucson, AZ 85719
Hotline: 520-792-3087
Fax: 520-620-6796
E-mail: info@DBTAZ.org
Web Sites
- Annual Credit Report
- Learn how to get a free copy of your credit report.
- Arizona Saves
- Helps build sustainable self-sufficiency by advancing healthy money management through education, saving, debt reduction, and asset building.
- Debt-Proof Living
- A newsletter aimed at getting your spending under control and learning how to live without debt. Formerly Cheapsake Monthly.
- The Dollar Stretcher
- Weekly financial newsletter written for anyone wishing to embrace the cheapskate life.
- eXtension
- Provides helpful information on consumer credit, saving and investing, and other money matters.
- Financial Tools and Calculators
- Tools that can help you get back on track financially. Includes information on budgeting, borrowing responsibly, and planning to become debt-free.
- Hope Now
- For those having trouble making mortgage payments.
- Job Dislocation: Making Smart Financial Choices After Job Loss
- Tips about finances after job loss from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
- Take Charge America Institute for Consumer Financial Education and Research (University of Arizona)
- TCAI provides personal finanacial education in the greater Tucson community to college students and students enrolled in grades 7-12.
Library Resources
Quality resources you can't find anywhere else on the web, free with your library card.
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Hobbies & Do-It-Yourself
- Alldata — (Available on library computers only) Auto repair, diagrams, technical service bulletins and more
- Auto Repair Reference Center — Technical service bulletins, recall notices, and auto repair directions
- Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center — Detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast, featuring extensive information on over 140 topics
- Home Improvement Reference Center — The definitive online tool for home improvement assistance, including maintenance, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, decorating, home & garden, and more
- Small Engine Repair Reference Center — Information on routine maintenance and extensive repairs for ATVs, tractors, generators, motorcycles, power equipment, and other small engines