Consumer Products Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
An independent Federal Regulating agency listing recalls in consumer products, business and regulatory information, statistics, and publications
Consumer Reports
www.consumerreports.org
Best buys, safety reports and recalls. The library has magazine issues back to 1993.
Federal Consumer Information Center
www.pueblo.gsa.gov/housing.htm
Consumer information center: buying a home
Recalls.gov
www.recalls.gov
Find recalls in consumer products, cars, medicines, boats, foods, cosmetics and environmental products.
Safercar.gov
www.safercar.gov
U.S. government site for ratings on tires, airbags, rollover ratings, recalls and defects.
USA.gov Consumer Guides and Protection
www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Consumer-Safety.shtml
A one-step link to a broad range of consumer info including food, product safety, health and technology.
Carinfo.com
carinfo.com
Includes money saving tips for buying and leasing cars, new and used car quotes, used vehicle history reports, auto repair secrets and more.
Carpoint.com
autos.msn.com
An amazingly comprehensive site where you can shop for a new or used car, get insurance quotes, and check out safety issues, recalls and maintenance schedules.
Cars, Vehicle and Equipment Information
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars
Maintained by the national highway traffic safety administration. Find out about testing results, safety problems, recalls, etc.
Consumer Guide
auto.consumerguide.com
This site offers reviews on both new and used cars and a free Vehicle History Report using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guide
www.edmunds.com
New and used car prices and reviews, consumer advice, road tests, and much more
Kelley Blue Book
www.kbb.com
Check here for used car values, new car pricing, reports, and more
NADA Car Guides
www.nadaguides.com
Value pricing and information about autos, classic cars, motorcycles, boats, recreation vehicles, and manufactured homes
Better Business Bureau
www.bbb.org
Explains the programs and services the BBB extends to communities, posts business and consumer alerts and news, provides a resource library, and allows one to search for a local BBB. Supplies other useful information also.
Consumer Protection
www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm
Put out by the Federal Trade Commission, definitely worth visiting.
Costhelper.com
www.costhelper.com
Browse through product and service categories or type in the name of the product/service to find what would be a reasonable price. Lists what should be included as well as what discounts might be available.
Find-a-Human: Phone System Shortcuts
www.quickbase.com/db/bam6rdiey?a=q&qid=5
Follow the directions at this site to reach a human operator at more than 60 cell phone, banks, computer and travel firms.
Guide to handling disputes with your Health Plan
http://kff.org/health-costs/report/a-consumer-guide-to-handling-disputes-with-your-employer-or-private-health-plan/
Useful guide to the appeal process available both within your plan and within your state laws.
Find Law
public.findlaw.com
Freely available legal information on the Internet including divorce, bankruptcy, employee
and employer rights, wills and product liability.
Law Smart.com
www.lawsmart.com
Provides templates of documents for the most common legal transactions at no charge,
such as bill of sale, copyright, and tenant/landlord.
Nolo.com Self-Help Law Tips
www.nolo.com
Useful tips for a variety of real-life common legal situations.
Bank Rates for Mortgages
www.bankrates.com
Search "best and most competitive mortgage and other loan programs" in your area.
Mortgage Calculators
www.mortgage-net.com/calculators
Calculate monthly costs, prepayment options and results, debt consolidation and more.
Mortgage-calc.com
www.mortgage-calc.com
Calculating tools for mortgages, investment estimators, and IRA withdrawals.
Savings Bond Calculator
www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/tools/tools_savingsbondcalc.htm
An easy-to-use calculator for determining the value of your savings bonds.
Annual Credit Report
www.annualcreditreport.com
This site shows you how to request a free annual credit report. Fill out the form or follow the directions to request one by phone or mail.
Best Places to Live
money.cnn.com/best/bplive
From CNN and Money Magazine
Epinions.com
www.epinions.com
A consumer review website offering personalized recommendations and comparative shopping.
Meta-Efficient: a Guide to the Most Efficient Things in the World
www.reactual.com
Review of products that are energy and resource efficient, affordable, reliable and non-polluting.
Expiration Dates
http://www.organizeyourlife.org/expiration.htm
Check the cupboards and cabinets! Even unopened food and cleaning products have expiration dates.