Consumer Information

Better Business Bureau
Consumer information, check out a company or charity, file a complaint.

Consumer Reports
Free access to consumer information and product safety recall lists. RELATED REPORTS on each product page provide dates for print issues reviewing that product. Subscribers can log in to see product reviews and articles.

Federal Citizen Information Center
Free online consumer information and ordering information for print consumer publications.

Texas Attorney General - Consumer Protection
Information on consumer complaints and consumer protection.

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Credit & Credit Reporting Agencies

Annual Free Credit Report Information (Federal Trade Commission)
Information on obtaining your annual free credit reports with a link to the annualcreditreport site plus the phone number and address for ordering reports.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
A nonprofit service with budget, debt management, and housing counseling.

The FTC's Web Site on Credit
Information on your credit from the Federal Trade Commission under categories Your Rights: Credit Reporting, Credit Cards & Consumer Loans, Credit Reports & Scoring, In Debt?, Mortgages/Real Estate, and Privacy.

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Consumer education and assistance regarding credit.

Equifax
Check your credit report and/or rating for a minimal fee.

Experian
Check your credit report and/or rating for a minimal fee.

Trans Union
Check your credit report and/or rating for a minimal fee.

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Home

Home Buyer's Information Center
Helpful hints, checklists, and "to do" lists for buying a home.

Home Improvement Encyclopedia
Information on do-it-yourself home repair and improvement from Better Homes and Garden magazine.

Identity Theft

Identity Theft - FTC
From the Federal Trade Commission of the U.S. Government. Includes how identity thieves work; how to minimize your risk; federal and state laws; how to file a complaint; and more.

Identity Theft Resource Center
From a nationwide, nonprofit organization. Includes prevention tips; important legislation; self help fact sheets; consumer alerts; fraud forms; and more.

Identity Theft Resources
Fact sheets about identity theft, what to do if it happens, and how to prevent it. Links to other sites on identity theft.

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Vehicles

Edmunds.Com
Information and advice on buying or selling a car including comparisons, safety information, and road tests.

Fuel Economy (U.S. Department of Energy)
Find and compare cars on emissions, gas mileage, and safety. Tips on getting better gas mileage as well as a way to search for the lowest gas prices in your area.

Green Vehicle Guide (EPA)
A guide to choosing clean, fuel-efficient vehicles from the Environmental Protection Agency. Look up a specific vehicle, browse by type of vehicle, or look at ratings for this year's vehicles.

Kelley Blue Book
Blue book values for new cars, used cars and motorcycles; also includes tips and advice on buying new or used cars.

NADA Guides - New Car Prices, Used Car Values
Vehicle value for cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and airplanes; new car prices; tips and resources for vehicle shopping.

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