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The Consumer Reports Hurricane Recovery Guide offers consumer guidance and practical advice in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The guide includes information on rebuilding, security & safety, personal finance, cars, and travel.

Consumer groups call for more time for consumers affected by disaster to make payments on home mortgages
Consumer, community and labor groups call for more time for consumers affected by disaster to make payments on home mortgages and other debts.
12/06/05

How to talk to your lender if you can't pay your mortgage, car loan, or credit card due to the hurricane
Questions to ask – for borrowers and for those assisting borrowers in hurricane-affected areas
12/06/05

Hurricane Tax Relief Package Offers Special Tax Benefits to Donors only to December 31, 2005
The Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act (KETRA) allows individuals who make cash gifts to any public charity, including Consumer Reports Foundation, by the December 31, 2005 to deduct an amount equal to 100 percent of their adjusted gross incomes
12/02/05

Vulnerable utility consumers need compassionate billing policies
Several national consumer advocacy groups are asking utility companies to offer more generous payment terms to low and moderate income customers.
10/13/05

Credit reporting agencies reject a step to help hurricane survivors
Six national consumer organizations renewed their call on the consumer reporting agencies Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to take stronger measures to help survivors who are undergoing major economic disruption caused by Hurricane Katrina.
10/06/05