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CONSUMER ADVICE FROM CONSUMERS UNION |
CONSUMER ADVICE FROM CONSUMERS UNION
General
Plans and Managed Care
Banking
Debit Cards
Electronic Signatures
Homeownership
- Consumers Union's Manufactured Home Warranty Tips (tips sheet, December 2002)
- Tips for Consumers to Avoid High-Cost Loans (tips sheet, October 2002)
- Consumers Union Dealing with Dealers and Financiers: A Manufactured Home Buyers Guide (tips sheet, December 2002)
- Safety at Home: Personal Security Starts with Preparedness. (Consumer Reports December 2001)
- Reverse Mortages Consumer Tip Sheet (8/99)
- Super-Vision: How to Spot Potential Home Equity Lending Fraud and Abuse (tips sheet, August 1998)
- Home Improvement Resources Guide Where to Get Help in Your County (California - Bay Area - 1998)
- Consumers Union: Gov’t Report on Mortgage Lending Positive Step (press release, July 17, 1998)
- Consumers Union Launches Public Education Campaign On Home Equity Lending Dangers (press release, April 28, 1998)
- Homeowner Checklist - How To Avoid Becoming A Victim (article, October 1995)
- Tips For Consumers Refinancing Their Home
Holdiay Tips
- Online Shopping: Avoid Holiday Hassles (Consumer Reports December 2002)
- Consumers Facing Uncertainty, Shorter Holiday Shopping Season In 2002 (press release, November 14, 2002)
- Carefully Plan Your Finances for the Holidays or Wake Up With Hangover in 2002 (press release, November 15, 2001)
- En tiempos de incertidumbre, planee sus compras navideñas con un ojo hacia el futuro (noticias, November 15, 2001)
- Caveat Emptor Still Best Advice As Americans' Holiday Shopping Habits Continue To Shift
(press release, November 16, 2000)- Holiday Shopping and Credit Tips (tips sheet, November 1999)
- Piense Antes De Hacer Sus Compras Navideñas (noticias, November 23, 1998)
- When shopping for holidays, 'buyer beware' is still best advice (press release, November 19, 1998)
Identity Theft
- Keep Documents Safe (Consumer Reports March 2003)
- Identity Theft: Action and Prevention for Consumers (tips, March 2003)
Tax Refunds
- Don't Pay Triple-digit Interest to Borrow Your Own Tax Refund (PDF - February 4, 2002)
Food Safety Tips (tips sheet, August 20, 1998)
Pesticides
Pesticides and Integrated Pest
Travel
- Consumer Reports Tips to Airlines, Telephone, Electric, Banking, and Cable Customers in A Deregulated Marketplace (June 2002)
- Holiday Travel Tips (Consumer Reports November 2001)
- Travel Safety Tips (Consumer Reports November 2001)
Moving
Sweepstakes and Contests
- Tips for Moving: Several Estimates Save a Bundle While Preparation And An Inventory Averts Trouble (tips sheet, 1998)
- CU Warns Consumers: Recognize Fraudulent Sweepstakes (tips sheet, July 1998)
Automobiles
- Tips on Dealing With the Dealer (Consumer Reports May 2003)
- Car Buying Tips in a Slow Economy (Consumer Reports 2003)
- Winter Driving Tips (Consumer Reports November 2003)
- SUV Safety: How To Avoid A Rollover (Special Report, Consumer Reports)
- Tips On Dealing With The Dealer (Special Report, Consumer Reports)
General Products
- Water Savers: 50 Ways To Live With Less (Special Report, Consumer Reports)
- West Nile Bug Repellent Consumer Tips (Consumer Reports May 2003)
- Water Savers: 50 Way to Save with Less (Consumer Reports June 2002)
Children's Products
- Child Car Seat Fact Sheet (fact sheet, 6/12/03)
- Child Car-Seat and Stroller Safety Tips (Consumer Reorts May 2003)
- Consejos De Seguridad Sobre Cochecitos Y Sillas De Auto Para Niños (Consumer Reports, mayo de 2003)
- Tips for Toy Shopping (Consumer Reports December 2002)
Cable
Telemarketing
- Court Slams Consumer Protections (press release, April 15, 2003)
Telephone
Utilities
- Consumer Reports Tips to Airlines, Telephone, Electric, Banking, and Cable Customers in A Deregulated Marketplace (June 2002)
- What to do if the Llights Go Out (Consumer Reports March 2002)
Wireless
- Shopping (2003)
- 15 Questions to Ask When Shopping For Wireless Service (2003)
- 15 Preguntas Para La Compra De Un Servicio Telefónico Inalámbrico (2003)
- Safety (2003)
- How to Complain (2003)
