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Recalls
Several federal agencies enforce product-safety regulations and provide recall information. Central access to recall information is at www.recalls.gov . Consumer products: U.S. Consumer Product…Catching the Facts on Identity Theft
Source: Federal Trade Commission. Web: www.consumer.gov/idtheft/index.html . Identity theft occurs when someone uses your bank account number, Social Security number, credit card, or other personal…Know Your Telemarketing Rights
Source: Federal Trade Commission. Web: www.ftc.gov. In its publication “Ditch the Pitch: Hanging Up on Telephone Hucksters,” the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) outlines your rights in dealing with…Stolen Identity: A Consumer Nightmare
Source: Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A new type of criminal has emerged—one who can wreak havoc with your finances and credit and destroy your good reputation. It's relatively easy for a…Number of Individual Income Tax Returns Filed Electronically
The following table shows the total number of individuals that filed income tax returns as well as the number and percentage that filed electronically each year. /**/ YearTotale-…You’ve Got Spam: How to “Can” Unwanted Email
Source: Federal Trade Commission. As more people use email, marketers are increasingly using email messages to pitch their products and services. Some consumers find unsolicited commercial email—also…Dirty Dozen: 12 Scams Most Likely to Arrive Via Bulk Email
Email boxes are filling up with more offers for business opportunities than any other kind of unsolicited commercial email. That's a problem, according to the Federal Trade Commission,…Complaint Resources
Source: The Federal Citizen Information Center. Here's a list of federal agencies where you can file a complaint against a company. The topic areas are arranged alphabetically. Airline…What the 2010 Census Tells Us About Poverty in the U.S.
The 2010 Census reveals which Americans were hurt the most by the recession. by Jennie Wood Related Links Poverty in the United States, 2007 Economy 101 Business Basics Quiz…Cost of Living Index for Selected U.S. Cities, 2010
The following table shows the cost of living in U.S. cities according to percent of income spent on goods, including groceries, housing, utilities, transportation,…Trending
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