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There are 13 resources
AARP -- Find out About the Digital TV Switchover
(Separate Website)
Find out here about the switchover to digital TV, and what you need to do to keep your old TV working.
By: AARP
AARP -- Tips for Saving Money on Utilities
(Separate Website)
Here the AARP gives you tips about saving money on home heating and cooling bills and cell phones. Plus, there is information about the new digital television switchover and about stopping calls from people trying to sell you things.
By: AARP
Consumer World
(Separate Website)
Consumer World is a nonprofit website with lots of consumer resources. It was founded by a long-time consumer advocate and educator who authored a number of consumer protection laws, wasa former Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General in consumer protection and was a consumer education consultant for the Federal Trade Commission.
Digital TV is Coming -- Get the Facts
(Separate Website)
Find out about the switchover to digital TV and how you can keep your old TV working.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Federal Information Resources for Consumers
(Separate Website)
Your online resource for consumer information from the federal government.
FTC Credit Information
(Separate Website)
Information for consumers from the Federal Trade Commission.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Housing and Consumer Information for Seniors
(Separate Website)
HUD webpage with lots of information to help you keep your home, find an apartment, protect yourself from fraud, and more.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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How to Save on Food Bills
Making groceries? Here are tips for saving money on food bills.
By: AARP
Insurance Fraud Section
(Separate Website)
Link to section about the insurance fraud section of the state agency, with phone numbers and e-mail addresses of insurance fraud staff.
By: Louisiana Department of Insurance
Louisiana Rebuilds
(Separate Website)
Information you need to rebuild your life, your community and Louisiana.
By: larebuilds.info
Practical Advice on Consumer Problems
(Separate Website)
This ABA webpage on "Practical Law" gives information about different legal problems, including consumer issues such as buying or leasing a car, "lemon" laws, credit problems, and bankruptcy.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
Toll-Free Consumer Help Line
(Separate Website)
Toll-free consumer hot line. Report frauds and deceptive or unfair trade practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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