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January 2009    FDIC releases study of bank overdraft programs. Take a look at what they found. Receiving TV signals by antenna? Make sure you get your coupon for a converter box in time.
The conversion of TV broadcasting to all-digital is fast approaching. If you use an antenna to receive TV signals, as of February 17, 2009 you'll need a converter box to receive the signals. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is providing $40 coupons to offset the $50 - $80 cost of the converter boxes. Options for requesting a coupon can be found here. You have until March 31 to apply, but delivery of the coupon takes several weeks, so don’t delay. This article from the Washington Post provides the latest information. blog comments powered by Disqus |
Web LinksSeptember 2010Floods in Pakistan: FTC Warns Consumers to Give Wisely. Following these tips will help you make sure your money goes to aid the flood victims. Do you like to give or use gift cards? Then you'll like these new rules for gift cards. Concerned abourt your privacy online? Then check out the articles in Consumer Action News' Summer Issue. Disasters can have unexpected consequences that impact your privacy and your personal information. This article from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse can help you be prepared. 
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