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May 2006

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Social Networking Sites are hot with kids and adults. But are your kids using the popular sites safely? FTC and consumer groups release safety tips for "Tweens and Teens" and a "Parent's Guide."

Big credit bureaus launch new credit score method. What should you know about it now?

April 2006

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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its tests on small cars and minivans.

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) launches www.InsureUonline.org, a new educational website to help consumers make smart insurance decisions. Check it out.

   

March 2006

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Phishing and Identity Theft scams are using IRS name. Check out the IRS alert.

U.S. government-sponsored OnGuard Online has added a new section on Internet Auctions—how to use safely; what to watch out for

   

February 2006

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Identity Theft tops the 2005 Consumer Fraud Complaint list.

Latest Credit Card scam involves stealing the security code

   

January 2006

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Thinking of purchasing a used vehicle? Here are some tips to help you make sure it isn't flood damaged.

   

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November 2009

The 2010 Census is fast approaching. Every household will receive a questionnaire in February or March 2010. Census phishing and email scams are already appearing. These tips from the Census Bureau will help you avoid the scams.

The 2010 Fuel Economy Guide is now available. The annual fuel cost estimates in the online 2008-2010 fuel economy guides are updated weekly to reflect the Energy Information Administration's current national average prices for gasoline and diesel fuel.

How to pay down your debt
This article from Consumer Reports evaluates 3 different strategies for paying off your credit card balances.

Net Cetera: Chatting With Kids About Being Online
This guide from OnGuard Online can help adults talk to kids about how they live their lives online and help them reduce the risks of socializing and communicating online.

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