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April 2007

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Frauds and Scams Protect Yourself and Your Money
This brochure from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco describes various scams that can come calling on the phone, at the door, and through the mailbox.

Pretexting: Your Personal Information Revealed
This fact sheet from the Federal Trade Commission describes the practice of getting your personal information under false pretenses.

Moving from Analog to Digital TV
This consumer focus from the Federal Citizen Information Center explains the impact the switch (in February 2009) of television stations to broadcasting only in digital signals could have on consumers.

March 2007

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Beginning this year, Daylight Saving Time will last a month longer. It begins three weeks earlier—on March 11th—and ends a week later—on November 4th. Read about its history and why we use it.

Giving the Bounce to Counterfeit Check Scams from the FTC

February 2007

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Interested in making phone calls over the Internet? Then find out how it works (and more) at this site from Federal Communications Commission. This paper (pdf) from US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) discusses the advantages and disadvantages of VoIP and covers related security issues.

FirstGov.gov—the United States Federal government website has changed it's name to USA.gov. In addition to the name change, the site also has introduced a new web chat feature.

January 2007

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Privacy and the Internet: Traveling in Cyberspace Safely
This recently updated guide from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse provides lots of information about your privacy online.

CarCare.org: Be Car Care Aware
This site from the Car Care Council provides numerous tips and articles to help you take an active role in maintaining your vehicle.

Avoiding Costly Banking Mistakes: No Trivial Pursuit
This article from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) describes some common mistakes consumers make when using their checking account, credit card or other banking services.

Thrive by Five^TM: Teaching Your Preschooler About Spending
This site from the Credit Union National Association has free activities and other resources for parents to help them encourage healthy attitudes about money in their preschool children

December 2006

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Why you don't need an extended warranty from Consumer Reports

National Traffic and Road Closure Information gt;
Before leaving on a road trip this holiday season, use this site to check out whether you might encounter construction or other issues.

Permitted and Prohibited Items
Flying during the holidays, then check out this list from the Transportation Security Administration. It should help you be better prepared for the security screenings.

Shop with Speed and Ease on the Internet, But Be Cyber-Savvy!
Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping from the Better Business Bureau