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June 2006

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The summer traveling season is here. Here are some useful tips for your travels whether they are across town, across the country or in between.

Saving Money at the Gas Pump — Tips from the Federal Trade Commission

Cool Tips for a Safe Summer Trip — Focus on Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Traveling This Summer? Here Are Tips for Safe and Healthly Travel from the Centers for Disease Control

May 2006

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Internet safety, especially for teens and kids has been in the news lately. Here are several sites with safety tips and information for the whole family.

Wiredsafety.org
This site has information on Internet safety, privacy and security. Check out the various categories and hot topics.

SafeKids.com, SafeTeens.com, and BlogSafety.com provide many tips for all ages for safely using the Internet.

Working to Halt Online Abuse and Working to Halt Online Abuse Kids-Teen Division
These sites provide have online safety brochures and other education material to help fight online bullying, harassment, and stalking.

April 2006

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Almost everyday a new data breach occurs in which personal information is exposed. The fact sheet, How to Deal with a Security Breach, from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse provides steps for you to take if you receive a letter informing you that your personal information has been compromised by a data breach.

The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse also has tips for Protecting Your Cell Phone Records.

Fire, Floods and Other Misfortunes: Are You Prepared Financially?
This guide from the FDIC can help you plan ahead for possible financial challenges.

March 2006

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Don't Be an On-line Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams
This multimedia presentation (requires Flash Player) provides steps for securing your computer and protecting yourself form identity theft.

Buying, Giving, and Using Gift Cards
This alert from the FTC provides tips for buying and using gift cards and tips if you have problems or complaints with a gift card.

Prescreened Offers of Credit and Insurance
This factsheet from the FTC provides a Q&A about prescreened offers.

February 2006

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National Consumer Protection Week is February 5-11, 2006. Visit the official site and take the Grand Scam Challenge!

10 Tips for Financial Security from Consumer Reports provides tips on controlling your debt.

Invest Wisely in 2006, BBB Advises
This alert from the Better Business Bureau provides a list of "red flags" to look for with any investment opportunity.

Saving Starts @ Home
This site from the FTC is called "The Inside Story on Conserving Energy." It provides information on how you can save money in every room of your home.