Bankrate.com
http://www.Bankrate.com
Site has links to News & Advice, Compare Rates, and Calculators.  The site also includes links to Auto and Mortgage rates, Credit Card information, College Finance,etc.

The Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbb.org
150 Bureaus located throughout the United States and Canada provide access to business and consumer alerts as well as helpful resources.  Complaints can be filed online.

The Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance offers its own alphabetical listing of reports on charities and other organizations that solicit nationally. Among other information, each report indicates whether or not the organization meets the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability . A link on the front page takes you directly to a list of reports for charities participating in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

BookFinder 4U
http://www.bookfinder4u.com/
Site can compare book prices at 75 online bookstores & 70,000 book sellers. Find cheap books, discount books in a click.

CardRatings.com
http://CardRatings.com
Site educates consumers about credit cards since 1998.

Consumer Price Index
http://stats.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.toc.htm
The United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report provides statistics on a variety of consumer items.

Consumer Reports Online
http://www.consumerreports.org/
The online version of Consumer Reports provides limited selections.  Full access requires a fee.

Consumer World
http://www.consumerworld.org
This site is loaded with consumer information and does not charge a fee or require registration.  Items include product reviews and comparisons, lemon checks, best fares, mortgage rates, low rate credit cards and much more

Creditcards.com
http://creditcards.com
Site is filled with information about those interested in applying for a credit card or those who would like to compare rates, rewards, etc.

Edmund's Automobile Consumer Guides
http://www.edmunds.com/
This site provides comphrensive information on new and used vehicles.  Some of the areas covered are: consumer advice, road tests, safety information and prices.

Fight Spam on the Internet
http://spam.abuse.net
An overview on Spam.

Fred's Garage
http://www.familycar.com/
Informal advise to automotive questions by Fred Bordoff.  Fred specializes in automotive diagnostics and repairs, and is a co-host of an automotive radio call-in program. 

Internet 800 Directory
http://inter800.com/
A toll free directory of 800 or 888 numbers regardless of long distance carrier.

Kelley Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com/
Car buyer guide for used car values and new car pricing.  Includes information on motorcyles.

Motor Trend
http://www.motortrend.com
Site contains information relating the automobiles. Links include Buyer's Guide, Road Test, Forums, etc.

Privacy Rights Now
http://www.privacyrightsnow.com/
Ralph Nader's site containing information about your Right to Privacy, includes "Opt Out" sample letter.

Recalls.gov
http://www.recalls.gov
To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create www.recalls.gov -- a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.

Texas Department of Insurance
http://tdi.state.tx.us/
Site indexed by Agent, Company, Consumer, commissioner, General, and Fire Marshal.
Links are provided for brochures, help with insurance complaints, etc.

That Home Site
http://ths.gardenweb.com/
Site contains forums on subjects related to homes.

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