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Consumer Focus Archive Monthly in-depth news on an important consumer issue, product or service. Email us your questions or suggestions for new topics. | ||
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| The New World of
Mobile Phones | ||
| Changes in
Credit and Gift Cards in 2010 | ||
| Cold - Seasonal Flu -
H1N1 Flu | ||
Cars -
Computers - Education - Employment - Family - Federal Programs - Food | |
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| Cars | ||
| Buying a New Car - Cars take us to work, carry us to our social lives, and for many people cars reflect
their identity. Unfortunately, buying a car can also be extremely stressful. Consider these tips before shopping for
a new car. | ||
| Buying a Used Car - Sooner or later we all have to replace our old cars. This guide will give you some
things to consider when you are shopping for your new "used" car. | ||
| Car Ownership: Ways to Save
Cash, and Keep Your Car on the Road - These tips will put you "in the
driver's seat" before you take your place behind the wheel. | ||
| Changing Insurance
Needs - Insurance needs change over time and as your life changes -- from
the teen and college years to your senior years and the stages in between. Here are three common life stages
where insurance needs can differ significantly. | ||
| Winter Car
Maintenance - Have you been too busy to get your car ready for the winter?
Use these easy steps to "winterize" your vehicle and save money by performing some tasks
yourself. | ||
| Winter Driving - Do you know the difference between snow tires and regular tires? How should you
change your driving behavior in the event of ice or snow? Put yourself to the test by reading these tips on how to
handle your car and yourself in winter weather. | ||
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| Computers | ||
| Accessing Local Services and
Information Using the Internet - Find out how to change your address, get a
new driver’s license, and more all using the Internet. | ||
| How to Find Reliable Health
Information - More and more consumers use the Internet to purchase
prescription drugs and other health products. Many of these websites are lawful businesses and offer privacy,
convenience, potential cost-savings, and other traditional safeguards. But, consumers need to be aware there
are some who are using the Internet as an outlet for products or practices that may be illegal or whose practices
may be questionable. | ||
| Medical Products On-
Line - The volume of health information available is overwhelming, and
searching for this information can be frustrating, confusing, and time consuming. These tips will help you get
started in your search for reliable health information. | ||
| Online Holiday
Shopping - Are you one of those folks hoping to avoid crowded malls during
the holiday season? Use these tips to help ensure that you'll have a happy and safe online shopping
experience. | ||
| Online Safety and
Privacy - Cyber security, phishing, worms, firewalls, Trojan horses,
hackers, and viruses seem to be in the news every day. But what does it all mean? Find out what can you do to
safeguard access to your computer and to protect yourself and your family. | ||
| Surfing Safely: Buying Drugs Online - Even though you can compare prices and not wait hours for your prescription, how do you know if the sit |
