Cars

In First Institute Crash Tests of Smart Car: Diminutive Two-seater Earns Top Ratings for Protecting People in Front & Side Crashes - May 2008

2008 Mercedes R Class Earns Top Ratings for Front and Rear Crash Protection - May 2008

Try These Tips for Fuel Cost Savings - May 2008

New crash test results: Subaru Forester is Top Safety Pick - April 2008

Hit-and-Run Accidents Can Hit Insured Drivers by Surprise - March 2008

Get the Most for Your Auto Insurance Dollar - March 2008

New crash tests of SUVs: Nissan Murano is Top Safety Pick; 3 SUVs are Marginal or Poor for Protection in Side Crashes - February 2008

Credit for Honda Hybrids Begins to Phase-Out - February 2008

2008 Fuel Economy Guide - January 2008

Computers

Spammers Using Google, Outlook Calendars to Get Your Attention - April 2008

Adobe Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities - April 2008

Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities - April 2008

Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities - March 2008

Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities - March 2008

Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities - February 2008

Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities - February 2008

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities - February 2008

Sun Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities in Java - February 2008

Education

Free Education Initiative, Bringing Great American Art Directly to Classrooms and Libraries Across the Country - February 2008

It’s Time To Pay Attention to Warning Signs of School Violence - February 2008

Employment

U.S. Labor Department Kicks Off Youth Job Safety Campaign - April 2008

Family

Seconds May Matter In Flash Flood Warning - May 2008

Window Falls Prompts CPSC to Issue Warning - May 2008

MSHA Issues Warning About Recreational Activities on Mine Property - May 2008

Pop Culture Makes Mark on Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names List - May 2008

Plan Quality, Affordable Summer for Your Child - May 2008

Spring Shifts Kids’ Sports Into High Gear - April 2008

CPSC Promotes the Building of Safer Playgrounds to Help Reduce 200,000 Annual Injuries - April 2008

Safety Concerns about BPA in Plastic Bottles - April 2008

Weather Radios Save Lives - April 2008

Georgia Tornadoes Signal the Beginning of Twister Season in the South - March 2008

Making Kids Money Savvy: Try These Four Financial Tricks - March 2008

Preparedness Publications Available From FEMA - March 2008

Building Baby Safety From the Ground Up - February 2008

When Is the Time for You and Your Family to Prepare a Home Evacuation Plan? Now! - February 2008

Transportation Secretary Peters Announces New Five Star Rating System for Car Seats - January 2008

Federal Programs

Economic Stimulus Payments: Most Frequently Asked Questions - May 2008

IRS Offers Last Minute Reminders - April 2008

VA Announces SGLI and VGLI Premium Reductions - April 2008

Economic Stimulus Package Will Benefit Some Veterans - April 2008

IRS Urges Taxpayers To e-file Extension Requests by April 15 Filing Deadline - April 2008

FEMA Assistance: Ten Misconceptions That Can Hinder Disaster Aid - April 2008

IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Information Now in Spanish - April 2008

New Website Helps Patients Shop for Hospital Care Based On Quality and Price - March 2008

Tips for Tax Filers on Economic Stimulus Payments - March 2008

IRS Sets March 29 as 'Super Saturday' to Help Retirees, Veterans and Low-Income Workers Receive Economic Stimulus Payments - March 2008

Stimulus Payment Schedule - March 2008

Free Recycling Through the Mail - March 2008

Common Misunderstandings May Cause Some Storm Victims to Miss Disaster Assistance - March 2008

Legal Help for Disaster Survivors - March 2008

Special Economic Stimulus Letters Reach Mailboxes in March - February 2008

U.S. Citizenship Not Required For Disaster Assistance - February 2008

Finding a PO Box Only a Click Away - February 2008

Postal Service Offers New Larger Box with One Flat Price for Shipping - February 2008

Postmaster General Sends Advice to Prevent ID Theft - February 2008

Commerce’s NTIA to Mail $40 Coupons for TV Converter Box Coupon Program - February 2008

Food

Plant a Garden, Harvest Savings - May 2008

Safe Food Handling: Freezing and Food Safety - May 2008

FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano - March 2008

USDA Consumer Alert: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency - March 2008

USDA Releases New Menu Planner to Help Public Build Better Diets - March 2008

Health

Mothers' High Normal Blood Sugar Levels Place Infants at Risk for Birth Problems - May 2008

NIHSeniorHealth Offers Tips on Eating Well as You Get Older - May 2008

FDA Completes Final Analysis of 'Total Body Formula' and 'Total Body Mega Formula' Products - May 2008

FDA Approves Amitiza for IBS-C Only drug available in USA for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation - April 2008

FDA Approves Relistor for Opioid-Induced Constipation - April 2008

New Information Added To Nursing Home Compare Web Site - April 2008

Mold Significant Problem After Flooding - April 2008

Safety Concerns about BPA in Plastic Bottles - April 2008

FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Selenium in Samples of 'Total Body Formula' and 'Total Body Mega Formula' - April 2008

FDA Approves New Vaccine to Prevent Gastroenteritis Caused by Rotavirus - April 2008

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use 'Blue Steel' and 'Hero' Products - March 2008

FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex, a Long- Acting Prescription Cough Medicine Containing Hydrocodone - March 2008

Airborne Agrees to Pay $23.3 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over False Advertising of its 'Miracle Cold Buster' - March 2008

CDC Study Reveals Adults May Not Get Enough Rest or Sleep - February 2008

FDA Approves Nexium for Use in Children Ages 1-11 Years - February 2008

Questions and Answers on Chattem, Inc., Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat Products - February 2008

Disparities in Awareness of Heart Attack Warning Signs Among Adults in 14 States Revealed by CDC Study - February 2008

FDA Licenses New Hemophilia Treatment - February 2008

Baxter's Multiple-dose Vial Heparin Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions - February 2008

Housing

HUD to Implement FHA Secure Expansion Using Fair, Flexible Premium Pricing - May 2008

Tips for the Care of Flood-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms - May 2008

BBB Advice on Determining When to Do-It-Yourself or Hire a Professional - May 2008

BBB on Money-saving Home Improvements Through Energy Efficiency - May 2008

Property Inspections Crucial Step In Disaster Recovery - April 2008

U.S. Department of Energy Launches Website with Energy Saving Tips for Consumers - April 2008

FTC Energy Guide Labels Help Consumers Conserve Energy and Save Money - April 2008

Simple Tips to Reduce High Wind, Tornado Damage - April 2008

Mold Significant Problem After Flooding - April 2008

Bush Administration to Expand Mortgage Help for Struggling Families - April 2008

New Web Site Helps Prospective Homeowners Avoid Predatory Lenders, Fraud, and Foreclosure - April 2008

Are You Prepared for an Earthquake? - April 2008

Reverse Mortgages: Avoiding a Reversal of Fortune - March 2008

Six Home Renovations with Major Payoffs - March 2008

Is Your Home Insured for Flood Loss? - March 2008

Protect Your Home From Mold Dangers - March 2008

FINRA Warns Senior Investors About Reversing Fortunes With Reverse Mortgages - March 2008

Last Resort: Raid 401(k) to Beat Foreclosure - March 2008

Federal Aid Programs For Illinois Disaster Recovery - March 2008

New England - Spring Rainfall, Snow Melt Can Cause Flooding - March 2008

CPSC Daylight Saving Time Alert: Working Smoke Alarms Are Key to Surviving Home Fires - March 2008

President's Economic Growth Package to Make Nearly a Quarter of a Million Families Eligible for FHA-Insured Mortgages - March 2008

Property Inspection Is Crucial - March 2008

FEMA Reminds Landlords to Register Rental Resources; Displaced Residents Should Search Database for Available Rental Units - February 2008

Disaster Officials Offer Tips To Speed Assistance - February 2008

SBA Loans Help Homeowners and Renters Get 'Back In Business' - February 2008

Money

Plant a Garden, Harvest Savings - May 2008

Kill the Impulse, Save Your Budget - May 2008

Coupons Still Offer Big Savings - April 2008

Ten Ways Drivers Can Cut Gasoline Costs and Gas Consumption - April 2008

FTC Energy Guide Labels Help Consumers Conserve Energy and Save Money - April 2008

Spend Your Tax Rebate and Save It! - April 2008

Putting a Nozzle on Your Cash Flow - April 2008

Tactics for Stretching Your Food Dollar - April 2008

Economic Stimulus Package Will Benefit Some Veterans - April 2008

Spring-Cleaning? Prevent ID Theft by Following BBB Advice on What to Keep and What to Shred - April 2008

Don't Be a Fool When It Comes to Debit Cards this April - April 2008

Auction Rate Securities: What Happens When Auctions Fail - March 2008

Top 10 "What Not to Do" List for Taxpayers - March 2008

Guide to the Best Travel Web Sites - March 2008

Reverse Mortgages: Avoiding a Reversal of Fortune - March 2008

Get the Most for Your Auto Insurance Dollar - March 2008

Get Your Financial House in Order - March 2008

Combat Pay Can Count Toward Economic Stimulus Payment Eligibility - March 2008

IRS Has $1.2 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2004 Tax Return - March 2008

IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator - March 2008

Last Resort: Raid 401(k) to Beat Foreclosure - March 2008

New $5 Enters Circulation - March 2008

IRS Free File Now Available for Nonfilers Who Must File a Return to Receive Economic Stimulus Payment - March 2008

Airborne Agrees to Pay $23.3 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over False Advertising of its 'Miracle Cold Buster' - March 2008

Global Positioning Systems: The Target 'Du Jour' For Thieves - February 2008

Americans Report Their Savings Habits and Progress - February 2008

Consumers Sound off to BBB with Complaints on Tax Preparers - February 2008

Wildfires Yield Retroactive Tax Relief - February 2008

Credit for Honda Hybrids Begins to Phase-Out - February 2008

Form 4136 Revised; Some Farmers, Fishermen Have Until March 10 to E-File, IRS Says - February 2008

Labor Department Unveils Online Resource to Help Americans Chart Retirement Finances - February 2008

The FDIC at 75: How It Protects Consumers and How Consumers Can Protect Themselves - February 2008

The 13 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions - February 2008

SEC Makes Analyzing Corporate Performance Easier for Investors - February 2008

Small Business

SAMHSA Announces Availability of New Drug-Free Workplace Kit - April 2008

Small Businesses Looking for Funding are Increasingly Becoming Victims of Fraud - April 2008

Is Your Business Insured for Flood Loss? - March 2008

Get Real Refunds from Cruises, Airlines and More - March 2008

SBA Helps Small Business Owners Win Federal Contracts with New Web-based Course - March 2008

Employment Tax Schemes -- A Way to Save Money and Land in Prison - February 2008

Form 4136 Revised; Some Farmers, Fishermen Have Until March 10 to E-File, IRS Says - February 2008

SBA Loans Help Homeowners and Renters Get 'Back In Business' - February 2008

Travel

BBB Warns Vacationers that Travel Club Membership Doesn’t Always Pay - May 2008

TSA Approves Use of Tamper-Evident Bags for Duty Free Liquids for Flights Leaving the U.S. - May 2008

Managing Your Green to Avoid the Summer Vacation Blues - April 2008

DHS Announces New Aviation Security and Traveler Screening Enhancements - April 2008

10 Tips to Clip Travel Cancellation Fees - April 2008

Guide to the Best Travel Web Sites - March 2008

Homeland Security and State Departments Announce WHTI Land and Sea Final Rule - March 2008

20 Tips From Air-Travel Insiders - March 2008

International Travel Safety Information for American Students - February 2008

Planning a Winter Getaway? Insurance Is Available in the Event of a Disaster - February 2008

And More

Nationwide Study of Auto Insurance Regulation Finds That Consumers Fare Better in States That Pre-Approve Rates - April 2008

Do Not Call Registrations Permanent and Fees Telemarketers Pay to Access Registry Set - April 2008

Global Positioning Systems: The Target 'Du Jour' For Thieves - February 2008

Tips On Motorcycle Coverage Needs - February 2008