Cars

July 4th Deals Make Some New Cars Cheaper Than Buying Used - July 2009

Special Tax Break on New Car Purchases Available in States With No Sales Tax - June 2009

BBB Advice on What Do To If Your Local Car Dealer Closes - June 2009

Effect of GM Bankruptcy Filing on BBB AUTO LINE Cases - June 2009

Don’t Let Summer Fuel Costs Strain Your Budget - May 2009

Tax Breaks Available for Taxpayers Who Purchase Qualified Plug-In Electric Vehicles - April 2009

Seven Facts about the New Sales Tax Deduction for Vehicle Purchases - April 2009

Tax Credit for Ford Hybrids Begins Phase-Out - April 2009

New Crash Tests Demonstrate the Influence of Vehicle Size and Weight on Safety in Crashes - April 2009

U.S. Department of Transportation Posts New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Year 2011 Cars and Light Trucks - March 2009

Computers

Cyberbullying Back in the Headlines - May 2009

'Twitterjacking' -- Identity Theft in 140 Characters or Less - May 2009

OnGuard Online - Be On Guard Against Internet Fraud - April 2009

BBB Says Buyer Beware when Clicking on Facebook Ads - April 2009

Education

U.S. Education Department Announces Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers - July 2009

Now in Session: The Library of Congress on iTunes U - June 2009

National Kick-Off of the Department of Education's Summer Reading Initiative: "Read to the Top!" - June 2009

U.S. Department of Education Announces Streamlined College Aid Application - June 2009

Professional Development Programs in Seven States Awarded Nearly $3.8 Million to Improve Indian Education - June 2009

What to do When You Can't Pay a Student Loan - June 2009

2009 Presidential Scholars Announced - May 2009

A Grad's Guide to the Real World - May 2009

Secretary Salazar Creates New Office of Youth at Interior - April 2009

Exploratorium: Teacher Institute: Podcasts [iTunes] - April 2009

$108.8 Million in Stimulus Funds Available for Targeted School Construction and Homeless Student Programs - April 2009

Smithsonian Educators Ask 'Where’s Smithy?' in Online Scavenger Hunt - April 2009

Education Secretary Highlights Help for Education at the National Science Teachers Association Conference - April 2009

Financial Literacy Webcast Goes Global - April 2009

Education Secretary Highlights Help for Education at the National Science Teachers Association Conference - March 2009

Consumer Information: 5 Step Financial Literacy Series - March 2009

Everything You Need to Know About College Aid - February 2009

Employment

Check Withholding to Avoid a Tax Surprise - June 2009

Land a Government Job Now - May 2009

U.S. Labor Department Publishes Process to Appeal Denials of COBRA Subsidy Under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - May 2009

10 Tough Interview Questions - May 2009

More Than $6.8 Million in 'Transition to Teaching' Grants, Bringing New Teachers to Schools Needing Them Most - May 2009

6 Tips for Finding a Summer Job - April 2009

How to Stand Out From the Crowd at a Job Fair - April 2009

Seven Career Killers - April 2009

Family

President, Mrs. Obama to be Honorary Chairs of National Book Festival in September 2009 on the National Mall - May 2009

Well Water Should be Tested Annually to Reduce Health Risks to Children - May 2009

AoA’s National Center on Elder Abuse Launches Movie Theater Elder Abuse Awareness Message - May 2009

Cyberbullying Back in the Headlines - May 2009

BBB Alerts Consumers about U.S. Census Workers: Be Cooperative, But Cautious - May 2009

A Grad's Guide to the Real World - May 2009

Financial Literacy for the Whole Family - April 2009

Swine Flu: 10 Things You Need to Know to Protect Seniors - April 2009

U.S. Supreme Court Rules: Broadcasters Are Obligated to Protect Children from Indecent Material on TV - April 2009

EPA Launches New Campaign to Educate Kids on Fighting Climate Change - April 2009

BBB Advice on Purchasing Wedding Insurance - April 2009

'Written in Bone: Forensic Files of the 17th-Century Chesapeake' at the National Museum of Natural History - December 2008

Federal Programs

HUD Announces Expanded Eligibility for Making Home Affordable Refinancing - July 2009

VA Begins Stimulus Payments to Veterans - June 2009

VA Reopening Health Care Enrollment to Thousands of Veterans - June 2009

U.S. Commerce Secretary Assures Americans that TV Converter Box Coupons are Still Available - June 2009

8 Days and Counting to DTV Transition: Free In- home Installation Available for Consumers in Many Markets - June 2009

U.S. Labor Department Publishes Process to Appeal Denials of COBRA Subsidy Under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - May 2009

The Department of the Interior (DOI) Announces a $750 Million Investment to Restore and Protect America’s National Parks, Create Jobs - April 2009

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Consumer Guide, Web Updates Help Consumers Move to Digital TV - April 2009

VA Welcoming Vets Home with New Web Site, Blog - April 2009

CMS Issues 2010 Payment Information For Part C Medicare Advantage Plans And Part D Prescription Drug Plans - April 2009

Medicare Expands Coverage Of Pet Scans As Cancer Diagnostic Tool - April 2009

$250 Recovery Payments to Go to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries in May - March 2009

Food

Independence Day: Drills for the Grill - June 2009

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie Dough - June 2009

Raw Alfalfa Sprounts Linked to Salmonella Contamination - April 2009

FDA Serves Warrant for Inspection of Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc. - April 2009

USDA Launches Food Safety at Home Podcasts Series in Spanish - April 2009

Health

Fireworks-Related Injuries - July 2009

CPSC Announces Drop in Fireworks-Related Injuries; Consumers Still Urged To Celebrate Safe This July 4th - June 2009

New Medicare Nursing Home Guidance To Include Quality Of Life And Environment Requirements - June 2009

VA Reopening Health Care Enrollment to Thousands of Veterans - June 2009

FDA Taking Steps to Improve Contact Lens Safety - June 2009

FDA Warns Web Sites Against Marketing Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Virus Claims - June 2009

FDA Issues Public Health Advisory Regarding Levemir Insulin - June 2009

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Skin Products Made by Clarcon Due to Bacterial Contamination Risk - June 2009

FDA Warns About Serious Liver Injury Associated With Anti-Thyroid Drug - June 2009

80% of Medical Bills May Have Errors - May 2009

Safe Medicine Use & Poison Prevention Tips: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers - May 2009

FDA Approves Drug for Treatment of Aggressive Brain Cancer - May 2009

Testosterone Gel Safety Concerns Prompt FDA to Require Label Changes, Medication Guide - May 2009

FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products - May 2009

Medical Screenings You Can't Live Without - May 2009

CFA Urges Basic Precautions Against H1N1 Flu - April 2009

FDA Requires Boxed Warning for All Botulinum Toxin Products - April 2009

Influenza A(H1N1) - Update 6 - April 2009

BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams: Scammers are Creating Their Own Epidemic of Spam E-mails - April 2009

Swine Influenza (Flu) - April 2009

FDA Requires Additional Labeling for Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers to Help Consumers Use Products Safely - April 2009

HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu - April 2009

Statement by World Health Organization Director-General - April 2009

Updated FDA Action on Plan B (levonorgestrel) Tablets - April 2009

Take Care to Know Your Air - April 2009

FDA Approves Coartem Tablets to Treat Malaria - April 2009

Housing

Fannie Mae Implementing New Loan-to-Value Ceiling for Home Affordable Refinance Program; Loans Eligible for Delivery September 1 - July 2009

HUD Announces Expanded Eligibility for Making Home Affordable Refinancing - July 2009

Prepare for Hurricanes by Safeguarding Tax Records - June 2009

Shocking: Lightning Claim Costs Continue to Rise - June 2009

Homeowners Can Cut Federal Income Taxes up to $1,500 and Reduce Home Energy Bills with Energy Efficiency Tax Credits - June 2009

HUD Expands Multi-Lingual Website to Help Families Who are Limited English Proficient to Gain Access to HUD Programs - June 2009

HUD and Acting Surgeon General Unveil National Strategy to Produce Healthy Homes - June 2009

Swimming Pools Are a Great Way to Beat the Heat, But Be Sure to Consider the Insurance and Safety Implications - June 2009

Don’t Let Summer Fuel Costs Strain Your Budget - May 2009

FTC Begins Rulemaking to Address Unfair and Deceptive Mortgage Practices - May 2009

Well Water Should be Tested Annually to Reduce Health Risks to Children - May 2009

Can You Get an Obama Loan Modification? - May 2009

Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams - May 2009

EPA Offers Tips to Save Energy and Fight Climate Change this Summer - May 2009

12 Things Homebuyers Shouldn't Overlook - May 2009

Great Time for First-Time Homebuyers - May 2009

Good Credit Score Not Good Enough Anymore - May 2009

How to Recycle CFC Bulbs and Other Mercury-Containing Lights - April 2009

Savings Tips: Save Money on Your Utilities - April 2009

OCC Offers Tips to Avoid Mortgage Modification and Foreclosure Avoidance Scams - April 2009

4 Costly Refinancing Fees to Watch Out For - April 2009

Yuck - Are You Insured For Sewer Backup? - April 2009

10 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make - April 2009

Money

Use Caution When Buying Michael Jackson Memorabilia; Value of Items Could Only Be Sentimental - June 2009

Check Withholding to Avoid a Tax Surprise - June 2009

Building Blocks for Successful Investing - June 2009

Homeowners Can Cut Federal Income Taxes up to $1,500 and Reduce Home Energy Bills with Energy Efficiency Tax Credits - June 2009

BBB Warns Consumers of Robocalls Promising to Lower Their Credit Card Interest Rate - June 2009

What to do When You Can't Pay a Student Loan - June 2009

Budgeting: Summer Travel Budgeting Center - June 2009

8 Major Benefits of New Credit Card Law - May 2009

Don’t Let Summer Fuel Costs Strain Your Budget - May 2009

10 Ways to Rate Your Financial Adviser - May 2009

When It Makes Sense to Rent - May 2009

Credit Card Traps You Still Need to Watch For - May 2009

The 7 New Rules of Financial Security - May 2009

Changes in FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage - May 2009

Seven Ways to Beat the Bank - May 2009

Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams - May 2009

Take Time To Evaluate Your Disability Insurance Needs During Disability Insurance Awareness Month - May 2009

Longevity Should Have a Prominent Place in Any Retirement Plan - May 2009

NASAA Reminds Investors to Investigate Before Investing - May 2009

The Check Is in the Mail: Senior Stimulus Payments to Begin Arriving Today - May 2009

Settle Your Debts Yourself - May 2009

Five Money Lessons for New College Grads - May 2009

50 Thrifty Ideas - May 2009

Credit Advice You Can Trust - May 2009

Financial Literacy for the Whole Family - April 2009

BBB Receives More than 1,200 Complaints and Reports Against Extended Auto Warranty Company - April 2009

Fed Cracks Down on Credit Card Issuers - April 2009

OCC Offers Tips to Avoid Mortgage Modification and Foreclosure Avoidance Scams - April 2009

Made a mistake? Form 1040X to the Rescue - April 2009

Seven Facts about the New Sales Tax Deduction for Vehicle Purchases - April 2009

FTC Offers Pay-off Information to Consumers with Non-bank Credit Cards - April 2009

Tax Credit for Ford Hybrids Begins Phase-Out - April 2009

Keys to Saving - April 2009

10 Smart and Fun Things to Do With Your Money - April 2009

IRS Will Allow No-Penalty Withdrawals from IRAs - April 2009

Beware of IRS’ 2009 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams - April 2009

Top Ten Facts about Amended Returns - April 2009

Five Financial Moves You Should Definitely Make -- and Five You Shouldn't - April 2009

Identity Theft - April 2009

IRS Urges Taxpayers To e-file Extension Requests by April 15 Filing Deadline - April 2009

BBB Advice on Purchasing Wedding Insurance - April 2009

Credit and Debit Card Fees Related to Tax Payment are Deductible - April 2009

Little Bernie Madoffs Abound on the Internet -- BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Schemes Flourishing Online - April 2009

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Making Federal Tax Payments - April 2009

Credit Card Damage Control - April 2009

IRS Grants Minnesota, North Dakota Flood Victims until May 15 To File Tax Returns, Make Payments - April 2009

How Credit Line Decreases Can Affect FICO® Scores - April 2009

Credit Card Repayment Calculator - March 2009

GMAC Financial Services Bolsters Effort to Educate - March 2009

Save a Buck: Fix It for Free - March 2009

Everything You Need to Know About College Aid - February 2009

Small Business

Is Your Business Insured For Flood Loss? Floods Can Happen Any Time, Any Where, So Be Prepared! - April 2009

Yuck - Are You Insured For Sewer Backup? - April 2009

BBB Warns Small Business Owners to Beware of Telephone Relay Fraud - April 2009

Travel

Entire Sun Road Projected to Open to Vehicles on Friday, June 26 - June 2009

Experience America’s Best Idea this Summer - New Web Feature: Great National Park Getaways - June 2009

Celebrate Independence in America’s National Parks - June 2009

National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three Summer Weekends to Increase Tourism, Boost Economy - June 2009

Budgeting: Summer Travel Budgeting Center - June 2009

In Airport Security, Shoes Go Directly on the X-ray Belt - May 2009

Travel Warning: Swine Influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico - Avoid Nonessential Travel to Mexico - April 2009

Parks and Byways: Connecting People and Places - April 2009

Influenza A(H1N1) - Update 6 - April 2009

And More

New Art Enlivens U.S. Education Department Headquarters - June 2009

First Drug to Treat Cancer in Dogs Approved - June 2009

USPS Giving Option to Pay by the Box, No Weighing Required - May 2009

'Twitterjacking' -- Identity Theft in 140 Characters or Less - May 2009

National Archives Recalls Flu Pandemic of 1918: With Concerns of a New Flu Pandemic, a Look Back at an Old One - April 2009

Hurricane Season Tweets - April 2009

Public Events at the Library of Congress, May - August 2009 - April 2009

National Archives Continues Year-Long Celebration of Lincoln’s Bicentennial in May - April 2009

National Archives to Release Reagan and Bush Presidential Records - April 2009

Library of Congress, UNESCO and Partners To Launch World Digital Library - April 2009

Americorps To Help Consumers Prepare for DTV Transition - March 2009

Stopping Unwanted Faxes - March 2009

Save a Buck: Fix It for Free - March 2009

National Endowment for the Arts Announces New Additions to The Big Read Library - January 2009

Social Media