The US Department of Labor sponsors this site. It allows you to research information on salary/wages and job growth for all types of occupations and all 50 states.
Website: www.acinet.org
Category: Consumer Information – General
Consumer Action Website
Consumer handbook and resources from the Federal Citizen Information Center.
Website: www.consumeraction.gov
Consumer Action
Consumer Action is a national non-profit education and advocacy organization engaged in financial literacy and consumer protection. Its site provides consumer alerts, resources and other valuable information.
Website: www.consumer-action.org
Directory of Regulatory Boards
Know about the qualifications of those you are dealing with! This web site lets you access, by state, the governmental bodies and private associations that regulate and certify people in various professions including accounting, nursing, medicine, insurance, social work, marriage counseling, funeral services, real estate and insurance, to name just a few. Click on resources, then click on Directory of Regulatory Boards and Colleges.
Website: www.clearhq.org
Healthfinder.gov
Government site offering information and trusted resources on a wide range of physical and mental health topics including how to find medical care, fraud, insurance, support groups, patient privacy rights and much more.
Website: www.healthfinder.gov
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency
This government website gives links to find the cheapest fuel in your area and lets you compare vehicles by fuel efficiency! The site also offers great information on fuel savings, alternatively-fueled vehicles, and more!
Website: www.fueleconomy.gov
Federal Trade Commission
For information on filing complaints and consumer information.
Phone: 877-382-4357
Website: www.consumer.ftc.gov