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
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
Inner City Press does investigations and reporting about human rights, transparency, corporate accountability, community reinvestment, predatory lending, environmental justice, fair housing, social exclusion and related topics.
Website: www.innercitypress.org
National Consumer Law Center offers information and publications.
Website: www.nclc.org
Consumers Union (CU) is an expert, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a reliable source of information consumers can depend on to help distinguish hype from fact and good products from bad ones. The CU is the publisher of Consumer Reports and its site offers a wealth of information on a variety of topics of interest to all consumers.
Website: www.consumerunion.org
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
For information on filing complaints and consumer information.
Phone: 877-382-4357
Website: www.consumer.ftc.gov