The 2006 Consumer Action Handbook, available free from ConsumerAction.gov, is a must have for every consumer. This 159 page booklet provides information about how to be a Savvy Consumer with advice about everything from online auctions to filing a complaint.
Included in the Handbook is a Consumer Assistance Directory. This section provides contact information for State and Federal agencies and many well know private corporations.
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Investing in a 401 (k) is a great way to save for retirement. If you need more information about how these plans work or how much you should be contributing send for a free 401 (k) Plans booklet. This informative publication has been compiled by the MetLife Consumer Education Center and the FCIC.
After you have you retirement plan in place then you might want to read Fiscal Fitness for Older Americans a free publication offered by the FDIC.
