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National Consumer Organizations

NOTE: For other organizations, see Societies & Associations AARP: Consumer Affairs Section, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049; 888-687-2277; Web: www.aarp.org. Offers information on housing…

The Consumer Action Handbook

Source: U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs. The Consumer Action Handbook, published by the Federal Consumer Information Center, is over 160 pages of valuable information that no consumer should be…

Consumers' Union

(Encyclopedia) Consumers' Union, product testing and rating organization founded (1936) to provide consumers with information and counsel regarding major retail goods and services. Through its…

State Regulations on Consumer Fireworks

See your state's policy on fireworks Related Links Fireworks Facts Pyrotechnics John Smith     Each state has its own policies and laws concerning consumer…

Stolen Identity: A Consumer Nightmare

Source: Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A new type of criminal has emerged—one who can wreak havoc with your finances and credit and destroy your good reputation. It's relatively easy for a…

Kelley, Florence

(Encyclopedia) Kelley, Florence, 1859–1932, American social worker and reformer, b. Philadelphia, grad. Cornell, 1882, and Northwestern Univ. law school, 1894. Married in 1884 to a Polish doctor,…

Consumer Fraud Complaints by Category, 2008

Learn the top 20 consumer fraud complaints as of 2008. Identity theft tops the list, with 26% of all fraud compaints, filed by 1,223,370 people that year. Protect yourself from identity theft by…

The Top Ten: Most Expensive Cars, 2006

December 10 - 17 Most Expensive Cars, 2006 Rank Make, Model Cost1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 $1,192,057 2. Pagani Zonda Roadster F C12S 7.3 667,321 3. SSC…