Consumer Issues

Air Quality Conditions Find local daily air quality.
Cardratings.org (Citizens for Fair Credit Card Terms (CFCCT) Compares credit card interest rates, fees, benefits, rewards,
rebates, annual fees, and other features.
Consumer World. Extensive portal site for consumer information.
FactCheck.org checks accuracy of claims made by political leaders
Kelley Blue Book Check the value of used cars as well as new car prices
eHow "More than 15,000 How-to Solutions." How to iron a shirt, reduce paperwork, make your own drain cleaner, get mail on the road, etc.
Federal Citizen Information Center Main Page. Full-text versions of consumer publications from the federal government.
Fuel Economy Find the gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution ratings for your car
Homefair.com. Includes real estate, mortgage loans, relocation, apartments, cost-of-living, school reports, and more.
Import Alerts Monthly list of import items rejected by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
IRS Tax Forms, Instructions, and Publications (Internal Revenue Service). Tax news, publications, instructions, forms, regulations, and statistics.
National Do Not Call Registry Block telemarketers from calling your telephone number
National Nutrient Database Identify the nutrients in your food
Maine.gov:Living:Consumer Protection. Especially for Maine residents, information about consumer rights, filing complaints, and other protections.
Maine State Energy Program "provides information on energy efficiency and renewable energy, technical assistance, and appropriate referrals to Maine businesses and homeowners."
NADAguides.com (National Automobile Dealers' Association). Includes new and used car pricing, insurance quotes, credit information, and "lemon check."
Nutrition Information "Information on food and nutrition for consumers"

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Consumer Issues

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