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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 27, 2007

Credit-Card Insurance: Not So Sure!

What credit-card insurance really does.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 27, 2007

Debit-Card Don'ts

Pitfalls of debit cards.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 27, 2007

Finding Creditable Credit-Card Counseling

Ways to identify credible credit card counselors.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 27, 2007

Online Auction Rip-Offs

Tips for online auctions.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 27, 2007

Keeping Secrets: Password Dos and Don'ts

Tips for creating safe passwords.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 27, 2007

Junk Mail: None for Me, Thanks!

How to decrease or eliminate junk mail.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 27, 2007

Tips for Tight Technology

How to safeguard your computers from hackers.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 19, 2007

Health Care System Melting Down, Says Creighton University Expert

AARP Interview with Dr. Richard L. O’Brien, M.D.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 18, 2007

Slash Your Energy Bill

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 18, 2007

Ring Leaders: Tips for Saving on Your Phone Bill

Ways to save on phone bills.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 18, 2007

Cash for Your Trash

You may be surprised how much the dusty stuff in your attic is worth to somebody.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 17, 2007

Looking Gift Cards in the Face

Gift cards can have expiration dates and certain restrictions.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 15, 2007

Portrait of an ID Thief

A former identity thief shares his story.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 14, 2007

Unique Consumer Guide Free from AARP Idaho

For the first time Idaho consumers will have access to a single comprehensive guide that will tell them what the costs for long-term care facilities are in their own communities. The section on long-term care insurance explains fully what this type of insurance covers and the cost.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: December 14, 2007

Helping to Prevent Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft

The risk of consumer fraud and identity theft continues to rise, particularly during the holiday season, and AARP is working to ensure that consumers have the tools they need to protect themselves.

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