archived articles on consumer information
Dream Skimmer
Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps customers unhappy with a start-your-own-business venture.
March 19, 2009
By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org
Pain at the Pump Contest Rules
Visit www.aarp.org/gassaving, register at the website (you do not need to be a member for this), and enter a gas tip. The gas tip can be any information you wish to share on how you use gas efficiently or conserve on your gasoline use. You will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes for providing a gas tip. The gas tip must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on the last day of the applicable Entry Period to be eligible for that drawing. Limit one (1) gas tip entry per person per e-mail address per household per Entry Period. While an entrant may submit one (1) gas tip per Entry Period, any gas tip submitted by an entrant must be substantially different from any other gas tip submitted by such entrant during the Sweepstakes Period.
July 14, 2008
By: AARP
Finding Creditable Credit-Card Counseling
Ways to identify credible credit card counselors.
December 27, 2007
Health Care System Melting Down, Says Creighton University Expert
AARP Interview with Dr. Richard L. O’Brien, M.D.
December 19, 2007
Source: AARP.org
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.
December 14, 2007
Source: AARP.org
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.
December 14, 2007
Source: AARP.org
Arkansans Express Investment Fraud Fears in AARP Study
Schedule an AARP volunteer speaker on investment fraud and financial security.
December 13, 2007
Source: AARP.org
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