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Get Moving: Using a Moving Company
AARP offers tips on how to make your next move more satisfying.

Get Ready for Digital TV
Tips to prepare you for the switch to digital television —a “must read” for anyone who owns a TV.

Home Security
Protect your home from crooks. AARP offers a few easy steps that can save you from hassle and loss.

How to Complain Effectively
AARP talks about what to do if you have a problem with a product or a service and how to complain effectively.

I Don’t Want Any More Unwanted Mail, Email and Faxes
AARP lists ways you can stop the flood of unwanted offers that come by mail, e-mail and fax.

Looking Gift Cards in the Face
Gift cards make great gifts but the fine print may short change your gift.

Online Auctions: Bidder Beware!
Buying from online auctions sites can be risky. AARP suggests ways to make bidding on the Internet safer.

Online Shopping: A Safety Checklist
Do you shop online? AARP’s helps you protect your money and your privacy when you buy online.

Payday Loans Don't Pay
AARP explains the pitfalls of payday loans and suggests alternatives for borrowing money.

Preplanning Your Funeral Arrangements
Know the options, prices and consumer protections that are available when planning a funeral.

Saving on Airfares
Shopping for the lowest air fares is a skill. AARP gives you the latest tips on how to fly for the lowest price.

Shopping for an Electric Company
If your state has more than one company supplying electricity, you can shop around for your electricity. You might even save money.

When Hearing Grows Difficult
AARP offers tips to consumers on how to shop for hearing aids and hearing care.

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