Consumer Resources
Our expert resources help consumers make smart buying decisions, avoid trouble and resolve common problems. For even more helpful information, visit our list of federal agencies and national consumer organizations.
Buyers Guides
With some useful guides and tips your next big purchase will be pushed to the next level.
How-To Guides
Our how-to articles can help with step-by-step guidance on life’s important topics.
- How to handle bill collectors
- How to build credit
- How to buy a car with bad credit
- How to buy gold
- How to buy stock
- How to find cheap car insurance
- How to fix your credit
- How to get a business loan
- How to speed up your metabolism
- How to find the right lawyer
- How to burn off a pumpkin spice latte
- How to speed up your computer
Important Consumer Questions
Don’t waste time wondering, we have answers to your important questions.
- How much do I need to retire?
- Do you owe more than your neighbor?
- How roadworthy is your rideshare?
- What happens when the Internet goes down?
- Should I file for bankruptcy?
- Should you cancel your vacation?
- Who’s Moving to the Midwest?
- Who's Moving to the Northeast?
- Who’s Moving to the South?
- Who’s Moving to the West?
- Why are older consumers buying less?
Additional Resources
Additional articles and resources to help you become a more confident consumer.
- Recalls
- Class actions
- Small claims guide
- Lemon laws
- Your power of attorney
- Your FACTA government credit report
- Resources by state
- Scams
- How to avoid the rebate trap
- Pet lemon laws
- U.S. road conditions by state
- How to thank a veteran on Veterans Day
- Ways to Celebrate World Kindness Day
- 8 foods bad for dogs
- Who are the biggest giftcrastinators in America?
- The Best Black Friday Deals of 2019
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