Consumer Info

Consumer Reports - Available through NC-LIVE, presents articles on health, public safety, marketplace economics and the judicial & regulatory actions that affect consumers.

A.M. Best Company - Access best ratings and company reports. Free but registration required

Annual Credit Report - Free annual credit report online

Autopedia - the Automotive Encyclopedia - from pricing information to rebates and recalls

Better Business Bureau Online - Locate companies that are members of their local BBB

Bill Shrink - compare cellphone plans, credit cards, and more.

Charity Navigator - Learn more about a charity you're considering donating to.

Customer Service Numbers - a listing of more then 600 customer numbers

Consumer Guide - Prices, ratings, and reviews for new and used cars

Consumer Information Catalog - This is the catalog of government publications known for its Pueblo, Colorado mailing address.  Free and low cost publications offer information about cars, education, employment, health, money, and more

Consumer Product Safety Commission - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products.

Edmunds New and Used Car Guide - New and used car pricing information, reviews, and ratings

Fuel Economy - From the US Dept. of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this web site contains a fuel economy guide and vehicle-specific emissions information and safety ratings.

Insurance.com - Free insurance quotes

Insurance Finder - Free insurance quotes, advertiser-supported

The National Consumers League - The League provides the consumer's perspective on concerns including child labor, privacy on the Internet, food safety, and medication information.

Rowan County Tax exempt/Non profit organizations  -- List of Rowan County non-profit organizations from taxexemptworld.com.

The SEC Complaint Center - Report fraud or problems encountered with investment firms or brokers.  For information on the Commission's latest enforcement actions, opinions, or briefs filed, click here.  Use this form from the North American Securities Administrators Association to submit an investment-related complaint to the appropriate state/provincial securities regulator.

Budgeting

Pear Budget - the simplest budgeting and expense tracking tool on the internet.

NetworthIQ - was conceived as a place where people can track, share and compare their financial status.

Spendji - is the smarter, easier way to plan your spending and manage the details for activities, events and projects.

Wesabe - Wesabe is a community of real people dealing with real money issues.