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Autopedia - the Automotive Encyclopedia - from pricing information to rebates and recalls
Customer Service Numbers
Consumer Guide Prices, ratings, and reviews for new and used cars
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.
A.M. Best Company - Access best ratings and company reports. Free but registration required
Insurance.com - Free insurance quotes
Insurance Finder - Free insurance quotes, advertiser-supported
Annual Credit Report - Free annual credit report online
Better Business Bureau Online - Locate companies that are members of their local BBB
Charity Navigator - Learn more about a charity you're considering donating to.
Cellular Phone Plan Rate Comparison
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
Consumer Reports - via NCLive 1984 to the present less the three most current months
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.
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Wesabe - Wesabe is a community of real people dealing with real money issues.
Pear Budget - the simplest budgeting and expense tracking tool on the internet.
Spendji - is the smarter, easier way to plan your spending and manage the details for activities, events and projects.
NetworthIQ - was conceived as a place where people can track, share and compare their financial status.