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Automobiles
ALLDATA Recall Notices and Technical Service Bulletins
 alldata.com
Obtain lists of safety recalls, emissions recalls, general recalls and service bulletins on your automobile.
AutoTrader
autotrader.com
Cars.com
cars.com
Edmund's Automotive Buyer's Guides
edmunds.com
GreenerCars.org
greenercars.org
Access selected information from ACEEE's Green Book Online, including lists of the Greenest Vehicles of the Year and How to Buy Green. (From the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy).
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
hwysafety.org
Find individual vehicle ratings based on 40 mph frontal offset crash test conducted by IIHS.
IntelliChoice CarCenter
intellichoice.com
You can search for new cars by make or by type of vehicle to retrieve information on pricing, features, performance, and safety ratings.
Kelley Blue Book
kbb.com
MSN Auto
autos.msn.com
This site from Microsoft includes basic car buying tips as well as a vast database of specs, photos, and descriptions of new car and truck models.
NADA Used Vehicle Values
nadaguides.com
NHTSA Research & Development
nhtsa.dot.gov
A source for a variety of automobile safety information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Provides information about vehicle crashworthiness and crash avoidance, statistics, and analysis.
Your Vehicle: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
eere.energy.gov
Energy-related information about vehicles from the U.S. Department of Energy. Includes a fuel
economy guide to compare vehicles, and information ranging from alternative fuels to electric
bicycles.
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Consumer Protection
Better Business Bureau
bbb.org
In addition to a directory of local Bureau offices, provides information on alerts, buying guides, links to national and local business reporting databases, and a charity advisory database. Includes a link to Better Business Bureau of Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois, located in St. Louis
Better Business Bureau of Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois
stlouis.bbb.org
Located in St. Louis, the bureau provides information on alerts, buying guides, links to national and local business reporting databases, and a charity advisory database.
Check a Charity
ago.mo.gov
Search for financial information about hundreds of charitable organizations that solicit donations in Missouri. Users can search for specific charities or view a list of all charities. (Site provided by the Missouri Attorney General's Office).
Consumer Energy Information
eere.energy.gov
Information provided by the U. S. Department of Energy on how to make energy-smart purchases for your home and business.
Consumers Union
consumersunion.org
An independent, nonprofit testing organization serving consumers with information on matters that affect your health, money, and well-being.
Federal Citizen Information Center
pueblo.gsa.gov
Concise, unbiased government publications covering subjects such as education, money, home buying, and more.
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection
ftc.gov
Consumer protection information provided by the FTC includes subjects about abusive lending, identity theft, telemarketing, and more.
Food and Drug Administration
fda.gov
Find information and news about food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and other products regulated by the FDA. Search for the latest information on specific topics and products in Consumer Health Information for You and Your Family.
Fraud Information
fraud.org
National Consumers League's National Fraud Information Center provides information about telemarketing and Internet fraud.
MDI Consumer Services
insurance.mo.gov
The Missouri Department of Insurance web site contains information about consumer complaints, insurance rates, financial ratings, insurers who can do business in Missouri, as well as statutes and regulations.
Missouri Consumer Protection Hotline
ago.mo.gov
File a consumer complaint or check on the legitimacy of a business or charity through the Missouri Consumer Protection Division (Missouri Attorney General's Office).
Missouri Medicaid Fraud Hotline
ago.mo.gov
Find information about protecting Missouri seniors, and how to report suspected Medicaid fraud, or neglect and abuse of nursing home residents in Missouri through the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Missouri Attorney General's Office).
Missouri No Call List
ago.missouri.gov
Find information on the Missouri No Call list and No Call law. Register online to reduce telemarketing calls to your home. (Missouri Attorney General's Office).
Missouri Office of the Attorney General
ago.mo.gov
Information about consumer issues in Missouri, including consumer news, child support enforcement, information for seniors, the Sunshine Law, and more. The site contains free publications, protection hotline numbers, and contact information for regional offices.
National Do Not Call Registry
donotcall.gov
Use this Federal Trade Commission site to register, verify or change your registration, or file a complaint. Find links to sites with additional information about the FTC and the Registry, and for consumers, businesses, and the media.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
privacyrights.org
This site provides information on consumer education, research, and advocacy program. Also, learn some practical tips and how to take action on privacy protection.
The Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information
federalreserve.gov
This site provides information on how to be a smart consumer when it comes to credit cards, home mortgages, vehicle leasing, complaints about a bank, and identity theft.
U.S. Consumer Gateway
consumer.gov
A "one-stop" site to consumer information from the federal government. Organized into categories such as Health and Product Safety, users are guided to relevant government sites. Also a good source for current information on scams, recalls and consumer education campaigns.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
cpsc.gov
Find information on thousands of product recalls, searching by company or product. The Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products.
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Credit Information & Credit Reports
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
cccsstl.org
This local budget and debt management counseling service offers some free information on it web site under Financial Tools, including an introduction to money management basics.
Credit Bureaus
experian.com
equifax.com
transunion.com
Credit Information & Credit Reports
ftc.gov
This Federal Trade Commission site provides information on various credit topics, such as choosing a credit card, building better credit, and disputing credit report errors. Includes the brochure Your Access to Free Credit Reports, and a link to the central site for ordering free credit reports from all three nationwide credit bureaus.
Truth About Credit
truthaboutcredit.org
Devoted to advice about credit cards, this site is sponsored by the Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs). Gives links to two sites that search for the best credit card deals.
Financial Calculators
Bankrate.com
bankrate.com
Users can calculate auto loans, credit card interest rates, mortgages, and more, based on overnight rates. Search for highest yields or rates by geographic location in the Compare Rates section.
Choose To Save
choosetosave.org
Provides over 100 financial calculators to help with budget, credit, home mortgage, retirement, and insurance issues. Answers questions such as "How much should I set aside for emergencies?" and "How much will it cost to raise a child?"
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Product Evaluations
BizRate.com
bizrate.com
Provides store ratings from customers, price and quality comparisons, and special offers.
Consumer Reviews
consumerreview.com
A searchable and browsable site offering product reviews written by consumers. Note: although reviews written by other consumers may be useful, they are not edited and authoritative.
ConsumerSearch
consumersearch.com
Summarizes product reviews from the leading review sources such as Consumer Reports and the Good Housekeeping Institute.
Consumer World
consumerworld.org
An index to consumer information and reference guides compiled by a consumer advocate and attorney. Find links to consumer alerts, blue book prices, mortgage rates, and more.
CNET Reviews
reviews.cnet.com
Provides consumer and editorial reviews on a wide array of electronic products, including computers, wireless devices, home video and audio equipment, phones and accessories, and more.
DealTime
dealtime.com
A shopping search engine which enables consumers to compare products, prices, and merchants, and access consumer reviews and ratings to make buying decisions.
eCoustics
ecoustics.com
Provides consumer electronics information through product reviews, buying advice, and price comparisons of home and car electronics.
Epinions
epinions.com
Presents the opinions of actual consumers on over 200,000 products.
MyRatePlan
myrateplan.com
Helps consumers locate the best price for the amount of service they need. Rate calculators are available for services such as wireless, long distance, travel, and credit cards.
mySimon
mysimon.com
Compare prices on many products such as electronics, movies, apparel, home and garden, books, office equipment, and travel and leisure.
PCWorld.com
pcworld.com
Offers reviews of computer products, product pricing information, a library of evaluated freeware and shareware, and free newsletters.
PriceGrabber
pricegrabber.com
Find the best prices and read reviews by other consumers for computers, electronics, movies, music, software, and more. Note: although reviews written by other consumers may be useful, they are not edited and authoritative.
PriceSCAN
pricescan.com
Find reports on products and prices for goods such as books, computers, electronics, prescription drugs, office equipment, sporting goods, and much more.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
cpsc.gov
Find information on thousands of product recalls, searching by company or product. The Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products.
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Real Estate
Apartments.com
apartments.com
This web site is a nationwide database of apartments available for rent. Includes a roommate matching service for a fee.
HUD: Homes and Communities
hud.gov
Information provided by The US Department of Housing and Urban Development on house buying, selling, and renting. Also, find information on fair housing, bad landlords, and more.
National Association of Realtors
realtor.com
Realtor.com, the official web site for the National Association of Realtors, allows home buyers to search for homes in their area, using a variety of criteria to narrow the search.
Socialserve.com
socialserve.com
This site provides a database of affordable housing, allowing you to search by number of bedrooms, rent, location, and whether the landlord accepts Section 8 vouchers. St. Louis County and City of St. Louis properties are included in the database.
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