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September 26, 2004 Free Health Guides People often fail to follow directions when taking medications. Guides from the FDA and the Federal Citizen Information Center can help avoid such errors. They also offer health tips on diabetes and other advice. These publications are available together in a package in either English or Spanish. The package of English publications consists of the following: The package of Spanish publications package consists of the following: To get your free package of either English or Spanish publications, just complete this special order form. You may also call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for the "Health Package." |
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August 22 , 2004 How To Buy A Car From Uncle Sam Did you know that the federal government is in the car business? It's set to sell off 40,000 cars, trucks, vans and SUVs this year. All were leased for routine transportation by government agencies. (They aren't military or repossessed vehicles.) When the lease terms are up, the vehicles are sold at public auctions as well as online. They sell at big savings, with no extra fees added on. To learn more about these sales, you can order a free brochure from the GSA Fleet and the Federal Citizen Information Center. To get a free copy, fill out the order form below To get your free copy , just complete this order form. You may also call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "How to Buy A Car From Uncle Sam." |
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July 7 , 2004 Power$mart Energy conservation no longer means turning off the air-conditioning and sweating it out in your underwear. Instead, the focus is on using technology to maximize each bit of energy we use. And you might be surprised to know that the place to start is at home. The average home produces twice as much greenhouse gas pollution as the average car. Want to learn how to cut that pollution - and how to cut your energy bill? A new booklet from the Alliance to Save Energy and the Federal Citizen Information Center can help. It's got advice on everything from how a few lightbulbs can cut your costs to why idle TVs and VCRs cost you $30 a year. To get your free copy, just complete our special order form or call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "Dept. 60." |
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March 21, 2004 Tips You Can Bank On Want tips on how to lower your banking fees? Or would you like to get more services from your bank? How long do you have to keep bank records? And what questions should you ask before you sign a contract on a home loan (such as is there a prepayment penalty or what would cause the monthly payment to change)? A free publication from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation can help you with all these questions and more. It's available through the Federal Citizen Information Center. To get your free publication, just complete our special order form or call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "Dept. 50." |
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February 1, 2004 National Consumer Protection Week Package Do you realize that every time you do a financial transaction, such as making a savings account withdrawal, buying a U.S. Savings Bond, or contributing to your IRA, you’re potentially affecting your future economic well-being? A group of federal, state and local agencies and national advocacy organizations join forces every February for National Consumer Protection Week. This year's theme, "Financial Literacy: Earning a Lifetime of Dividends," focuses on practical steps all of us can take to better manage our personal finances. A free package of publications from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Labor, and the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards can help. For additional resources, visit the National Consumer Protection Week web site at www.consumer.gov/ncpw. To get your free financial literacy package, just complete our special order form or call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "Dept. 37." |
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December 2003 Coping With Arthritis Does pain in your knees ever leave you in so much discomfort that you have trouble sleeping? Do you have trouble getting out of bed because of pain in your joints? If so, you could be one of the more than 40 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis. A free package of two publications from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, can guide you in your efforts to understand the disease and help relieve the pain that comes with it. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints causing redness, swelling, stiffness, and pain. However, there are medical treatments that can minimize your pain and improve the function of your joints:
Learn more with the free Coping With Arthritis package. There are three easy ways to get your free publications:
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December 2003 Buying A New Home Buying your own home is the American dream. It's where your family will live and grow, and it's a good investment. But embarking on this dream, and finding the right home for your family's needs can be stressful as well as exciting. Here's some help. Learn the step by step process of finding and buying your own home with a new free package of publications from the Federal Citizen Information Center. Use the HUD Home Buying Guide to find out how HUD can help you purchase a home. Get the facts on HUD Homes—where to find one, the steps to follow when buying a HUD Home and how to finance your HUD Home. Use the chart to estimate your monthly mortgage payments. Even if you don't have a lot of money to put down on a home, learn how you can still buy the home you want with How to Buy a Home With a Low Down Payment from the Mortgage Insurance Companies of America and the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Use the handy worksheet to evaluate your financial resources and determine what kind of house fits your budget. Once you set your budget and are ready to shop for a loan, learn what to expect from your lender with Don't Be a Victim of Loan Fraud: Protect Yourself from Predatory Lenders from HUD. If your lender charges higher interest rates or encourages you to overstate your income, you may be a victim of predatory lending. A HUD-sponsored homeownership education course can help decrease your chances of becoming a victim. Learn more with the free Buying a New Home package. There are three easy ways to get your free publications:
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December 2003 La Diabetes y las Mujeres Un tercio de las nueve millones de mujeres que padecen de diabetes no lo saben, no están recibiendo tratamiento, y corren el riesgo de enfrentar problemas aún más serios. Por ser las principales responsables por el cuido de sus familias, las mujeres deben crear conciencia de esta condición - por su propia salud y por la de sus seres queridos. Obtenga información acerca de la diabetes, sus síntomas y como manejarla con un paquete gratis que consiste de tres publicaciones del Centro Federal de Información para la Ciudadanía, y de la Oficina para la Salud de la Mujer de la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA por sus siglas en inglés). El paquete contiene información que la ayudará a determinar su riesgo de sufrir de diabetes, al igual que una lista que la ayudará a manejar de una mejor manera sus medicamentos – como por ejemplo, cuándo tomarlos y cómo lidiar con los efectos secundarios. La diabetes afecta la habilidad del cuerpo de producir o responder a la insulina. Ésto puede resultar en problemas del corazón y de los riñones, ceguera, o derrame cerebral. Su riesgo de padecer de diabetes aumenta si usted está obeso, hace poco ejercicio, tiene presión alta, o algún miembro de su familia inmediata sufre de diabetes. Algunos de los síntomas asociados a la diabetes son el cansancio, sentir mucha sed y/o hambre extrema, orinar frecuentemente, la pérdida de peso, y visión borrosa. Aprenda más sobre este tema con el paquete “La Diabetes y las Mujeres” . Usted puede obtener sus publicaciones de manera gratuita de tres maneras:
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November 2003 Diabetes And Women One third of the nine million women who have diabetes - don't know it, aren't getting treatment and are at risk of even more serious problems. As the primary caregivers for their families, women need to be aware of this condition—for their own health, and that of their loved ones. Get the facts on diabetes, its symptoms, and how to manage it with a free package of three publications from the Federal Citizen Information Center and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Women's Health. The package contains information for you to assess your risk for diabetes, and a checklist to help you manage your medications — when to take them, and how to deal with side effects. Also included are tasty recipes for healthy meals. Diabetes affects the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin. This can lead to heart and kidney problems, blindness, or stroke. Your risk of diabetes may be increased if you are overweight, get little exercise, have high blood pressure, or have an immediate family member with diabetes. Warning signs of diabetes are fatigue, unusual thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination, weight loss and blurred vision. Learn more with the “Diabetes and Women” package. There are three easy ways to get your free publications:
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June 4, 2003 Employment Law Guide The Department of Labor has placed a significant emphasis on increasing its compliance assistance efforts to better protect the wages, health benefits, retirement security, safety and health of America’s workforce. The Employment Law Guide describes the Department’s main laws and regulations in plain language for employers needing introductory information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health and nondiscrimination policies for their businesses. To get your free publication and a FREE Consumer Information Catalog, just complete our special order form or call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "Dept. 88." If you prefer, you
may order via regular mail. Send your request to Employment Law
Guide, Pueblo, CO 81009. |
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June 1, 2003 Cellular Service Guide Trying to find the right cell phone service? A new free guide from the National Consumer's League and Sprint explains most basic plans and their charges and suggests questions to ask before signing a contract. (You'll want to track when and where you'll be making your calls.) It also offers tips for picking and using a phone. To get your free copy of Going Wireless and a free Consumer Information Catalog listing more than 200 valuable federal publications, just complete our special order form or call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "Dept. 91." If you prefer, you may order via regular mail. Send your request to Going Wireless, Pueblo, CO 81009. |
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May 11, 2003 How To
Get a Better Grade On Your Credit Report Just like school, you're still getting graded -- but now it's on your financial management skills. Credit reports reveal your history of paying off debts and bills, and they can give an overall credit score. These scores and your credit history help determine if you'll get an insurance policy, a loan, an apartment rental or even a job. Correcting even small errors or fixing problems in your report can mean a better interest rate on your mortgage or credit card. What are some big strikes against you? Paying bills late, not paying the minimum due, having too many credit cards and carrying a lot of debt. But help is available: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Consumer News tells how to understand and improve your credit To get your free copy of Your Credit Record: A Report Card on Your Personal Finances and a free Consumer Information Catalog listing more than 200 valuable federal publications, just complete our special order form or call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "Dept. 87." If you prefer, you may order via regular mail. Send your request to Your Credit Report, Pueblo,CO 81009. |
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Citizen's
Survival Kit Dear Abby: You have always encouraged readers to stay informed, be prepared, and adjust positively to whatever problems they are dealt from the deck of life. With this in mind, we are offering your readers a " Citizen's Survival Kit." It’s a package of consumer information booklets, focused on protecting our families and ourselves. Whether someone is trying to assemble a disaster preparedness kit, do financial planning, make a will, or resolve a consumer complaint about a product, it can be accomplished quickly and simply by following the advice in this selection of booklets. The "Citizen's Survival Kit" will be provided FREE to Dear Abby readers. Thank you, Abby, for continuing to promote the health and safety of all Americans. Federal Citizen Information
Center
When I saw the Citizen’s Survival Kit you assembled, I was impressed. They say there’s no free lunch, but your booklets provide a banquet of information. The Disaster Preparedness booklet is a gem, and the Consumer Action Handbook belongs in every household. Readers, supplies are limited, so don’t waste any time. The kit can be ordered at no cost to you. There are three ways to order one: (1) Call toll-free, 1-888-878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time; (2) send your name and address to: Citizen’s Survival Kit, Pueblo, CO 81009; or (3) order it online. P.S. While you’re visiting that site, you can also read, print out or save hundreds of other free publications. (What fun! I feel like Lady Bountiful!) |
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April 20, 2003 Build Your
Wealth Building wealth doesn't mean winning the lottery. Most folks get there the old fashioned way: They save. It's not glamorous, but it is important. The Consumer Federation of America and Bank of America now are offering a free brochure with five key saving strategies. You also can fill out a form or go online to join the new American Savers program. You'll get a monthly newsletter and fact sheets on different ways to save. But wait! There's more! By filling in the order form below, as long as supplies last, you will receive several free bonus publications to help you make the most of your money. To get your free brochure, the free bonus publications, and a free Consumer Information Catalog listing more than 200 valuable federal publications, just fill in your name and address on our special order form or call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "Dept. 81." |
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March 23, 2003 Stop Identity
Theft About 700,000 Americans have their identities stolen each year, ruining their credit and often costing thousands of dollars to fix. Now American Express has joined the Federal Trade Commission to issue a free brochure with tips on how to avoid identity theft. To get your free brochure, and a free Consumer Information Catalog listing more than 200 valuable federal publications, just fill in your name and address on our special order form or call toll free 1-888-8-PUEBLO, (that's 1-888-878-3256) weekdays 8am - 8pm ET and ask for "Dept. 80." Meanwhile:
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Think it Through
No medicine is entirely risk-free, and this eight-page brochure educates consumers about the five critical steps in making informed decisions and safely using medications. Talk, Know, Read, Avoid, Monitor. These critical steps allow consumers to lower the risks and obtain the full benefit from prescription and over-the-counter medications. Get your free package by filling your name and address on our special order form or calling 1-888-878-3256 weekdays and asking for "Department 73".
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