February 2013
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How to Identify and Dispute Errors on Your Credit...
A recent study on credit report accuracy found that 1 in 5 of the participating consumers had an error on at least one of their three credit reports.
Why Do Credit Report Errors Matter?
Errors on your credit report can negatively affect your credit score, which is used to evaluate your applications for credit cards, loans, jobs, housing, insurance, and more.
What Can You Do?
Check Your Credit...
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Looking for Answers to Your Consumer-Related... →
Ask us and the Federal Trade Commission during our live chat on March 6 at 2 p.m. EST. Get all the detail on how you can participate.
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This America Saves Week: Set a Goal. Make a Plan....
By Katie Bryan, America Saves Communications Manager
The theme for America Saves Week 2013 is more than just a theme; it’s the essence of a sound approach to savings, designed to help individuals take financial action. Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically. Knowing what you want to save for, how to achieve it, and then making the savings process automatic will allow you to reach your...
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Want to Intern at the White House? →
Are you a student who wants to intern at the White House this fall? The application period is now open.
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What is Sequestration?
Sequestration, sometimes called the sequester, is a process that automatically cuts the federal budget across most departments and agencies.
Congress included the threat of sequestration in the Budget Control Act of 2011 as a way to encourage compromise on deficit reduction efforts.
Congress couldn’t agree on a budget by the deadline set in the Budget Control Act, so mandatory budget cuts were...
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Participate in our National Consumer Protection...
We will host a National Consumer Protection Week Twitter chat on Wednesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. EST.
Experts from USA.gov, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will be on hand to answer your consumer-related questions and and provide government resources that can help. So whether you have questions about how to file a complaint with a company or how to learn...
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5 Easy Ways to Get Involved in America Saves Week...
By Katie Bryan, America Saves Communications Manager
America Saves Week, February 25 – March 2, 2013, is chance for individuals to assess their own saving status and take financial action. Studies reveal that having a savings plan with specific goals can have beneficial financial effects, even for lower-income families.
Here are 5 easy ways to get involved in America Saves Week:
1. Take the...
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Share Your Home with an International Student →
Expand your world by sharing your home with an international student. Learn more about hosting programs.
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How to Replace Five Common Vital Records
Copies of vital records, like birth and marriage certificates and military service records are often necessary in order to access a variety of government benefits and services.
But sometimes life happens and those vital records go missing. Maybe they were misplaced in a move, were stolen or got damaged in a fire.
We can help you find copies and replacements of your vital records so you can apply...
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Use the Interactive Home Energy Saver to Find Ways... →
Learn how you can save energy at home with the interactive Home Energy Saver:
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Find Out How to File a Work Discrimination Claim →
Work discrimination is not only wrong, it’s illegal. Find out how to file a work discrimination claim.
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Free Training for Small Business Owners and... →
If you own a small business—or are thinking of starting a small business—get the training you need to help your business succeed.
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers free online courses to help you start a business, manage a business, finance a business, work with the government as a contractor, and more.
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Protect Your Unborn Baby from Infections
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, find out how to protect your unborn baby from infections that can cause serious health problems.
A few of the infections that affect unborn babies or newborns include:
Group B Strep — About 1 in 4 women carry Group B Strep. This bacteria is usually not harmful to you, but it can be passed on to your baby during childbirth and lead to a...
