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Credit and Banking

Automatic Deductions: Watch Out for Pitfalls Problems you may experience with authorizing an automatic deduction. (Nolo Press)
Consumers and Banks: Filing a Complaint The Federal Reserve System might be able to help if you have a complaint about a bank or other financial institution. (Federal Reserve Bank)
Credit Scoring Learn what your credit score is and how to improve it. (Nolo Press)
Equal Credit Opportunity Protection for Consumers The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) ensures that all consumers are given an equal chance to obtain credit. (Federal Trade Commission)
If You Suspect Credit Discrimination If you suspect credit discrimination, complain. Here's how... (Federal Trade Commission)
Keeping Bank Fees Down These days it seems that banks will charge for anything, even talking to a teller. Here are a few ways to save on fees. (Nolo Press)
Shopping for Credit Cards Before signing up for a credit card, learn about the key credit terms. (Nolo Press)

Travel

Air Travel: Carry-On Items and Luggage Guidelines for carry-on items, tips on transporting special items, and more. (FindLaw)
New Passport Requirements Beginning on January 23, 2007, all persons -- including U.S. citizens -- traveling by air will be required to have a passport in order to enter the United States. (FindLaw)
Before You Book A Room If you follow these suggestions before bedding down at a hotel, you may be able to sleep a little easier. (Nolo Press)
Before You Buy a Tour Before buying any tour, consider these questions. (Nolo Press)
Children Traveling Alone What you need to know if your child will fly alone. (Nolo Press)
How to Resolve Disputes on the Road Learn the most effective way to deal with problems that crop up during your travels. (Nolo Press)
Renting a Car It pays to learn some basic information about renting a car before you appear at the rental counter. (Nolo Press)

Insurance

Protecting Yourself When You Deal With Your Insurance Company What to do now so that you won't have unpleasant surprises when you make a claim. (Nolo Press)
Getting the Most From Your Health Insurance Learn the law and make your health insurance benefits work for you. (Nolo Press)
Glossary: Automobile Insurance Terms A glossary of common terms related to automobile insurance. (FindLaw)
Travel Insurance: The Benefits and Limitations The different types of travel insurance and what they cover. (Nolo Press)

Miscellaneous Consumer Topics

Canceling a Contract Within Three Days There are several federal laws that allow you to cancel certain contracts within a few days of signing them. (Nolo Press)
Are You My Phone Company? Your long distance carrier shouldn't be switched without your knowledge. But sometimes it happens, because of a phenomenon called "slamming." (Nolo Press)
Home Improvement: How to Avoid Paying Twice Protect yourself from mechanics liens if your contractor fails to pay his subcontractors or suppliers. (Nolo Press)
State Consumer Protection Offices Whether you've fallen prey to a consumer scam or just need information, your state or local consumer protection agency can help. Here's how to find the office in your area. (Nolo Press)
What Does Invasion Of Privacy Mean? Invasion of privacy wasn't "invented" as a legal concept until the 20th Century. (Nolo Press)

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