National Consumer Protection Week (March 2 - 8, 2008) highlights consumer protection and consumer education efforts around the country. The theme for this year's NCPW is "Financial Literacy: A Sound Investment," encouraging consumers to master the financial facts of life and build a firm financial foundation. Click on the links below for information and resources on National Consumer Protection Week, managing your finances, and protecting your rights as a consumer.

• National Consumer Protection Week 2008 - Official site from Consumer.gov, featuring this year's theme: "Financial Literacy: A Sound Investment."

• Making a Budget and Repaying Debt - Tips on managing your expenses, repaying debts, and avoiding financial trouble, from FindLaw.

• Sample Budget and Sample Personal Financial Statement - Documents to help you get your financial situation in order, from FindLaw.

• Consumers and the Law - Informative articles and FAQs on goods and services, home improvement, travel, insurance, and much more, from FindLaw.

• Consumer Protection Agencies - Contact information for state, county, and city government consumer protection offices, from the Federal Citizen Information Center.

• More Resources:
• Federal Trade Commission: For Consumers
• Consumer Guides and Protection (USA.gov)
• FDIC: National Consumer Protection Week
• Consumer Financial Rights (FDIC)
• Consumer Action Handbook (FCIC) [PDF file]