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CareerOneStop

The US Department of Labor sponsors this site. It allows you to research information on salary/wages and job growth for all types of occupations and all 50 states.

Website: careeronestop.org

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Consumer Action

Consumer Action is a national non-profit education and advocacy organization engaged in financial literacy and consumer protection. Its site provides consumer alerts, resources and other valuable information.

Website: consumer-action.org

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Directory of Regulatory Boards

Know about the qualifications of those you are dealing with! This web site lets you access, by state, the governmental bodies and private associations that regulate and certify people in various professions including accounting, nursing, medicine, insurance, social work, marriage counseling, funeral services, real estate and insurance, to name just a few. Click on resources, then click on Directory of Regulatory Boards and Colleges.

Website: clearhq.org

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Federal Citizen Information Center

Federal Citizen Information Center offers information and publications on a variety of consumer topics.

Website: pueblo.gsa.gov

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Federal Trade Commission

For information on filing complaints and consumer information.

Phone: 877-382-4357
Website: consumer.ftc.gov

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Healthfinder.gov

Government site offering information and trusted resources on a wide range of physical and mental health topics including how to find medical care, fraud, insurance, support groups, patient privacy rights and much more.

Website: healthfinder.gov

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National Consumer Law Center

National Consumer Law Center offers information and publications.

Website: nclc.org

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Usa.gov/benefits

This government site will assist you in finding out if you are eligible for government benefits.

Website: usa.gov/benefits

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LIHEAP Clearinghouse

A website that lists each state's low-income energy programs including state, utility-funded, and charitable. Click on State Programs and then click on your State to find listings.

Website: liheapch.acf.hhs.gov

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National Association of Social Workers

This website offers helpful articles in categories such as family, health, and senior citizen issues. Topics include marital problems, divorce, adoption, addiction, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, cancer, grief, death, living with an illness, pain, Alzheimer's disease/dementia, medical care, and much more. This website also provides an application that helps you find a social worker.

Website: HelpStartsHere.org

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National Energy Assistance Referral

Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Heating and cooling assistance for low-income households. Those seeking help can call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project toll-free at 1-866-674-6327 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) or email NEAR at energyassistance@ncat.org. Please include your city, county and state in your email message.

Phone: 1-866-674-6327

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USA.gov

The Federal Government’s official citizen web site offers information and resources on a wide variety of topics and is available in Spanish.

Website: usa.gov

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Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency

This government website gives links to find the cheapest fuel in your area and lets you compare vehicles by fuel efficiency! The site also offers great information on fuel savings, alternatively-fueled vehicles, and more!

Website: fueleconomy.gov

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