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The News Tribune - Savvy Senior - October 4, 2004
Parade Magazine - Free Health Guides - September 26, 2004
Parade Magazine - How to Buy A Car From Uncle Sam - August 22, 2004
Parade
Magazine - Power$mart - July 11, 2004
Parade Magazine - Tips You Can Bank On - March 21, 2004
Parade
Magazine - Financial Literacy - February 1, 2004
Newspapers Nationwide - Coping With Arthritis - December 2003
Newspapers Nationwide - Buying A New Home - December 2003
Newspapers Nationwide - La Diabetes y las Mujeres - December 2003
Newspapers Nationwide - Diabetes and Women - November 2003
Department of Labor - Employment Law Guide - June 4, 2003
Parade Magazine - Cellular
Service Guide - June 1, 2003
Parade Magazine - Your Credit
Report - May 11, 2003
Dear Abby - Citizen's Survival
Kit - April 30, 2003
Parade Magazine - Build Your
Wealth - April 20, 2003
Parade Magazine - Stop Identity
Theft - March 23, 2003
U.S. Pharmacopeia - Free Guide
on Medicines - February 26, 2003
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October 4, 2004
Government services will send you lots of free things
Dear Savvy Senior: I'm an 80-year-old current events buff who still enjoys learning new things. I also love to get free stuff. I recently read that the U.S. government offers many free publications on different consumer topics and practical information for older Americans, but I lost the article. Do you know about this free material and how I can get it? — Looking for Help
Dear Looking: The government service you're asking about is the Federal Citizen Information Center. It's a great resource for answers to questions about consumer problems and government services. Each year, FCIC helps keep Americans informed by distributing nearly 6 million user-friendly publications. The FCIC is also set up to provide help and information either by phone, e-mail and through its Web site. Here's how they can assist you: If you have questions about federal programs, benefits and services, FCIC manages a toll-free National Contact Center to answer questions in English and Spanish. Call 1-800-333-4636 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday. You can also e-mail questions through its Web site at www.info.gov.
The Web site www.FirstGov.gov is the best all-around Web site for government information. It provides access to more than 42 million pages of Web-based federal, state and local government resources. You can find information on things like government benefits and grants, Social Security, Medicare, taxes, housing, jobs, insurance, travel, health, consumer protection and more.
FCIC offers hundreds of publication including the new "Savvy Senior Kit," which is a specially designed packet for older Americans and those nearing retirement age. The kit is free and provides easy-to-read publications that offer practical information. The publications are provided by government agencies, health organizations, AARP and MetLife, and cover topics including: Understanding your Social Security benefits, health information, including publications on diabetes, heart disease and stroke, home energy and money-savings tips, estate planning, annuities and establishing a trust, saving and investing facts, including publications on the top 10 ways to prepare for retirement, women and retirement savings, 401(k) plans and annuities, and a borrower's guide to home loans. Also included in the kit will be the Consumer Information Catalog, listing all available FCIC free and low-cost information.
The FCIC also offers a free "Consumer Action Handbook" that can help you find the best and most direct source for assistance with your consumer problems and questions. The handbook offers tips on topics such as buying and leasing cars, protecting your privacy and yourself from fraud, and shopping from home. It also provides thousands of names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for better business bureaus, corporate consumer contacts and consumer protection offices. You can access the Web edition of the handbook at www.consumeraction.gov.
To order the Savvy Senior Kit, 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 "Savvy Senior."
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Magazine
September 26,
2004
Free Health Guides
People often fail to follow directions when taking medications. Guides from the FDA Office of Women's Health 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:
My Medicines,
Diabetes , Diabetes – Recipe Card
The package of Spanish publications package consists of the following:
Mis Medicinas, La Diabetes, La Diabetes – Recetas ,
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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Magazine
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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Magazine
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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Magazine
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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Magazine
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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Newspapers Nationwide
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:
- The more you weigh,
the more strain is put on sore joints in your body. So, don't be surprised
if your doctor puts you on a weight loss plan;
- Exercise can decrease
your pain, increase flexibility, improve your heart and blood flow,
and help you maintain your weight;
- Taking medicines,
including Acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) and NSAIDs or nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve)
relieve the symptoms of arthritis by blocking your pain. The medication
that's right for you will depend upon the type of arthritis you have.
Learn more with the
free Coping With Arthritis package. There are three
easy ways to get your free publications:
- Call toll-free
1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. That's 1 (888) 878-3256,
weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Coping
With Arthritis package.
- Send your name
and address to Coping with Arthritis, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
- Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov
to order a Catalog,
or to print out these and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.
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Newspapers Nationwide
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:
- Call toll-free
1 (888) 8 PUEBLO . That's 1 (888) 878-3256
, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the “
Buying a New Home” package.
- Send your name
and address to the Buying a New Home, Pueblo, Colorado 81009
.
- Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov
to print out these and hundreds of other federal publications for free.
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Newspapers Nationwide
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:
- Llame libre de
costo al 1 (888) PUEBLO ó 1(888) 878-3256 de lunes a viernes
de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m. hora del este y ordene el paquete “La Diabetes
y las Mujeres”. Será atendido por operadoras que hablan
español.
- Envíe su
nombre y dirección a “La Diabetes y las Mujeres”, Pueblo,
Colorado 81009.
- Visite el sitio
en la Web www.pueblo.gsa.gov
para obtener acceso a éstas y a cientos de otras publicaciones
federales libre de costo.
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Newspapers Nationwide
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:
- Call toll-free
1 (888) 8 PUEBLO . That's 1 (888) 878-3256
, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the “
Diabetes and Women ” package.
- Send your name
and address to Diabetes and Women, Pueblo, Colorado 81009 .
- Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov
to print out these and hundreds of other federal publications
for free.
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Department of Labor
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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Magazine
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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Magazine
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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April 30, 2003
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
Office of Citizen Services and Communications
U.S. General Services Administration
Dear Abby Replies:
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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Magazine
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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Magazine
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:
- shred all credit card offers before tossing
them
- check credit card and bank statements
monthly
- check credit agency reports yearly
- be wary of giving out your Social Security
Number
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Think it Through
February
26,2003
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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