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Finances of Caregiving
Agency: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
When you understand possible financial solutions for care of a loved one, you and your family can make the best decisions for their care. As your family plans together, be sure to look at financial solutions that protect the financial future of the caregiver. We'll guide you through the steps of finding and collecting needed information and share t...
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Government Information Lines
Agency: USAGov
Single point of contact for those who have questions about federal agencies, programs, and services.
Information and referrals regarding federal government offices and services.
Government publications, free or low cost, on Social Security, medical, consumer, and elderly issues.
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Consumer Services
Agency: Better Business Bureau, Inc
Reliability reports on businesses and charitable organizations.
General consumer education.
Resolution of customer complaints.
Speakers Bureau.
24 hour reports available through a voice response system.
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Safety Education
Agency: Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY BUREAU works to reduce injuries and fatalities on Iowa roadways by encouraging child restraint and safety belt use, as well as discouraging drinking and/while driving or using electronic communication devices.
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Consumer Credit Counseling
Agency: Horizons A Family Service Alliance
Offers budget counseling, debt management and financial education classes. Curriculum includes Money in Motion, Checks and Balances, and Bankruptcy Education.
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Consumer Services
Agency: US Food and Drug Administration
Product regulation and consumer education for food, drugs, medical devices, biologics, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products.
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Consumer Protection
Agency: Nebraska Attorney General's Office - Consumer Protection Division
Consumer protection related educational information useful to consumers dealing with companies utilizing deceptive business practices such as fraud, identity theft, and senior fraud.
Complaints can be registered against particular sellers of goods and services.
Consumer mediation.
Presentations to the community on f...
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Consumer Services
Agency: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S jurisdiction covers all radio transmitters including broadcasting, land mobile, amateur, and citizens band services. Also have information for self-help in solving interference problems to home entertainment equipment. For further information contact FCC.
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Consumer Services
Agency: Better Business Bureau serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities, and Siouxland Region
Works to advance marketplace trust. Conducts thorough background checks on businesses before they are given the seal of Accreditation. Assists consumers with problems or concerns regarding products and services.
Reliability reports on businesses and charitable organizations.
General consumer education and resolution of custom...
