Consumer Credit

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency : ENERGY STAR

Below you will find an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency. Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified products qualify for a tax credit. ...

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

National Credit Union Administration

Supervises and insures federal credit and state-chartered credit unions. It is entirely funded by credit unions and receives no tax dollars.

http://www.ncua.gov/

FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection - Consumer Information ...

U.S. Federal Trade Commission's guide to credit, with a focus on credit scams and unethical behavior.

http://www.ftc.gov/credit

Running credit checks on job applicants is rife on the job

Running credit checks on all job applicants is becoming more widespread — and is generating opposition.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Bill would ban credit checks on job applicants

A state lawmaker is hoping to stop credit checks on potential employees.

WCBD-TV Charleston

Jobless credit checks to stay in California

California’s unemployed will continue to face credit checks from prospective employers, despite a growing number of states that are barring the practice.

Orange County Register

T. Marzetti Company Announces a Voluntary Recall of Dips Due to Possible Health Risk

T. Marzetti Company announced as a precautionary measure that it is voluntarily recalling certain production codes of T. Marzetti Veggie Dips, Oak Lake Chip Dips and Great Value Chip Dips because an ingredient used in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the identified products, and no other types, varieties of flavors of products are affected by this recall. Read more...

General Motors is Recalling Certain MY 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and MY 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 Vehicles Equipped with Electric Power Steering

The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more...

Toyota to Provide Additional Services to New York Customers Affected by Recent Recalls

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announced that it would provide additional services for New York Toyota and Lexus customers who are affected by Toyota’s recent recalls. These services are available to Toyota and Lexus owners in New York affected by current recalls involving sticking accelerator pedals, floor mat pedal entrapment, anti-lock brake system software updates, and Tacoma front drive shaft inspection. These services are provided for customers concerned about driving their vehicle before the repair is completed. Read more...