You can get the consumer information catalog sent to your home or view it online. This catalog shows the publications available from the federal government, and many are free.
The smart consumer online tips and guides section has suggestions for employment, re-entering the work force and careers. There is also a section on money with excellent advice for taxes, scams and credit cards.
If you haven't looked over these free materials from the federal government printing office, you are missing an excellent consumer source.
We live in Central Texas, with dry weather and high heat most of the summer. Learning some ways to save on cooling and water are essential. We use ceiling fans and portable fans to keep the house as cool as we can without constant running of the air conditioner. Keeping the doors closed and not operating the oven, washer and dryer all seem to help some. We try to use these appliances late in the evening or early in the morning. Turning off unnecessary lights and using CFL lighting is helpful as well.
We're glad to share what we've learned with a lifetime interest in consumer issues and frugal living. We all need any tips we can get, and the Federal Citizen Information Center has excellent free publications and tips.
Linda
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The Texas Spiny Lizard is busy catching whatever he can find in this weather. We love the Texas critters.
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