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NCL grooming a new generation of savvy consumers during NCPW and year-round

March 7, 2010
This year’s government-sponsored National Consumer Protection Week highlights the importance of consumer literacy at every age. NCL’s LifeSmarts program does just that – year-round.

Who does what: consumers confused about eye care providers, training, M.D. status

November 17, 2005
New consumer survey on eye care and providers highlights the need for education. NCL has released new consumer tips and a white paper.

NCL applauds I.M.P. and Ticketfly agreement to reduce service fees

February 19, 2010
Today NCL is applauding an announcement by I.M.P. and Ticketfly that service fees for ticketbuyers at the Merriweather Post Pavillion amphitheatre in Columbia, Maryland will be reduced by 30 percent.

NCL’s Fraud Center: recession-linked scams on the rise in 2009

February 16, 2010
The recession is helping at least some people prosper despite tough economic times – scammers preying on consumers who are looking for ways to earn money.

NCL thanks CARFAX for underwriting LifeSmarts study aid

February 1, 2010
February 2010’s Question-of-the-Day Calendar features practice questions on personal finance.

Tax scammers are waiting to take your money

March 25, 2008
NCL has issued a warning for consumers to avoid refund and rebate scams in the weeks leading up to April 15.

Don't be a fool about debit cards this April

April 1, 2008
NCL's 2008 Consumer Calendar: April tips help debit card users understand how they work.

NCL launches MortgageTown

April 2, 2008
New Web site helps prospective homeowners avoid predatory lenders, fraud, and foreclosure.

Consumer savvy teens from across U.S. head to Minneapolis to compete for national LifeSmarts title

April 11, 2008
Consumer savvy teens representing 29 states will compete at the national event in Minneapolis later this month. More than 20,000 teens competed online for a chance to represent their states at Nationals. Players answered 2.6 million consumer questions in the online competition.

Arizona declared 2008 national LifeSmarts champions in Minneapolis

April 21, 2008
The Flagstaff Home Educators beat out 28 other state champion teams at NCL’s annual teen consumer education competition in Minneapolis during Financial Literacy Month.