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Being a consumer has always required a bit of vigilance. From protecting yourself against online fraud to developing good conflict resolution skills, this page has a wealth of information to help you make the most of your experience as a buyer.

Don’t let the world be a seller’s market! By reading through a few of the resources on this page, you can stay informed about various scams and fraudulent activities, and learn some valuable skills along the way. Getting the information you need is half the battle. But with the resources below, you can be prepared!

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Consumer Resource Articles

How to Save Money on Home Improvement Projects
Home improvement projects are great ways to increase your standards of living. But...
Conflict Resolution Through Team Building By Complaintlist.com
Community members, students, and business professionals may find themselves paired in groups with...
How to Organize the Best Summer Garage Sale
We’re always looking for ways to help consumers save more money. But what...
3 Basic Blunders That Can Ruin Your Credit Score
Every financial decision you make in your life related to a credit account...
A Consumer Guide to Fireworks and Firework Safety
Fireworks come in various forms, including some that can be held by hand...
How to Land a Great Deal: 4 Negotiation Tactics Used By the Pro’s
You know that life isn’t cheap, but you might be surprised to know...
Entertaining Kids on a Budget: Summer 2013
Summer’s coming, and it’s coming fast. For working parents and stay-at-home parents alike,...
How to Find Cheap Flights
How to Find Cheap Flights For many people trying to plan an affordable...
How to Plan an Inexpensive Summer Vacation
With spring break likely behind you, it’s about that time of the year...
Tired of Expensive Home Repairs? Try These Quick Fixes
As any homeowner knows, home repairs and maintenance costs can add up really...
How to Save Money on Coffee
Do you know that the average American worker spends $91 on coffee every...
4 Exercise Tips That Don’t Cost a Fortune
Nothing will suck the wind out of your sails like a high price...
7 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Finances
With the first day of Spring (March 20, 2013) just a few days...
Can I Sue? How to Know When You Can Sue
When can you sue? How do you sue somebody? And how do you...
How to Save Money on St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on Sunday (March 17) this year, more people...
State Guide to Filing Consumer Complaints
Over the course of history people have had to be concerned with being...
How to Save Money on Gas
On February 21, The Washington Post blog reported that gas prices increased for...
One of the Biggest Consumer Tips You’ll Ever Learn
When it comes to protecting yourself as a consumer, you’ve got a full-time...
How to Not Get Ripped Off!
With the present day economy presenting consumers with tighter budgets, it is very...
How to Save Money in the Kitchen
It’s no secret that food prices are rising quickly every single quarter without...
Are You Dealing With a Scam? How to Know the Difference
In the Internet Age, scam artists and companies have it both easier and...
Is My Antique Trash or Treasure?
With the popularity of shows like American Pickers and Antique Roadshow, many Americans...
How to Create a Simple Budget
Living without a budget can be dangerous, as anyone who’s racked up massive...
Cut Back on Your Monthly Expenses With These 7 Tips
Last week we posted 13 tips to save money in 2013. The tips...
13 Ways to Save Money in 2013
This coming year, there’s one resolution that all of us here at Complaints...
Online Scam Prevention Guide
Over the course of history, people have been subjected to con men who...
4 Ways to Save on Post-Christmas Sales
If you aren’t worn out from all of the shopping that you did...
7 Ways to Enjoy New Year’s Eve on a Budget
This New Year’s Eve, many Americans will be waiting for the ball to...
Where to Do Last Minute Shopping for Christmas 2012
The countdown is on. If you’re feeling pressured to get Christmas shopping done,...
Consumer Tip: Buy High Quality Clothing That Lasts
Browse through our archive of clothing complaints, and you’ll quickly recognize a theme...
Tips on Using a Private Online Shopping Club
Do you love getting name brand items at bargain prices? A few months...
How to Save on Holiday Gifts Online This December
With Black Friday behind us, the 2012 holiday shopping season is on. Retailers...
7 Tips to Get a Huge Tax Refund
As we approach the holiday season, money might be getting a little tight....
Where to Complain About Expired Food
Have you ever returned home from the grocery, and pulled back the tab...
How to Decorate for the Holidays on a Budget
Now that November is here, it’s finally alright to start talking about the...
How to Protect Yourself Against a Bad Landlord
Every renter’s worst dream: you sign the lease, disaster strikes, and your landlord...
Where Do I Report Online Scams?
There’s nothing worse than getting scammed on the internet. If you’ve been a...
Looking to Make Some Extra Cash or Get Rid of Your Junk?
Who doesn’t have a bunch of junk piling up in their garage or...
Basic Maintenance for Your Vehicle
If you take care of your car properly, you might be lucky enough...
How to Buy Name Brands at Bargain Prices
Who doesn’t love a deal? There’s a great thrill in getting name brand...
A Consumer Guide to Elder Abuse
In most cultures, the elderly are respected for living a long life and...
Fly These Three Budget Airlines to Save Money
Flying is likely the greatest advance in transportation since man invented the wheel...
Want to Save Money? Consider Losing the Car
For generations the automobile has been an absolute necessity for a regular American...
Take Time for Feedback and Compliments
It’s common knowledge that if you are unsatisfied with a product or something...
Consumer Tips for Buying a New TV
Ah, televisions. What typical American doesn’t like a television? Here in the US...
What to do After You Make a Purchase
So, being a smart consumer, you researched as much as you could about...
Prepare Before You Buy
Whenever you need to make a big purchase, it’s never good to just...
Save Money with Online Memberships
The normal American household has a lot of expenses. Many of us love...
Extending Life on your Car is Very Important
Many Americans own a car. Automobiles are part of our American culture. We...
Tips to Avoid Compulsive Spending
Spending money and shopping is a part of American culture. We all work...
Making Choices to Save Money Adds Up
By: Nathan Carpenter On: August 29, 2012 A lot of times people think...
Save Money with Used Products
Would you believe me if I told you there is a woman who...
How to Shop Online Safely – Tips for You!
The advent of the internet gave consumers a great deal more power in...
Senior Consumer Complaints: Fraud Against the Elderly
Each year, thousands and even millions of senior citizens find that they have...
Saving Money at the Supermarket
Americans are increasingly relying on farmers markets and other local sellers of produce...
Some Good Tips for Saving Money
In today’s economy, consumers are on the lookout for ways to save money....
Latest Views and Info about Consumer Satisfaction with Automobiles
Buying an automobile is always a tough choice for a consumer. They have...
New Cars Sometimes Better Choice over Used Cars
Shopping for a new car can be rough. There are so many car...
How to Navigate Customer Service as a Consumer
The customer is always right. Right? If only things were so simple in...
Recalls Important to Pay Attention to
In this massive global economy that we all live in now it can...
Tips to Keep Your Credit Card Information Safe and Secure
If you’re like almost every consumer in the country, you probably have a...
Save Money on School Shopping
If you’ve got a family you know how tough the end of summer...
Be Smart, Buy Smart, and Save Money
Are you like many consumers today that don’t know whether they are spending...
Consumer Complaint Resources: A Guide to Internet Fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a report in 2011, stating that during...
Consumer Safety: An Official Guide to Dietary Supplements
A myriad of dietary supplements are on the market. Some provide real health...
How to Solve Consumer Problems
Living in a consumer-based society can prove lucrative for small, medium, large, and...
Don’t Get Revenge: Conflict Resolution Skills
Conflict resolution encompasses a variety of methods and processes that involve facilitation of...
Guide to Consumer Awareness
These days, the use of the Internet for everyday purposes – such as...
Character Education Resources
Education has often had a secondary goal of teaching children to be good,...
Internet Safety For Teens
Staying safe not only applies to your physical well-being, but it can also...