Hints from Heloise

Tue., Jan. 30, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Dear Readers: National Consumer Protection Week is Feb. 4 through 10, and the theme is “Read Up and Reach Out: Be an Informed Consumer.” You can do just that by sending for the free package of publications the center has selected to help you stay safe, plan for retirement, learn about generic drugs and much more.

Check out the list below and order your complete free package today, because supplies are limited. You can send your request to: Heloise, Pueblo, CO 81009; go online to pueblo.gsa.gov and click on “Heloise”; or call 888-8PUEBLO (that’s 888-878-3256) and ask for the free Heloise package, which includes these items:

“ 2007 Consumer Action Handbook, from the Federal Citizen Information Center

“Insuring Your Deposits, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

“Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement, from the Department of Labor – Heloise

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