Consumer Education
CONSUMER INFORMATION
This is the online presence of the organization that collections information about businesses and their reliability so that consumers can make informed decisions.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Bureau aims to make consumer financial markets work for consumers, responsible providers, and the economy as a whole. It protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. Also, the Bureau arms people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.
FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection Business Center
This is the online presence of the agency that enforces laws that protect consumers against unfair or deceptive practices. The center gives you and your business tools to understand and comply with the law.
FEDERAL INFORMATION
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Identity Theft
This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
This is a website that offers timely and easy-to-read articles covering all FDA activities and regulated products.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.
Fuel Economy- U.S. Department of Energy- Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
This is a link to information regarding national fuel economy and printable fuel economy guides.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has jurisdiction over more than 15,000 kinds of consumer products used in and around the home, in sports, recreation and schools.
This is the online presence of the IRS. Get all your tax forms or contact information online.
The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives.
Social Security Estimate Calculator
The Retirement Estimator gives estimates based on your actual Social Security earnings record. Please keep in mind that these are just estimates. They can’t provide your actual benefit amount until you apply for benefits.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
STATE INFORMATION
Golden Buckeye Program- Ohio Department of Aging
Merchants of all types (e.g., restaurants, retail, auto care, medical and more) voluntarily offer special savings or deals for older Ohioans who carry the Golden Buckeye card.
The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), the residential utility consumer advocate, represents the interests of households in proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The state agency also educates consumers about electric, natural gas, telephone and water issues.
Ohio Department of Development
This Ohio Department of Development is a promotional tool for the state of Ohio. Learn more about working and employing, heating assistance, and much more.
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) facilitates the development, rehabilitation and financing of low- to moderate-income housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens, and other populations with special needs.
This is a website that provides rental information within the state of Ohio. Learn more about rentals, use resources to locate information on special programs, and much more.
GENERAL REFERENCE
The most comprehensive database of apartment ratings and reviews anywhere! Find out what tenants say before you sign a lease.
The mission of the USFA is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response.
It is important to have a first aid kit available. Keep one at home and one in your car. It should include a first-aid guide. Read the guide to learn how to use the items, so you are ready in case an emergency happens.