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Saskatchewan Consumer and Commercial Affairs, Regina. – 1988
This booklet provides consumers with an overview of information about life insurance. Chapter 1, "Why Life Insurance?" outlines the primary purposes of life insurance coverage and presents basic facts about the Canadian life insurance industry. Chapter 2, "Do I Need Life Insurance?" discusses life insurance coverage at specific…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Foreign Countries, Programed Instruction
Simpson, Carol – Book Report, 1996
Guides librarians in evaluating "filtering" software which schools may purchase for restricting access to potentially inappropriate Internet sites. This article discusses the workings of filtering programs and practical and ethical questions such as: how sites are restricted, who decides, and whether transactions are monitored.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Consumer Protection
Download full textOregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1981
This guide is intended to assist curriculum planners and classroom teachers in designing and implementing personal finance instruction to meet a variety of student needs, interests, and abilities. It is organized under five concept areas: employment and income, money management, credit, purchase of goods and services, and rights and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Consumer Economics
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC. – 1997
Play is a natural activity for children that provides opportunities to learn and grow physically, mentally, and socially. These two booklets offer toy selection advice from the government agency charged with protecting the public against unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products. The first booklet outlines toy choices for: (1)…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Age Groups, Child Behavior, Child Safety
Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC. – 1992
This handbook for consumers begins with information on its use, content, and other sources of help. The handbook is then divided into two sections. Part I, How to Be a Smart Consumer, lists tips on getting the most for your money, handling your own complaint, and writing a complaint letter. It provides information on the following consumer issues:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC. – 1978
The five sections of this consumer handbook are The Cost of Credit, Applying for Credit, Credit Histories and Records, Correcting Credit Mistakes, and Complaining about Credit. Each section discusses relevant legislation: Truth in Lending, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Topics discussed in section I include…
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Credit Cards
