Solar Power for Your Home
If you want to use solar power for your home, you have options. You may be able to buy or lease a system or sign a power purchase agreement.
Alcohol Advertising
Media literacy techniques can help teens view alcohol marketing with a critical eye.
Debris Clean-Up and Removal Scams After a Weather Emergency
After natural disasters, unlicensed contractors and scammers often come into the affected area promising quick repairs at discount prices.
Medical Discount Scams Bookmark
Medical discount plans are different from health insurance, but scam artists often try to blur the lines.
Auto Repair Basics
The best way to avoid auto repair rip-offs is to be prepared. Knowing how your vehicle works and how to identify common car problems is a good beginning.
The Basics of LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is corrective surgery to a very delicate part of the eye. Millions of people have had LASIK surgery to correct their vision, many with great success.
Funeral Terms and Contact Information
This article provides a glossary of terms you will encounter when planning a funeral, and offers a list of resources for more information.
Types of Funerals
Every family is different, and not everyone wants the same type of funeral. Funeral practices are influenced by religious and cultural traditions, costs, and personal preferences.
Planning Your Own Funeral
To help relieve their families, an increasing number of people are planning their own funerals, designating their funeral preferences, and sometimes paying for them in advance.
The FTC Funeral Rule
The Funeral Rule, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), makes it possible for you to choose only those goods and services you want or need and to pay only for those you select, whether yo
Shopping for Funeral Services
When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral — all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional dures
Buying a Cemetery Site
When you buy a cemetery plot, the cost is not the only consideration. The location of the cemetery and whether it meets the requirements of your family's religion are important, as well.
Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist
Funeral costs include basic services fee for the funeral director and staff, charges for other services and merchandise, and cash advances. Make copies of the checklist at the end of this article.
Choosing a Funeral Provider
Many people don't realize that in most states they are not legally required to use a funeral home to plan and conduct a funeral.