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   Top Tips To Save You Money This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet C-7
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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   Debt Management Services

By: Senior Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services  
  
   
   I bought a product from a door-to-door salesman. Can I get my money back?
About a month ago, a salesman came to my door selling vacuum cleaners. I bought it, and it worked the fine the first few times I used it, but now the switch doesn't even turn it on. I would like to return it and get my money back. Can I do this?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth  
  
   
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   Funerals: A Consumer Guide This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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   Co-Signing a Loan (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  
   
   How to Save Money and Avoid Theft: Cashing Checks and Opening Bank Accounts This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

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   Online Shopping This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Although shopping online may be convenient, consumers should be aware of potentially fraudulent practices that they may encounter on the web.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Paying Final Respects: Your Rights When Buying Funeral Goods and Services (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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   Real Deal on Rebates This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Despite the appearance of a good deal, some companies use rebates to convince consumers to buy products with the hopes that they will not take the time and effort to fulfill rebates, some of which contain many obstacles.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Shopping for Money Wire Transfer Services This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

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   Vacation Travel Packages This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office urges consumers to safeguard themselves from deceptive vacation packages. Misleading vacation packages can coax consumers into an experience far below their expectations.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Where do I find information about my consumer/tax problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center  

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