News & Updates
- Patrick Administration's Final Data Security Regulations Filed and Take Effect March 1, 2010; State Received Notice of More than 1 Million Instances of Exposure in Two Years
- Survey Finds more than 40 Percent of New and Used Cars for Sale Missing Mandatory Lemon Law Notice
- Patrick-Murray Administration Offers Financial Literacy, Credit Card Education to College Students through Project Credit Smarts
- New Rule Eliminates Most Prerecorded Sales Calls Starting Sept. 1
- Health Insurer Withdraws from Market, Will Pay up to $5 Million in Agreement with State Regulators
- New Rights for Credit Card Holders Go Into Effect Tomorrow
Publications & Reports
- Lemon Law Sticker Survey Results
- 201 CMR 17.00 Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth
- Project Credit Smarts Presentation
- Executive Summary: Results of the Survey of the Auto Insurance Market After One Year of Managed Competition
- Government's Role in Broadband
- 2007 DOI Annual Report
Most Popular Searches
- Home Improvement Contracting
- Amended ID Theft Regulations, 201 CMR 17.00
- Identity Theft
- Auto Insurance Premiums
- Undersecretary Barbara Anthony Talks with The Boston Channel
- Foreclosure Prevention Resources
- Lifeline/Link-Up Discount Telephone Services
Turning the Spotlight on Financial Education
Gov. Deval Patrick recently proclaimed October to be Financial Education Month, turning the spotlight on an important issue. In this challenging economic environment, now is a good time for families to understand the need for strong money planning.
The Massachusetts Financial Education Collaborative has created a network of educators, financial industry representatives, regulators, and advocates to provide information on managing finances and avoiding dangers in financial markets. This effort will improve strategies to teach finances, and help reduce the feeling that dealing with finances is a painful subject.
You can find our consumer tips on financial matters here, and can find other financial information by going through our Consumer Advisories. Also, read about our college-based Project Credit Smarts, and find information about Financial Education Month events, including the Financial Education Summit on Oct. 28, here.
Watch Undersecretary Anthony Discuss Issues at The Boston Channel
Every month, Undersecretary of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Barbara Anthony (right in photo) discusses consumer issues with Susan Wornick of Channel 5. Recent topics include overcharging, buying “green,” and mortgage scams. To watch the videos, click here. (Updated July 30.)
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