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What's new with gift cards this season?

Important changes to gift card rulesThe Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 that went into effect earlier this year mandated a lot of changes in the credit card industry. It also has some implications for the gift card industry. There’s good news for consumers planning to purchase gift cards for friends and loved ones this holiday season.

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'Tis the season for charity scams

Make sure you're giving to a legitimate charity this seasonIt's that time of year, when many consumers are ready to open their hearts and wallets to many deserving charities. But con artists are well aware of this. How can you be sure you're giving to a good cause -- or a cause at all?

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Consumer U: tips for college students

Consumer tips for the college-boundMillions of young people are arriving on the nation’s college campuses this summer. Many of them will be embarking on a life without parents for the first time. Unfortunately, many of these young people will be entering the marketplace on their own, with precious little understanding of how to navigate it successfully. Worse, many students may fall prey to scams targeting college students.

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NCL's Fraud.org

Our fraud team tracks the latest Internet and telemarketing scams, and helps consumers avoid them.

LifeSmarts

The ultimate consumer challenge, our teen quiz-show competition cultivates a new generation of savvy consumers.

Stop Child Labor

Our Child Labor Coalition works to end child labor exploitation and protect working minors in the U.S. and abroad.

Script Your Future

If you don't take your medicine as directed, you're putting your health and future at risk.

Wage Theft

NCL's Special Project on Wage Theft is educating workers and employers about the growing problem, which affects blue- and white-collar employees.

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