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Consumer Insurance
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   Home Insurance (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Commerce 		  
   
   Information About Insurance in Bad Weather 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.

By: Minnesota Department of Commerce 		  
   
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Contract and Warranty Problems
  Fact Sheets
 
   Conciliation Court 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-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español 		  
   
   How To Buy A Used Car 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-8
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español 		  
   
   If You Are Sued 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-2
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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  Videos
 
   How to Handle a Conciliation Court Hearing: Video (Separate Website)
This video shows a mock conciliation (small claims) court hearing and touches on settlement, preparation, proof, courtroom protocol, and other issues.
By: Fourth Judicial District Court (Hennepin County) State of Minnesota
    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español 		  
   
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  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Consumer Action Handbook 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)
In this handbook, the GSA's Office of Citizen Services brings you the latest information on your consumer rights and responsibilities.
By: General Services Administration 		  
   
   Co-Signing a Loan 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) 		  
   
   How to Right a Wrong (Separate Website)
This brochure explains your rights when it comes to mail and telephone order shopping, unordered merchandise, and door-to-door sales. It also tells you how to write an effective complaint letter and lists some resources for additional help.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   I co-signed a loan for my son to buy a car, and now he cannot make the payments...
My son talked me into co-signing a loan for a car with him. However, he has just lost his job and cannot make the payments. I am on Social Security and a pension, and so cannot afford the payments either. What should I do?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth   		  
   
   Service Contracts (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 		  
   
   The Cooling-Off Rule: When and How to Cancel a Sale 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) 		  
   
   Trial Offers: The Deal is in the Details 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) 		  
   
   Warranties (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 		  
   
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Credit and Credit Reports
  Fact Sheets
 
   All About Credit Reports 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-6
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   Credit Card Billing Rights

By: Senior Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services   		  
   
   Dealing With Debt
Questions to answers about debt and debt collection.
By: Senior Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services   		  
   
   Spousal Liability for Debts
Answers to questions about rules on responsibility for debts of spouse.
By: Senior Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services   		  
   
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  Question & Answer Column
 
   Debt Management Services

By: Senior Law Project - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services   		  
   
   Identity Theft
I'm wondering if there are ways I can be pro-active and take further steps to protect my identity...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth   		  
   
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