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Assurance wireless: a lifeline wireless assistance program: free or inexpensive wireless calling for eligible folks Assurance Wireless is a Lifeline Assistance program brought to you by Virgin Mobile and supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. If you qualify for Lifeline Assistance, you can receive a FREE Assurance Wireless cell phone and 250 FREE monthly minutes.

Information on buying or building a home, resources for people who rent, help for businesses, home improvements and special help for senior homeowners.

If you need general information on the fuel assistance programs and how they can help families with their heating costs as well as conserving energy, this link is a must read.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued several recent consumer warnings on the fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters trying to gain access to consumers’ financial information in order to steal their identity and assets. When identity theft takes place over the Internet, it is called phishing.

This flyer by the MA Department of Environmental Protection gives the consumer tips on how to use fewer disposable shopping bags and therefore protect the environment.

The National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project is a resource for borrowers, their families, and advocates representing student loan borrowers. This site is for people who already have student loans and want to know more about their options and rights.