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When are telemarketers legally allowed to call you? Can you return an item if you bought it from a door-to-door salesman? In a retail store, over the phone, at home, or online you have specific rights as a consumer-it's in your best interest to know exactly what they are! Presented in an engaging "news magazine" format, this program will provide students with an understanding of their rights as consumers and what expectations they should have when...
4) Clark Howard's living large in lean times: 250+ ways to buy smarter, spend smarter, and save money
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Presents a multitude of strategies for saving money instead of spending so much of it.
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The global hair care market is big business, with billions spent on shampoos and conditioners across the world each year. The major cosmetics companies are profit-driven, and they make some impressive claims about what’s in their bottles. But can these claims be substantiated? This BBC Horizon program explores the science behind hair care to bust the greatest beauty myths. Do you need to change shampoos because your hair builds up a tolerance? How...
8) Spend wisely
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"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers helps readers learn the basics of wants and needs, shopping sales, and making wise purchases. Gives tips on saving money for big purchases and finding the best prices"--
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This entertaining program dramatizes, with comic effects, what happens to those of us who don't practice good consumerism. Many times, people can be taken in by shady service and sales persons, as well as products and services that promise results that are just too good to be true. Featuring professional actors, this program gives viewers some basic information to avoid being taken advantage of. Watch as a married couple make some basic consumer mistakes,...
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Each day, thousands of unnecessary dollars are transferred from the pockets of novice consumers into the pockets of highly trained, professional car salespeople. This informative program portrays car buying as a three-act play and coaches buyers on how to most effectively act out their role in the drama: researching, negotiating, and closing the purchase. The key to saving thousands of dollars on every car purchase lies in learning how to be a smart...
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Too many miles..too much money..too many rust spots..and..can I really live with neon orange? Finding, much less affording a reliable used car can be a giant exercise in frustration. There's so much to think about! Breathe a sigh of relief. This video provides clear-cut, specific information for the experienced as well as inexperienced car shopper. Don't know where to look? This video offers a number of options, some you may not have thought of, giving...
13) Smart shopping
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Discusses how to use your math skills to help you shop smart.
14) Safety on Fire
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There are over 80,000 chemicals in use today. The story of TRIS, removed from children's pajamas in the 1970s, illustrates just how hard it is to regulate chemicals, or to even know if they're safe.
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We've all heard that switching light bulbs and walking to work can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but this video explains that domestic energy consumption does not constitute the greatest portion of most personal carbon footprints. Find out what the greater contributors are and how individuals can counteract them through this consumers' guide to carbon-conscious shopping.
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Investment advisor Freda Miriklis introduces some simple rules to help consumers better manage their credit cards. With more people experiencing financial difficulty, this timely program aids financial literacy and consumer empowerment. It explains the real cost of credit, winners and losers, and offers practical tips for resolving credit card debt.
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This video follows Megan and Josh as they venture through a food store with the same shopping list to see who gets the better nutrition value and price for eight common items. After watching Grocery Shopping Challenge, viewers will know some of the tricks supermarkets use to persuade customers to spend more-and how to eat well for less by separating the hype from the deals. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including...
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We can all take more control of our finances, even if we don't earn a lot of money, by understanding our expenses and making informed decisions. In this program, investment advisor Freda Miriklis, defines good debt, bad debt, and outlines a practical approach to savings and expenditure. This program helps viewers evaluate their essential needs to determine the right time to spend money on non-essentials.
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Walk down the aisle of any supermarket or pharmacy and you are bound to be confronted by shelves full of nutrient supplements, from vitamin A to zinc. But are they worth the staggering prices many people pay for them? What exactly are supplements, and when should they be avoided? This program looks at a wide range of supplements that are currently available and examines their potential impact on elderly consumers, high performance athletes, and pregnant...