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Source |
How to
Contact |
Contact
For |
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Finance |
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Social Security
Administration |
1-800-772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov |
Ask for Form SSA-7004, Request for
Earnings and Benefits Estimate Statement. Provides estimated
social security benefits. When working, check at
least once every three years to ensure proper income
credit. |
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Esperian (formerly
TRW)
Equifax
TransUnionCorp. |
1-888-397-3742
1-800-685-1111
1-800-916-8800 |
NJ law entitles you to a free copy of
your credit report once a year. Includes instructions
for making changes. |
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American Association of Individual
Investors |
1-800-428-2244
http://www.aali.org |
Education on stock investing, mutual
funds, portfolio management, and retirement planning. Ask for free
trial. |
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Bureau of Public
Debt |
http://www.savingsplans.gov |
Click on Treasury Hunt to find if you
have any lost savings bonds or bonds that are no longer
earning interest. |
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Health |
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NJ Organ and Tissue Sharing
Network |
1-800-SHARENJ
(742-7365)
http://www.sharenj.org |
To carry an Organ Donor
Card. |
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John Hopkins Medical Letter, Health
after 50 |
Health after
50
PO Box
420235
Palm Coast, FL
32142
904-446-4675 |
Monthly with articles on senior health
from John Hopkins Medical School. Ask for a sample
issue. |
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Center for Science in the Public
Interest |
202-332-9110
http://www.cspinet.org |
Monthly Nutrition Action Health
Letter with information on diet, alcohol use, nutrition,
vitamins, herbs, recipes, etc. Ask for a sample
issue. |
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Dr. Koop’s
Community |
http://www.drkoop.com |
Health information with links to other
reliable sources. |
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Quackwatch |
http://www.quackwatch.com |
Guide to information on health fraud
and quackery. |
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Mayo
Clinic |
http://www.mayohealth.com |
Current information on health
matters. |
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National Institute on
Aging |
1-800-222-2225
http://www.nih.gov/nia |
Free and low-cost publications on
various health topics.
Ask for a catalog and order
form. |
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MIB,
Inc. |
617-426-3660
http://www.mib.com
PO Box 105, Essex
Station
Boston, MA
02112 |
Pools information for insurance
industry. Check
accuracy if you have applied for individual life, health, or
disability
insurance. |
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National Cancer
Institute |
1-800-422-6237
http://www.nci.nih.gov |
Free booklets on prevention and
treatment of certain
cancers. |
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute |
http://www.nhibi.nih.gov |
Free booklets on prevention and
treatment of hypertension, heart disease, cholesterol, asthma,
etc. |
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Safety |
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AARP 55 Alive
Course |
1-888-AARPNOW
(227-7669) |
Eight-hour course to enhance driving
skills and quality you for reduced insurance rates in New
Jersey. |
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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
and Highway Loss Data
Institute |
http://www.carsafety.org
http://www.hwysafety.org |
Insurance industry automobile crash
tests rating likelihood of injury/death and repair
estimates. |
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National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration |
1-888-327-4236
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov |
Auto recalls and government crash test
results. Also, a
place to file safety
complaints. |
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Security and
Privacy |
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National Fraud Information
Center |
1-800-876-7060
http://www.fraud.org/menu.htm |
Advice on how to handle telephone
solicitations. |
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Mail Preference Service Direct
Marketing Association |
PO Box
9008
Farmingdale, NY
11735-9008
http://www.the-dma.org |
Send signed letter asking that your
name be removed from all mailing
lists. |
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Telephone Preference Service Direct
Marketing Association |
PO Box
9014
Farmingdale, NY
11735-9014
http://www.the-dma.org |
Send signed letter asking that your
name be removed from all calling
lists. |
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OPT
OUT
(Service of three major
credit-reporting
agencies) |
1-888-5OPTOUT
(567-8688) |
The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows
you to exclude your name from credit bureau pre-screening
lists
for unsolicited credit card and insurance
offers. |
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Public Interest Research
Group |
http://www.pirg.org |
Consumer protection information plus
useful links. |
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Other |
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AARP |
1-800-424-3410
http://www.aarp.org
601 E Street
NW
Washington, DC
20049 |
Many member benefits and useful
information. |
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MetLife Life Advice
Center |
1-800-METLIFE
(638-5433)
http://www.lifeadvice.com |
Free booklets on family, health,
finance, etc. |
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State of New
Jersey |
http://www.state.nj.us |
Official information sources for New
Jersey. |
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Rutgers Cooperative
Extension |
County offices are listed in the
government pages of phone
book. |
Courses, booklets, and free advice on
various topics. |
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Division on the
Aging |
County offices are listed in the
government pages of phone
book. |
Information and
assistance. |
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US Government Printing
Office |
202-512-1800
http://www.gpo.gov |
Free catalog lists many free or
low-cost publications.
Web site lists information and documents by federal
agency. |
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US Consumer
Gateway |
http://www.consumer.gov |
Information on consumer information
from the federal
government. |
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FIRSTGOV for
Seniors |
http://www.seniors.gov |
Information on various health and
safety topics.
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Salvation Army
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http://www1.salvationarmy.org/
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Information on
valuation of your non-cash donations for tax purpose. |
