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Consumer Central - an updated bibliography of consumer education resources. It contains references to materials published by organizations from around the world.  Free. Send a 9"x12" self addressed envelope with $1.93 in postage affixed.  You can also view Consumer Central online.   You'll need the Adobe Reader plug-in.

Looking for information online? Check out Consumer Gateway, the first government site with "one-stop" access to federal resources listed by topic.

If you don't find what you're looking for there, don't give up! You can find over 1700 consumer sites at Consumer World. You’ll find everything there, from how to get the best airline deals to how to get the red clay stains out of your kid’s baseball pants.

  • For additional information on specific topics, access the following sites.

    • Note: NACAA does not specifically endorse any of the advice or information contained in the linked sites.

Credit Card Terminals

When a business opens a merchant account they require a credit card terminal to process debit and credit card transactions. Credit card terminals are valuable for every business. Here are a few factors to consider when purchasing or leasing a credit card terminal:

  • First, the business must determine really needs a terminal. If you plan on accepting credit or debit cards, you will require a credit card terminal to process each transaction.
  • Second, examine using a multiple merchant account terminal. This option is cost-effective if you operate more than one business
  • Third, plan on how you will connect to the credit card processor. For most people it will be a dedicated phone line. You may be able to save money by connecting your credit card terminal to the internet. For some a phone line or fixed internet connection is a problem. In this case examine utilizing a wireless credit card terminal.
  • Fourth, be aware that whether you use a phone line, the internet or a wireless terminal, you will need to process ATM (debit card) transactions, and so you will need a key pad for PIN number entry. This is an important step in consumer protection because a debit card transaction with a PIN entry ensures that the customer truly is the rightful owner of the account.
  • Fifth, shop around the various banks, specialized companies that only process credit cards, and even the company that sells credit card terminals will often have a list of preferred vendors.

Auto Buying

  • Edmunds Car Pricing Services - An excellent guide to car pricing, with evaluations of various models, insurance costs, fuel mileage, and dealer invoice pricing. Explains some of the finer points of car buying. An invaluable aid to saving money on transportation.
  • Kelley Blue Book - The online version of a familiar standby. Get the proper value for used cars, adjusted for mileage and location. Also contains loads of other good stuff on cars.

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