Consumer

Become an informed shopper with reviews and other consumer information.

Free online access is available to the following with your Bellingham Public Library card:

Consumer Reports
Features product ratings and reviews, buying advice and articles from the latest issues of Consumer Reports Magazine.

Weiss Financial Reports
Independent evaluations for tens of thousands of financial institutions and investments, including stocks, bonds, banks, credit unions, and life insurers. Also includes Consumer Guides on a variety of financial topics such as Medicare Supplement insurance and Variable Annuities, and several financial planning tools including a Medicare Prescription Drug Primer.

ConsumerSearch
Product reviews compiled from many sources to find top rated products.

Federal Trade Commission – Protecting America’s Consumers
File a consumer complaint, report identity theft, register for Do Not Call, and learn about scams.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Find a certified credit counselor and learn how to handle credit and debt.

Recalls.gov
U.S. Government recalls on a wide variety of products.

Washington State Office of the Attorney General – Safeguarding Consumers
File a consumer complaint, learn about protections including Washington’s lemon law.