REMAR'S REVIEWS
October 2008
Saving on Health Care Costs
Remar Sutton, DCU StreetWise National Spokesman
According to two recent national surveys, health care coverage costs will continue to increase in 2009. Are you one of the many consumers who are concerned about rising health care costs? This month's review looks at various ways to help you save on health care costs.
Useful Web Sites
Registering to Vote and Voting
This page on the USA.gov site provides links for information about absentee ballots for citizens within the U.S. and overseas; state voter registration deadlines; polling hours by state; and more. 66 Ways to Save Money
These tips cover a wide variety of topics including transportation, insurance, banking/credit, housing, and much more. It's from the Federal Citizen Information Center. Farmers Market Search
Want to buy locally grown products? Then search the 4,385 farmers markets in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service database to find one in your area. The Privacy Implications of Cloud Computing
If you've used an online email account or stored any data online, then you've used cloud computing. This privacy alert from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse provides a brief description of cloud computing and why you should weight the risk before putting your data online. Useful Websites Archives.
 Meet StreetWise Spokesman Remar Sutton
According to Ralph Nader, "Remar Sutton is without
Peer in presenting the lures, pitfalls, and price packs that are now
part of so many car-dealers' practices."
That's why we asked Remar to develop our StreetWise member education program, and why we asked him to become the national spokesman for our entire StreetWise member education efforts.
Remar is President and co-founder with Ralph Nader of the non-profit Consumer Task Force for Automotive Issues. 20/20, 60 Minutes, Ted Koppel's Nightline, ABC Primetime, Good Morning America, The TODAY show, CBS Morning News, Newsweek, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, PBS television's News Hour with Jim Lehrer, and People magazine have all used Sutton as either a consultant, on-air authority, author, or subject.
Remar is an integral team member of DCU's staff,
and we think you'll quickly agree he is also a friend of your
pocketbook. You can email him with questions about the auto business
and our StreetWise member education program at autoissues@aol.com.
To preview the first chapters of the latest edition of his book, Don't Get Taken Every Time (published May 2001), visit the links below:
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What is StreetWise all about?
By Remar Sutton, StreetWise National Spokesman
DCU's vision is that all members achieve financial well being. We believe that unbiased, detailed consumer education is essential for you to achieve your financial goals.
StreetWise will provide you the information you need to make the major purchases of your life for as little money as possible. StreetWise will teach you how financial products and services work and how to get the most from them. StreetWise will show you how to protect your privacy and personal information.
As time goes on, we'll continue to expand and update StreetWise
to cover an ever-broadening range of consumer and financial issues. If
you have ideas for topics you would like us to cover, let us know by email.
My role in StreetWise
I'm not known for being shy when it comes to the
rights of consumers. If you've ever heard me talk about the auto
industry or privacy issues, you know that. My job with DCU is as direct
– be your advocate and not the advocate of any product or service.
About Remar's Reviews
StreetWise covers many topics. The major categories are listed on the left. But Remar's Reviews will always take you to new and topical information.
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