As Vermonters, we are familiar with cold temperatures. It gets cold here in the winter. That’s why access to heat is so important. The Vermont Attorney General’s office is charged with seeing that companies remain in compliance with Consumer Protection Rule 111: Regulation of Propane. Our Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) receives propane complaints each year. Since… Continue reading Winter in Vermont: Fuel Costs and Staying Warm
Author: Crystal Baldwin
Crystal manages the publication and distribution of the CAP Connection blog.
Tips for the Charitable Giving Season
As a little girl, I fondly remember watching my dad open scores of charitable solicitations, some containing gifts of greeting cards or address labels, others with a simple request to help their cause. This giving season, I am now the one who opens the mail with thoughtful poise and consideration, “Which causes should I support… Continue reading Tips for the Charitable Giving Season
Protect Your Credit: Get a Free Freeze
Under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, credit freezes are free of charge to anybody, regardless of whether or not they are victims of identity theft. This new law requires credit-reporting agencies to eliminate the cost of credit freezes, credit unfreezes (thaws) and yearlong fraud alerts to consumers. Website Required: The three… Continue reading Protect Your Credit: Get a Free Freeze
Scam Awareness Tips When Disaster Hits
As a state, we learned about the importance of storm preparedness in the wake of Irene. We are fortunate not to experience such disaster regularly. We express heartfelt concern for those devastated by the effects of Tropical Depression Florence. Though miles away from our homes in Vermont, such storms can still impact us indirectly. Vermonters… Continue reading Scam Awareness Tips When Disaster Hits
Back to School Shopping
August marks the close of the summer with school days just around the corner. For many, this means a lot of shopping must be done. From school supplies to sizing-up clothes, it’s back to school and retail shopping season. Whether you shop in store or online, we hope to provide you with some helpful information… Continue reading Back to School Shopping