FTC Joins the Blogosphere

From GovGab: FTC Joins the Blogosphere: "Welcome to former GovGab blogger Nicole Vincent who now works at the Federal Trade Commission. In today's guest post, she'll introduce you to a brand new consumer protection blog definitely worth checking out!

Longtime Gov Gab readers might remember me as the Friday blogger. It’s great to come back and visit my old friends. As I mentioned in my final Gov Gab post, I’m still active in consumer education, now with the Federal Trade Commission. And I’m happy to announce that the FTC has launched its very own consumer education blog.

We plan to use the new blog to get folks jazzed up about National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2010. NCPW is an annual consumer protection event that encourages individuals across the country to take full advantage of their consumer rights. NCPW 2010 is March 7-13. This year’s theme – Dollars & Sense: Rated “A” for All Ages – highlights the importance of using good consumer sense at every stage of life – from grade school to retirement.

The NCPW site features resources that you can use to protect your privacy, manage money and debt, avoid identity theft, understand credit and mortgages, and steer clear of frauds and scams.

On the blog, consumers and consumer advocates can connect with one another and share resources, tips and outreach ideas. You can check out our recent post on weight loss programs or read about our consumer resources for kids. Come visit, and let us know how you plan to participate in NCPW 2010! "