Daily buying actions such as comparing prices, evaluating brands, and avoiding fraud allow you to wisely use resources for both current
living expenses and long-term financial security.
| Your Short-Term Financial Planning
Activities | Resources |
| 1. Compare the use of cash and credit, and various brands, for the purchase of a
major consumer item you may need in the near future. | PFP Sheets 33, 37
www.ConsumerReports.org
www.pricescan.com
www.bbbonline.org |
| 2. Conduct a unit pricing comparison at several stores. | PFP Sheet 32
www.consumer.gov |
| 3. Determine current transportation needs related to new and used
motor vehicles and compare buying and leasing options. | PFP Sheets, 34, 35, 36
http://autoadvice.about.com
www.centura.com/tools
www.kbb.com
www.leasesource.com |
| Your Long-Term Financial Planning Activities | |
| 1. Determine buying guidelines for
major purchases (appliances, furniture, home entertainment equipment). Identify brands, store locations, and savings plans to avoid buying on
credit. | www.consumer.gov
www.pueblo.gsa.gov
www.consumerworld.org |
| 2. Identify and compare various legal services available for use. | PFPSheet 39
www.ftc.gov
www.fraud.org
www.nolo.com |
| 3. Identify motor vehicles that would provide the lowest operating and insurance costs. | PFPSheet 38
www.consumerreports.org
www.autobytel.com
www.carsafety.org |
