LifeSmarts

Personal Finance Some banks and credit unions rent boxes int heir vault, which consumers can store their valuables outside of their homes. What are these boxes called? Answer: Safe deposit boxes

Health & Safety To prevent illness, before eating any fresh fruit or vegetables, you should always do what? Answer: Wash it well, peel the skin

Environment If the water of a community water system is temporarily unsafe to drink, the public health advisory may be issued, urging consumers to treat water on the stove top before drinking it. What are these advisories called? Answer: Boil Water (Advisories)

Consumer Rights & Responsibilities An amendment of the Truth in Lending Act, this federal act generally applies only to open-end credit. Identify this law that gives consumer the right to address billing errors in credit card and charge accounts. Answer: FCBA Fair Credit Billing Act

Technology A pop-up ad says it has detected malware on your computer and asks you to click on the ad to purchase anti-spyware software. What should you do? Answer: Don’t do it; it’s probably a scam

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2018 Top 4 High School Teams to Compete in the Hawaii LifeSmarts State Competition HONOLULU – A team of students from ‘Iolani School, representing the State of Hawaii, placed ...
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