Consumer Education
The purposes of this committee are:
- To promote the well being of retired school personnel by helping them to obtain the services and information to solve or avoid personal problems.
- To serve the membership as a source of information about available services and resources in their immediate communities to assist them.
- To serve as a source of information for consumer issues.
- To promote educational and service programs emphasizing health care, independent living, alternative housing options, consumer fraud, and legal measures.
The MRSPA Consumer Education Committee publishes "Consumer Connection"...
- Save Your Eyes
- Home Warranty Scam Letters Sent to Maryland Homeowners
- American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month
- Don’t be a victim of medical identity theft
- Consumer and Health Billing Issues Problems?
- Help Stop Identify Theft
- January great buys...February great buys
- How to save on Valentine’s Day and still show your love
- Do You, or Someone You Know need help with heating bills?
- 3 Tips to Avoid Slips this Winter
- Be careful when celebrating the 4th!
- Home Warranty Scam Letters Sent to Maryland Homeowners
- Summer is here and temperatures are rising. Don’t let your cell phone overheat.
- Best Buys in July
- Best Buys in August
- Be safe while you’re out shopping or traveling.
- Be aware at the gas station!
- Trying to downsize? This list of things to do everyday can get you on the right track...cover days 11-17
- STAY SAFE WHILE YOU’RE DRIVING
- 7 Things to Consider When Comparing Auto Insurance Coverage:
- “Buy Now, Pay Later” Plans Can Lead to Unintentional Debt, Other Problems
- Lightning Do's and Don'ts
- Best Buys in May
- Best Buys in June
- National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 2nd.
- It’s time for Farmer’s Markets!
- ITrying to downsize? This list of things to do everyday can get you on the right track!
- May is National Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 29, 2022.
- October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Month!
- Tips For Safe Fall Driving
- Saving Money This Fall….
- Hurricane Preparedness Tips
- Beware of Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Scams!
- New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Use these tips to save on gas….
- Maryland’s “Tax Free Week” begins on Sunday, August 14th
- Check out the bountiful produce from your local Farmers’ Market.
- Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
- Stay safe from illness-causing bugs this summer…
- Summer Safety Checklist.
- Signs of heatstroke.
- Are you REAL ID compliant?
- Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 13th
- Happy Earth Day—Friday, April 22, 2022
- You may be the victim of check washing.
- The FBI recently issued a warning about using Quick Response, or QR codes, scannable by smart phones.
- Do you, or someone you know, need help?
- Are you interested in “aging in place” in Maryland?
- What’s up at the Library?
- Save Some Money in March and April
- Spring Stats Officially on April 20th!
- Whatever you choose to do in 2022?
- Same Scams, Different Currency
- 10 Worst Things to Carry In Your Wallet
- Did you lose your Vaccine Card?
- Quick tips to avoid falls
- More than 2.2 million Americans have...
- Does January have you feeling bored?
- Great Buys for...
- Don’t Be Fooled!!
- Daylight Savings Time November 7th
- November is National Gratitude Month
- Doing That “End of the Year” Extra Giving?
- Maryland Department of Aging is providing durable medical equipment
- Avoid Slips and Falls This Winter
- The Holiday Shopping Season is Upon Us!
- Great Buys for...
- Drug Take-Back Day
- October is National Fire Prevention Month
- Preparedness Tips for Hurricanes
- Winterization Checklist
- Great deals in September and October
- Questions about the Attorney General’s Office?
- Coronavirus Survey Scam
- Still have questions about COVID-19 vaccines?
- Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card Scam in MD
- Great deals in May and June
- Summer Time Food Safety Basics
- A fraudulent “Publisher’s Clearinghouse” (PCH) letter
- Have questions about the upcoming Election?
- ...take steps to avoid injury or death while walking.
- The Holidays Are Upon Us—Make It A Safe Holiday Season!
- Great deals in November and December:
- Online shopping can lead to big deals….or bigger scams!
- Calls to Poison Control Are Up 70% During the Pandemic!
- A free charge could end up draining your bank account!
- Maryland Access Point (MAP) is the Aging and Disability Resource Program
- From the Maryland Department of Aging
- More information about the Census: Overall Timeline
- Daylight Savings Time is March 8th!
- Earth Day is April 22nd and celebrating 50 years!
- A Common Investment Scam
- Things to Buy in April:
- Did You Know That Walking Is The Official Exercise of Maryland?
- 10 Tips for a Successful Garage or Yard Sale
- The Benefit Corner
- The 2020 Census is easy.The 2020 Census is easy
- Avoiding Frauds and Scams
- Detox Pills Offer Empty Promises
- Check Your Meds After a Hospital Stay
- It’s That Time of Year Again! Tax time!
- AARP Tax Prep is available in Cecil
- Close Before You Doze
- January is National Bath Safety Month
- Things to Buy in January and February Deals
- The Benefit Corner
- Daylight Savings Time Is Here Starting November 3rd
- The Importance of Staying Social As We Age
- Here are some tips for staying social:
- Other ways to stay engaged include:
- Aging in place is...
- Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
- Things to Buy in November and December...
- The Benefit Corner
- Before taking any supplements, check with your doctor first.
- Before you sign on with a mover...
- Is your house ready for cold weather?
- FIRE PREVENTION checklist
- Continue to help with the fight against Opiod addiction in Maryland.
- Hurricane Season is Upon Us!!
- The Benefit Corner
- Summer is almost here!
- What kind of sunglasses are the best protection?
- Which is the best sunscreen for you?
- UVA protection
- Storm season is upon us.
- More good scam-prevention tips
- Summer Travel Tips from AAA
- Gasoline prices are on the rise!
- Things to save on in May and June
- Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
- The Benefit Corner
- From the Maryland Attorney General’s Office: SCAM ALERTS
- FREE Resources
- Consider Umbrella Protection
- Confused about prescription costs?
- Best Buys for March and April
- Do you, or someone you know, need help?
- Easy Ways to Help Planet Earth - April 22
- Spring Cleaning - Spruce Up for Spring Safety
*** National Take Back Day is April 27th from 10 AM to 2 PM.
- Happy 2019
- Protecting your tax records is easy...
- Start fresh by organizing your home.
- Initial steps to organize and then stick with it!
- 5 Ways to Make Healthy Habits More Convenient!
- Stay Safe on The Road
- The Dangers of Ice Dams
- Easy Ways to Help Planet Earth