Ever wonder how to file for bankruptcy? Curious about what you should do if your identity gets hacked? From the basics like filing a consumer complaint to the terribly difficult job of planning a funeral, the government has produced a free guide to help you through it all. It’s called the 2009 Consumer Action Handbook and you can order one completely free of charge right now. The guide even comes in Spanish and they’ve also set up a way to order more than ten copies at a time if you’d like to hand them out at your church or use them as lame stocking stuffers.

Once you look over your copy of the 2009 Consumer Action Handbook, let them know what you think by taking this short survey. Were there any questions left unanswered? Did a section seem confusing? Let them know so they can make the next version better.

If you don’t want to order the handbook, just check out ConsumerAction.gov for the same information. They’ve got tips and advice on tons of consumer issues including:

* Buying a Car
* Purchasing a Home
* Preventing Your Identity From Getting Stolen
* How to File a Consumer Complaint
* Handling Debt
* Choosing a Doctor
* Resolving Air Travel Problems
* How to Avoid Investment Fraud