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One component of the workforce development system focuses on helping people identify and apply for jobs.

AARP consumer protection priorities make up the bulk of this chapter.

Older consumers are increasingly targets of phone, mail, and e-mail solicitations. In many cases, these solicitations are unwanted or even fraudulent. 

Home repair is necessary to preserve both the safety and the value of property.

Funeral services are expensive. In 2021, the median funeral cost was $ 6,970 for a funeral with cremation, according to the National Funeral Directors Association.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has jurisdiction over more than 10,000 types of consumer products. Mandatory standards govern only a small number of products.

For many older adults, travel is important as a way to encounter new experiences, visit with friends and family, and obtain necessary medical care.

In addition to setting standards with respect to the minimum wage, overtime, and other factors affecting worker pay, the federal government also sets standards for workplace health and safety.

Federal, state, and local consumer protection agencies all have a role in safeguarding consumers against fraud, deception, and unfair practices.

New technologies have tremendous potential to transform the lives of all people.