Hawaii Military Consumer Guide
Posted on Jan 15, 2025 in Webmaster CommentsFrom the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Hawaii is home to around 44,000 active duty service members and 5,500 National Guard personnel—many of whom face unique challenges due to permanent change of stations. To assist in consumer education for the military and their families, the Military Consumer Guide was updated in late 2024 and is now available for the public courtesy of DCCA.
The booklet offers comprehensive guidelines to protect oneself from fraudulent activities and provide the necessary information to live and work in the State of Hawaii. Information about various issues and consumer topics that often affect our military community are highlighted within including housing, buying a car, payday lending, identity theft, and more. It also provides insight into laws and regulations that are important to know such as attaining a professional license or starting your own business.
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