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2010 Spring Issue: Travel Insurance Issue Consumer Action devotes this issue of Consumer Action News to helping consumers avoid the "gotchas" when buying travel insurance. Learn the right questions to ask and the resources to use to compare travel insurance options that will provide you with financial protection when you travel.
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Library: Spanish | El crédito tributario por ingreso del trabajo (2009 Tax Year) El Crédito Tributario por Ingreso del Trabajo (EITC, por sus siglas en inglés) ayuda a los contribuyentes activos de bajos ingresos y a sus familias a recibir más dinero en reembolsos cuando presentan su declaración federal de impuestos. Esta publicación contiene las pautas establecidas para el 2009. Filed Under: Money Management on Feb 22, 2010
Library: English | Credit Cards - What You Need To Know Most people use credit cards—but do they know the terms of the agreement they have with their card issuer? This brochure is designed to help readers understand the different types of cards available; sort through offers to choose the card that's right for them; understand credit card terms and conditions, and avoid fees and penalty rates. Category: Credit Cards on Feb 17, 2010
Library: English | Internet Safety - Training Slides The Internet Safety Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Feb 09, 2010
Library: English | Internet Safety - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 22-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Feb 09, 2010
Library: Spanish | Seguridad por Internet Guía sobre privacidad y seguridad para el usuario de computadoras Esta publicación explica cómo protegerse y cómo proteger a su computadora cuando navega por Internet y usa correo electrónico. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Jan 28, 2010
Library: English | Questions & Answers about Internet Safety - Internet Safety Trainer’s Manual Questions and Answers About Protecting Your Privacy and Security on the Computer This publication can help answer many questions about safety and security on the Internet and how to keep children, computer data and personal information safer and more secure. It outlines simple, but effective precautions and ways to avoid taking unnecessary risks when you are online. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Jan 27, 2010
Library: English | Elder Fraud : Preventing Senior Scams - Lesson Plan This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Category: Fraud/Scams Workshops/Trainings on Jan 25, 2010
Library: Spanish | Administración de dinero - Ejercicios para hacer en clase Este archivo en PDF contiene traducciones en español de las actividades para hacer en clase y los ejercicios para hacer en casa tomados del plan de enseñanza en inglés Money Management. Filed Under: Money Management Workshops/Trainings on Jan 22, 2010
