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Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2023 The June issue of Consumer Action INSIDER includes stories about a panel discussion on the impact of inflation on Hispanic households, moderated by Consumer Action's interim executive director, and CFA's recognition of longtime Consumer Action staffer Linda Sherry with its Consumer Champion Award, as well as regular features about our coalition efforts, the CFPB's activities, and recent class action settlements on behalf of consumers. (Thursday, June 01, 2023)
SCAM GRAM: April showers brought more than flowers The May issue of SCAM GRAM covers new scams, and new twists on old scams. (Monday, May 15, 2023)
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Recent Publications
Library: Spanish | Investing for Communities of Color: Build generational wealth (Spanish) For a number of reasons, communities of color invest at lower rates than white people do. But investing is a key component of achieving long-term financial security and building generational wealth. This publication explains the barriers to investing for communities of color, as well as why it’s crucial to start investing now, how to get started (even if you don’t have much to invest) and stay on track, and where to find more information about investing and personal finance. Filed Under: Investing on Apr 19, 2023
Library: English | Investing for Communities of Color: Build generational wealth For a number of reasons, communities of color invest at lower rates than white people do. But investing is a key component of achieving long-term financial security and building generational wealth. This publication explains the barriers to investing for communities of color, as well as why it’s crucial to start investing now, how to get started (even if you don’t have much to invest) and stay on track, and where to find more information about investing and personal finance. Category: Investing on Mar 05, 2023
Library: Spanish | Investing for Women: Take control of your financial future (Spanish) Women have some additional challenges to overcome when planning for the future and getting started investing. This publication identifies some of the barriers to investing that women face, explains why women must invest, and offers tips and resources for getting started and managing an investment portfolio wisely. Filed Under: Investing on Feb 14, 2023
Library: English | Investing for Women: Take control of your financial future Women have some additional challenges to overcome when planning for the future and getting started investing. This publication identifies some of the barriers to investing that women face, explains why women must invest, and offers tips and resources for getting started and managing an investment portfolio wisely. Category: Investing on Feb 03, 2023
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