Through education and advocacy, 501(c)(3) nonprofit Consumer Action fights for strong consumer rights and policies that promote fairness and financial prosperity for underrepresented consumers nationwide.
Scam Gram: Fall funny business This month, we highlight, among other scams, a home security company with shady loan approval practices, ongoing tech support schemes, and a bold big-screen sales ruse. We also explain how there can actually be victims on both sides of a scam. (Friday, September 15, 2023)
Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2023 The September issue of Consumer Action INSIDER is full of all our regular features about our coalition efforts, the CFPB's activities, and recent class action settlements on behalf of consumers. Plus, read about a survey we're conducting about manufacturers' warranties on smartphones and computers. We want your input! (Friday, September 01, 2023)
Library: Spanish | Housing Help: Next steps and resources when you’re at risk of foreclosure (Spanish) This guide can help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, or, if foreclosure is imminent, understand their options, rights and next steps. It includes a wide variety of resources, including where to turn for professional advice and guidance. Filed Under: Foreclosure on Jun 30, 2023
Library: English | Housing Help: Next steps and resources when you’re at risk of foreclosure This guide can help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, or, if foreclosure is imminent, understand their options, rights and next steps. It includes a wide variety of resources, including where to turn for professional advice and guidance. Category: Foreclosure on Jun 28, 2023
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: Spanish | Investing Basics: Get started putting your money to work for you (Spanish) Investing is a crucial element of any long-term financial plan. This guide introduces the fundamentals of sound investing, presents key considerations when choosing investments, explains how to open an account, and provides resources to help you learn more. Filed Under: Investing on Feb 07, 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
Library: English | Take action! Exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (Video) This guide explains who and what is covered by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), describes how you can exercise your rights, and offers tips for protecting your personal data. Category: Privacy Rights on Jan 27, 2023
