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All Consumer Action publications are available online, with most also available as a PDF download. Government agencies, nonprofits and other community-based organizations who wish to distribute our publications for educational purposes can use the PDF file to instantly produce a professional-looking brochure using an office printer.

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Internet Service

Library: English | Internet Service Learn how to get results.

The Internet has changed the way we work, socialize and shop—we can now do all those things without ever leaving home. But that doesn’t mean the Internet is always safe, or that it’s always free. This fact sheet explains your options for Internet and email service. It also explains some risks of using the Internet and provides tips for protecting yourself, your family, and your personal information and computer data.

Category: Internet Privacy Rights on Jan 10, 2011

 
Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - PowerPoint Slides

Library: English | Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - PowerPoint Slides.

The Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores PowerPoint training file is available for download in the “Download File” section. The slides are suitable to show for train-the-trainer sessions or client presentations. Each slide contains teaching notes.

Category: Credit Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores on Oct 31, 2010

 
Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - Lesson Plan and Class Activities

Library: English | Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - Lesson Plan and Class Activities.

This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders involved in financial literacy. The 50-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and worksheets.

Category: Credit Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores on Oct 29, 2010

 
Credit Cards - What You Need To Know

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 Credit Cards on Oct 27, 2010

 
Families and Credit Cards Manual

Library: English | Families and Credit Cards Manual Questions and Answers about Credit for Young People.

This backgrounder manual provides information about credit options for youth and helping young people understand the importance of good credit. Topics include credit cards, prepaid cards, adding cardholders to your credit card account, secondary cardholder policies, and payment options for kids while they’re traveling.

Category: Credit Credit Cards Credit Reports/Scores Money Management Teens Managing Money on Oct 23, 2010

 
Credit Reports and Credit Scores

Library: English | Credit Reports and Credit Scores.

Your credit history has a significant impact on your ability to achieve important financial goals. Learn what information is collected about you, how to interpret and improve it, and what your rights are.

Category: Credit Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores Mortgages on Oct 01, 2010

 
Specialty reports

Library: English | Specialty reports The consumer reports you’ve never heard of.

Companies use consumer and specialty reports, much like credit reports, to determine such things as how likely you are to be a good employee, become ill or file an insurance claim. You have the right to see what is collected about you and to dispute inaccurate information.

Category: Credit Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores on Oct 01, 2010

 
Good Credit - Leader’s Guide

Library: English | Good Credit - Leader’s Guide.

A guide to help community-based organization staff educate their clients about credit. Topics include credit reports, credit history, establishing good credit, credit scoring, credit fraud and more.

Category: Credit Credit Fraud Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores Fraud/Scams on Sep 20, 2010

 
Successful Homeownership - Leader’s Guide

Library: English | Successful Homeownership - Leader’s Guide.

Buying a home is a major achievement. But successful homeownership does not begin and end when the closing documents are signed. This Leader’s Guide provides information and background to help you teach prospective, new and established homeowners what they need to know to be successful at homeownership.

Category: Foreclosure Housing Buying a Home Housing Insurance Insurance Mortgages on Sep 19, 2010

 
Keeping Your Home - Protect your investment (English)

Library: English | Keeping Your Home - Protect your investment (English).

People who plan, budget and save for successful homeownership have a much better chance of keeping a roof over their heads and building wealth as property values increase over the years. This brochure covers the financial responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them, how to maintain and protect your property, and how to build and preserve your home equity.

Category: Foreclosure Housing Buying a Home Housing Insurance Insurance Mortgages on Sep 17, 2010

 

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