Library: English | California LifeLine Public Assistance Programs.

Detailed description of various federal and state assistance programs.

Library: English | Checking and Savings Accounts - PowerPoint Training Slides.

This downloadable PowerPoint presentation is designed to be used in conjunction with the “Checking and Savings Accounts” lesson plan. The slides provide a visual component to the training that will help to engage learners and improve retention.

Library: English | Checking and Savings Accounts - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities.

This downloadable packet guides community educators through a two-hour presentation on selecting, opening, using and managing checking and savings accounts. In addition to the lesson plan (to be used in conjunction with the downloadable PowerPoint presentation), the packet includes exercises, resources and a class evaluation form.

Library: English | An Employee’s Guide to Payroll Cards.

This four-page guide is designed to help employees who work for companies that offer a payroll card to determine whether that is their best option, understand how the cards work and how to avoid fees, and know their rights.

Library: English | An Employer’s Guide to Payroll Cards.

This eight-page resource, written in Q&A format, educates employers on how payroll cards work and what advantages they offer, what to look for when choosing a payroll card vendor, and how to implement a successful payroll card program.

Library: English | Paying with Plastic A Consumer Action introduction to payment cards.

This two-page fact sheet explains the differences between credit, charge, debit, prepaid and gift cards. It can help you choose the best option for every transaction.

Library: English | Questions & Answers about Bank Accounts.

This backgrounder answers many questions about checking and savings accounts in much greater detail than the companion brochure. Written in Q&A format, the guide includes in-depth information on more than a dozen banking topics, from selecting a bank account, using an ATM and understanding overdraft protection to overcoming barriers to getting an account and how to use online and mobile banking services.

Library: English | Checking and Savings Accounts A wise choice.

This fact sheet presents the basics of checking and savings accounts, highlighting the advantages they offer over “fringe” banking services such as check cashers. The publication covers, among other topics, how checking and savings accounts work, how to choose a financial institution and open an account, and how to reduce or avoid account fees.

Library: English | How to Send Money Home Tips for transferring money abroad.

Many immigrants send some of their earnings to relatives and friends in their home countries. There are several ways to transfer money to recipients outside the U.S., and different types of financial services and products can help you with this task.

Library: English | On the Rebound: Post-recession Tips for Fostering Your Personal Economic Recovery.

In response to a research report by Aite Group and Chase Blueprint®, Consumer Action offers practical tips to help consumers bounce back from a financial crisis, meet future financial challenges and stay on track for the long term.