Library: Spanish | Fair housing rights for those affected by the pandemic (Spanish) Cómo hacerle frente al COVID-19.

The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take if you do experience discrimination.

Library: Spanish | Financial assistance for undocumented workers (Spanish) Cómo hacerle frente al COVID-19.

Millions of undocumented workers are ineligible for the federal economic aid available to U.S. citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. This publication provides tips and resources for finding state, local and private financial assistance programs that are designed specifically for undocumented immigrants or don’t ask for immigration status when determining eligibility.

Library: Spanish | Get Covered: Choosing and using Medicare (Spanish) .

Medicare is not a one-size-fits-all program—the choices you make affect your coverage and costs. This publication explains when and how to enroll in Medicare, what each of the “Parts” of the program cover, what to consider when making your coverage choices and where to find more information.

Library: Spanish | Get Covered: Understanding your employer-sponsored health plan (Spanish) .

Choosing the wrong health insurance plan can result in inadequate coverage and higher out-of-pocket costs, so it’s important to understand how to make the best choice. This publication explains how employer-sponsored health insurance works, how to approach the selection process, and what to know about enrolling and maintaining coverage.

Library: Spanish | Get Covered: Navigating private and government health insurance (Spanish) .

If you don’t have employer-sponsored health insurance or Medicare, figuring out your coverage options can be daunting. This publication explains the various sources of individual (not “group”) health insurance (including detailed information about the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace), how to purchase coverage, and what your options for health care are if you have very low income or are ineligible for certain programs.

Library: Spanish | Improving your financial health with FinTech (Spanish) Una guía para principiantes sobre aplicaciones móviles de finanzas personales.

Financial technology (FinTech) is the use of modern technology, such as the internet and apps (downloadable mobile software), to develop powerful financial services tools for consumers and businesses. For those who are motivated to improve their finances and dedicated to working toward their goals, FinTech can make the process more convenient, efficient and even rewarding. This guide will introduce you to the types of FinTech tools available and how they can help you. It will also tell you what to consider when choosing an app and how to stay safe when using FinTech.

Library: Spanish | Just Say No to Scams (Quick Tips) (Spanish) Consejos breves para protejerse contra el fraude . The Spanish Just Say No to Scams “quick tips" sheet provides consumers with the basics of recognizing the signs of a scam, understanding how to protect themselves and knowing where to complain and get more information. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Internet Elder Fraud on Mar 09, 2020

Library: Spanish | Freeze Your Credit File (Spanish) Leave ID thieves out in the cold.

El “congelamiento de seguridad” es una herramienta para ayudarle a prevenir el robo de identidad y evitar que impostores utilicen su información personal para establecer crédito. Esta publicación explica cómo “congelar” su crédito, lo cual previene que se establezca crédito nuevo a nombre suyo hasta que usted suspenda provisionalmente el congelamiento o le retire de forma permanente.

Library: Spanish | Tax Basics for Earners in the ‘Sharing Economy’ (Spanish) .

La economía colaborativa podría permitirle poner un poco de dinero extra en su bolsillo en su tiempo libre, o podría ser su ingreso principal. De cualquier manera, el ganar dinero adicional tendrá un impacto en su situación fiscal. Esta publicación, aunque no representa asesoría fiscal, le ayudará a entender cómo reportar sus ingresos y gastos, por qué debe aprovechar todas las deducciones a las que tiene derecho, cómo evitar una desagradable sorpresa cuando presente su declaración de impuestos, y dónde conseguir más información y ayuda.

Library: Spanish | Homeowners and renters insurance (Spanish) .

La mayoría de habitantes de Estados Unidos viven en zonas donde existe el riesgo de que ocurra una catástrofe natural y, por lo tanto, la mayoría de familias deben considerar seriamente cómo recuperarse si llegaran a perder su vivienda o sus pertenencias. Esta publicación explica cuáles daños cubre, y cuáles no cubre, una póliza estándar de seguro de propietarios o de inquilinos; cómo cerciorarse que la cobertura que tiene es suficiente; los pasos que debe tomar para recuperar lo que perdió en un desastre; y sus opciones cuando su cobertura resulta insuficiente.