Consumer Action Publications

Consumer Action creates award-winning free multilingual educational guides on a wide range of personal finance topics and other subjects of interest to consumers. Many publications are available in Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese, as well as English. Each year, we distribute more than two million of our publications through a national network of 8,000 community organizations. Click here for bulk order forms for nonprofit and community-based agencies.

2002

April

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Administre su dinero con prudencia - Materiales para el taller Cover

Administre su dinero con prudencia - Materiales para el taller. Este archivo PDF con materiales para un taller sobre el manejo del dinero está diseñado para educadores y líderes. Contiene planillas para realizar un presupuesto, planificar sus metas financieras y una evaluación de fin de clase.

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Banking On Your Investments Cover

Banking On Your Investments. A pamphlet alerting consumers to the fact that investments are not federally insured - even if you buy them at your bank. Topics covered include a new banking law that has radically changed the way banks do business, the benefits and costs of investing, things to consider before investing, protecting your privacy and what to do if you have a problem with an investment.

Steps to a Secure Financial Future Cover

Steps to a Secure Financial Future. A brochure offering simple, straightforward tips about developing a long-term personal financial plan, setting financial goals, saving seriously, paying for investment advice and keeping track of investment expenses.

2001

December

27
Keeping Your Bank & Credit Card Accounts Safe from Fraud Cover

Keeping Your Bank & Credit Card Accounts Safe from Fraud A manual for community-based organizations. A manual designed to help staff members of community-based organizations educate their clients about avoiding fraud in banking and credit card transactions. Topics covered include banking on the Internet, avoiding financial scams, identity theft and using ATMs. Includes resources for victims of fraud.

November

11
Good Credit -  Powerpoint Training Slides Cover

Good Credit - Powerpoint Training Slides. The Good Credit Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section.

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Good Credit - Seminar Lesson Plan Packet Cover

Good Credit - Seminar Lesson Plan Packet. This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets.

June

It's Your Health - How to get the most out of your HMO Cover

It's Your Health - How to get the most out of your HMO. A 16-page, illustrated booklet that describes doctor-patient relationships, knowing what is usually covered in HMO plans, standing up for your rights, and how to handle quality-of-care issues. Includes a 17-point coverage checklist.

Su salud - Cómo sacarle provecho a su HMO Cover

Su salud - Cómo sacarle provecho a su HMO. Una guía ilustrada de dieciséis páginas que describe en qué consiste la cobertura de HMO, la relación médico-paciente, cómo defender sus derechos y cómo manejar los problemas de calidad en el cuidado de la salud. Incluye una lista de diecisiete asuntos de cobertura.

2000

December

27
Preventing Credit Card Fraud Cover

Preventing Credit Card Fraud Learn how to protect yourself . A brochure that describes how crooks steal and use credit cards and card numbers, and also describes how to protect your card and what to do if your card has been stolen.

Credit Repair Scams Cover

Credit Repair Scams They Make Your Money Disappear. An illustrated fact sheet that describes what a credit report is and how to find out what is in your credit report. Explains how to correct inaccurate information in your report and advises caution with credit repair companies and guaranteed credit claims.

 
 
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