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Our Events 

• More than a hundred turn out for money management trainings, despite the heat (Sep 05, 2019)
  As an intense heat wave baked the East Coast, driving many to seek relief at the beach or pool, Consumer Action’s community outreach managers Linda…}
• Training addresses debt collection consumer rights (Jul 05, 2019)
  As Democratic Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden of Oregon joined 24 of their colleagues from across the country in calling on Consumer Financial Protection…}
• Consumer Action, NEFE make it easy to evaluate financial ed programs (Oct 03, 2018)
  Consumer Action and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) joined forces in late August to educate our network partners on NEFE’s Evaluation Toolkit® and…}

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Training Tools 

• After a Disaster: ID Theft, Scams and Insurance (Presentation) (Mar 17, 2021)
  In this presentation, Consumer Action's Linda Williams explains common scams and problems encountered by consumers who have been affected by a disaster. Tips and resources…}
• Using FinTech to manage money? You need to watch this (Dec 05, 2020)
  “The pandemic has forced community groups to pivot and offer their clients financial education in virtual settings,” said Consumer Action’s director of strategic partnerships, Audrey…}
• Resource Sheet: Serving Older Veterans: An Introduction to Veterans Benefits (Nov 12, 2020)
  Senior veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military veterans. Veteran's benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training,…}

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Our Network 

• How FinTech has helped consumers save thousands during the pandemic (Apr 01, 2021)
  Consumer Action launched two financial health and technology programs in 2020 with support from Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase. The programs included mini-grants for 13…}
• Testimonials (JPMorgan Chase Financial Inclusion Grant) (Feb 23, 2021)
  Consumer Action's community-based partners speak about how our programs help clients to improve financial health. Click here to watch testimonials.}
• Testimonial: Integrating FinTech into financial inclusion programs (Feb 09, 2021)
  Under a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Consumer Action works to scale the integration of FinTech into financial inclusion programs at community organizations.}

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Best Practices 

• Don’t leave thousands on the table this season (Jan 05, 2021)
  Widely considered the federal government’s most effective antipoverty program, the EITC puts money back into the pockets of qualifying low- and moderate-income working taxpayers when…}
• The enduring impact of racism on your finances (Dec 05, 2020)
  For generations (and to today), institutional racism has denied people of color access to the economic and educational systems that are, in our nation, the…}
• Out & About: Black women talk finances (Jun 05, 2019)
  JPMorgan Chase and Essence magazine have teamed up to expand economic inclusion for black women with their Currency Conversations campaign.…}

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Recommended Training Tools 

• Avoid ID Theft Training Kit (Nov 19, 2008)
  The FTC has created an "interactive toolkit" for advocates to plan and host "Protect Your Identity" events. Click…}
• Insider Car Report (Jun 04, 2008)
  This excellent video can be used to explain some of the issues that surround unfair and deceptive car financing practices in California.}

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Videos & Webinars 

• After a Disaster: ID Theft, Scams and Insurance (Presentation) (Mar 17, 2021)
  In this presentation, Consumer Action's Linda Williams explains common scams and problems encountered by consumers who have been affected by a disaster. Tips and resources…}
• Albert host financial technology webinars (Apr 16, 2018)
  Albert Genius is the first financial service of its kind – a team of human financial experts at your fingertips. Yes, you heard that right—Albert…}
• Webinars teach CBO partners how to help clients deal with debt collectors (Aug 04, 2017)
  Consumer Action and the Consumer Relations Consortium (CRC) cohosted two June debt collection webinars for Consumer Action’s network partners and professionals affiliated with the Association…}

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