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• March 10, 2010 Consumer bill gives exemption on payday loans
• March 09, 2010 Pennsylvania helps jobless homeowners
• March 09, 2010 Runaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping
• March 09, 2010 Target puts coupons on customers' cellphones
• March 09, 2010 Toyota counters claim of electronic acceleration glitch

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CA News & Special Reports

2009 Credit Card Survey Consumer Action's 2009 Credit Card Survey contains information on credit card rates, fees, terms and industry practices for 39 cards from 22 issuers. ( Wednesday, August 12, 2009 )

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Recent Publications

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Elder Fraud : Preventing Senior Scams - Lesson Plan. This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.)

Friday, January 22, 2010

Administración de dinero - Ejercicios para hacer en clase. Este archivo en PDF contiene traducciones en español de las actividades para hacer en clase y los ejercicios para hacer en casa tomados del plan de enseñanza en inglés Money Management.

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Get Credit for Your Hard Work (2009 Tax Year) Low income working taxpayers may qualify for the Federal EITC. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low income, working taxpayers and families get more money back when they file their federal income tax forms. This publication contains EITC guidelines for the 2009 tax year.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

No caiga en la trampa de los servicios de cancelación de deudas. La mayoría de las compañías de cancelación de deudas le cobran aunque terminen sin saldar sus cuentas.

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Recommended Publications

Thursday, August 13, 2009

5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage. The Federal Reserve Board recommended 5 tips for shopping for a mortgage for consumers.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Consumer Credit Cards Study Guide. Understanding how credit cards work before heading off to college will help students avoid credit pitfalls. This study guide from the Family and Consumer Sciences of AgriLIFE Extension, contains the essential information everyone needs to know about credit cards.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Bank Payday Loans… They’re Baaaaaaaack. Payday lending is popular with consumers, especially those without bank accounts or access to credit. But the price of payday loans is very high.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Consumer Connection - Special Credit Edition. Consumer credit card debt has become an increasingly burdensome drain on many families' resources. Credit card debt nationwide more than quadrupled from 1989 to 2007, rising from $211 billion to $961 billion.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Medicare Insurance Fact Sheets. The California Health Advocates provides accurate information on Medicare Insurance, and other healthcare benefits. Their website now features a variety of facts sheets on Medicare Insurance in various languages.

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