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Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2010 The September issue of INSIDER contains articles on the recent activities of Consumer Action and its staff. This month we share stories about the awardees in our mini-grants program, a fraud we uncovered in the Chinese speaking community in San Francisco and our training activities in the Lone Star state, among other news. ( Wednesday, September 01, 2010 )
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Library: English | Micro Business - Leader’s Guide The MoneyWi$e “Micro Business Leader's Guide” is designed to prepare community advocates to lead trainings for colleagues, clients and community members. “Micro Business Leader's Guide” a companion brochure designed for adult learners of all skill levels, is available in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese. An adult learning curriculum with classroom activities and a PowerPoint presentation round out this MoneyWi$e program. Category: Money Management Workshops/Trainings on Jul 26, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Library: Spanish | Información bancaria básica - En el banco está seguro (2010) Un folleto que contiene una introducción básica sobre los servicios principales que ofrecen los bancos y las cooperativas de crédito. Esto incluye las cuentas de cheques, las cuentas de ahorro, los certificados de depósito y las tarjetas de débito. También incluye los pasos para abrir una cuenta y para resolver problemas. Filed Under: Banking on Jul 10, 2010
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Library: Spanish | Los adolescentes y el dinero (2010) Cómo hablar con un adolescente sobre el dinero Esta guía de 24 páginas está diseñada principalmente para padres, pero también puede ser utilizada por adolescentes. Cubre muchos temas incluyendo el trabajo, cómo hacer un presupuesto, cómo darse cuenta si una compra es algo necesario o algo que uno desea, bancos, cómo escribir cheques, ahorros, tarjetas de crédito, historial de crédito, automóviles y teléfonos móviles o celulares. Esta guía contiene ilustraciones y ejemplos de una evaluación de gastos semanales, un recibo de sueldo, cómo comparar precios al hacer compras puede ahorrarle dinero y cómo escribir un cheque. También contiene una lista de sitios de Internet útiles para padres e hijos.
Filed Under: Money Management on Jul 08, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Library: English | Improve Your Credit - Put Bad Credit Behind You (2010) An easy-to-read brochure that explains why having good credit is important, your rights if your credit application is rejected, how to check your credit report, how to dispute mistakes on your credit report and how to begin to rebuild good credit. Category: Credit on Jun 11, 2010
Library: English | Micro Business (2010) Build a solid foundation Micro businesses are very small companies run by their owners with few employees. They are often home-based, with annual sales under $250,000 and few assets, but they can qualify for loans to help them grow into large regional, national or franchise businesses. Category: Money Management on Jun 11, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Library: English | Banking Basics (2010) You can bank on It A brochure that provides a simple introduction to the main services offered by banks and credit unions, including checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit and debit cards. It also covers opening an account and resolving problems. Category: Banking on May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Library: English | Teens & Money (2010) Talking to teens about money This 24-page booklet is designed primarily for parents but may also be useful for older teens. It covers many topics, including working, budgeting, figuring out if a purchase is a "need" or a "want," banking, writing checks, savings, credit cards, credit reports, driving and cell phones. The booklet contains illustrations and examples of a weekly spending evaluation, a paycheck stub, how comparison shopping can save money and how to write a check. It also contains a list of helpful web sites for parents and kids. Category: Money Management on May 25, 2010
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