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Thursday, February 04, 2010

Chinese Headlines | 消費者組織:迄未見華裔投訴豐田

 

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Chinese Headlines | 個人信用報告可免費索取

 

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Chinese Headlines | ATM透支提款 當心高額罰款

 

Saturday, December 05, 2009

Chinese Headlines | 零利率乍看誘人 暗藏玄機

 

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Chinese Headlines | 多名專家講述消保資訊

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Internet Safety (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Internet Safety (Chinese) A computer user’s guide to privacy and security. 這本社區教育手冊提供消費者有關在使用互聯網或電郵時, 應該如何保護個人以及電腦隱私權之各項要訣。

This publication outlines ways that you can protect yourself and your computer when you use the Internet and email. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Jan 12, 2010

 
Improve Your Credit -  Put Bad Credit Behind You (Chinese)(2009)

Library: Chinese | Improve Your Credit -  Put Bad Credit Behind You (Chinese)(2009) . 這本簡單易讀的手冊說明良好信用的重要性、信貸申請如不獲批准時的個人權利、如何查核個人信用報告﹑如果信用報告有錯誤時如何爭議﹐以及如何開始建立良好信用。

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 Dec 24, 2009

 
Manage Your Money Wisely - Tracking Your Money (2009) (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Manage Your Money Wisely - Tracking Your Money (2009) (Chinese) . 了解自己目前的消費是做預算的第一步。預算就是一個能幫助預測和控制您消費的計劃。要做一個預算,您需要知道自己一個月的花銷是多少,然後用這個數字和您的薪水作比較。

Knowing what you spend now is the first step in creating a budget. A budget is a spending plan to help you forecast and control your expenses. To create a budget you need to know how much you spend each month - and compare that figure to your take home pay. Category: Money Management on Aug 27, 2009

 
Just Say NO! To Senior Scams (2009) (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Just Say NO! To Senior Scams (2009) (Chinese) . 每個人都應該對詐騙提高警覺﹐但是老年人有時候特別容易上當受騙。手冊列明許多騙局的偽裝手法﹑特別提醒老年人易被針對的詐騙。也包括“騙局跡象” 及各種避免受騙的要訣。

Everyone must be on guard against scams, but seniors can sometimes be more vulnerable to fraud. This brochure outlines the many guises of fraud, with special attention to scams that target seniors. Signs of fraud and tips for avoiding scams are included. Category: Fraud/Scams on Aug 24, 2009

 
Micro Business Basics (2009) (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Micro Business Basics (2009) (Chinese) Building a sound financial foundation. 此手冊對於開創小型商業及財政經營提供了許多基本概念。小型商業是很小的公司由業主和幾位員工甚至沒有員工來經營。很多小型商業起源自個人愛好或是一個挺不錯的主意。小型商業也有資格貸款協助拓展至較大區域﹑全國或成為連鎖企業。

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 Aug 21, 2009

 
Connect to Lifeline and Save! (2009) (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Connect to Lifeline and Save! (2009) (Chinese) Discounted Lifeline Telephone Service Helps Low-Income Californians. 加州普濟電話,提供合於低收入資格的家庭基本電話用戶折扣優惠價。合格申請普濟電話的消費者,安裝電話或是支付本地電話每月服務費只需繳納通常費用之一部份。這本社區教育特刊對於普濟電話各項服務、優惠規訂、申請方法, 以及如何才能繼續保持享有該項計劃,均有詳細說明。

California Lifeline provides discounts on basic residential telephone service to eligible low-income households. Consumers who qualify for California Lifeline pay a fraction of the regular cost for telephone connection and monthly local telephone service. This brochure explains the features and benefits of Lifeline phone service, how to apply for the program, and what you must do to continue participation. Category: Telephone on Jul 16, 2009

 
Staying on Track With Credit (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Staying on Track With Credit (Chinese) How to use credit wisely. 對那些瞭解信貸的使用代價跟優點,以及懂得如何明智地使用信貸的消費者來說,信貸可以成為一種有用的財務工具。這本手冊解釋了「無限次」,又稱為循還式信貸,包括信用卡,房屋淨值信貸(HELOC: Home Equity Line of Credit)和支票透支信用額(Overdraft Lines of Credit),同時還討論使用信貸的好處及壞處。該手冊還包括如何避免使用高收費信貸的技巧。

Credit can be a valuable financial tool for consumers who understand its costs and benefits and how to use it wisely. This brochure defines open-ended, or revolving, credit, including credit cards, home equity lines of credit and overdraft lines of credit, and discusses the pros and cons of using credit. It includes tips on high-cost credit to avoid. Category: Money Management Credit on Jul 09, 2009

 
Recognizing Credit Card Fraud (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Recognizing Credit Card Fraud (Chinese) . 當消費者將信用卡號碼給了不熟識的人、信用卡遺失或遭竊、郵件被偷或被罪犯利用、公司職員複印他人信用卡或卡號,信用卡詐騙案就發生了。這本消費者行動最新發行的手冊提醒大家認明及避免形形色色有關信用卡之詐騙,例如:仿製信用卡、假冒騙取信用卡、身份盜用、偽造信用卡等等。

Credit card fraud happens when consumers give their credit card number to unfamiliar individuals, when cards are lost or stolen, when mail is diverted from the intended recipient and taken by criminals, or when employees of a business copy the card or card numbers of a cardholder. This new Consumer Action publication explains how to recognize and avoid many forms of fraud that involve credit cards, such as skimming, phishing, ID theft and counterfeit cards. Category: Fraud/Scams Credit Cards on Jul 08, 2009

 
Building and Keeping Good Credit (2009) (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Building and Keeping Good Credit (2009) (Chinese) . 本文說明何謂信用記錄﹑什麼是信用報告﹑如何得到個人信用報告、如何建立良好信用﹐以及在發生困難時向哪一個機構投訴。

A fact sheet that explains what credit history is, what a credit report is, how to get your credit report, how to establish good credit and where to complain if you have a problem. Category: Credit on Jun 09, 2009

 
Banking Basics  (2009) (Chinese)

Library: Chinese | Banking Basics (2009) (Chinese) You Can Bank On It. 本文簡介各銀行及信貸會提供的主要服務,包括:支票戶口、儲蓄戶口、定期存款以及銀行現金卡。內容也包括開立戶口及解決疑難之道。

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 12, 2009

 

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