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CA News Logo 2009 Fall Issue The Fall 2009 issue of Consumer Action News looks at gift cards—including explanation of new gift card protections coming next year-and prepaid cards, alternatives to traditional credit and debit cards. The issue also contains news of Consumer Action's June 2009 fundraising event and recipients of our annual Consumer Excellence Awards as well as a list of all donors and educational partners. ( Thursday, November 12, 2009 )

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Recent Publications

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Prevención de estafas a las personas de edad avanzada - Presentación en PowerPoint

Library: Spanish | Prevención de estafas a las personas de edad avanzada - Presentación en PowerPoint  El archivo de la presentación en PowerPoint del seminario Prevención de estafas a las personas de edad avanzada está disponible en la sección "Download File". Filed Under: Fraud/Scams on Nov 17, 2009

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Información bancaria básica - Presentación en PowerPoint (2009)

Library: Spanish | Información bancaria básica - Presentación en PowerPoint (2009)  El archivo de la presentación en PowerPoint del seminario Información bancaria básica está disponible en la sección "Download File". Filed Under: Money Management Banking Workshops/Trainings on Nov 03, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Información básica para la microempresa - Ejercicios para hacer en clase

Library: Spanish | Información básica para la microempresa - 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 Micro Business Basics. Filed Under: Money Management Workshops/Trainings on Oct 28, 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009

Reverse Mortgages: Are They for You?

Library: English | Reverse Mortgages: Are They for You?  Older homeowners may be able to borrow against their equity by taking a reverse mortgage. This publication provides an overview of how reverse mortgages work and what you need to look out for when considering a reverse mortgage. Category: Housing Home Financing on Oct 23, 2009

What to know if you rent

Library: English | What to know if you rent A guide to landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities  This publication provides a general overview of what tenants need to know when renting or leasing an apartment or a home. Category: Housing on Oct 23, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Workplace Privacy - Powerpoint Slides

Library: English | Workplace Privacy - Powerpoint Slides  These PowerPoint slides can be used with the Lesson Plan to hold a training on workplace privacy. Category: Privacy Rights Credit on Oct 20, 2009

Workplace Privacy - Lesson Plan and Class Activity

Library: English | Workplace Privacy - Lesson Plan and Class Activity  This lesson plan is designed to help you hold a training on employee privacy in the workplace. Category: Privacy Rights Credit on Oct 20, 2009

Workplace Privacy Guide

Library: English | Workplace Privacy Guide  This backgrounder guide on workplace privacy is written in question-and-answer format. It explains the limited nature of employee privacy rights in the workplace, and details when and how employers can observe and track employees’ activities—including phone conversations and computer-related tasks on company-owned devices. Category: Privacy Rights Credit on Oct 20, 2009

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