Library: English | Internet Safety - Training Slides The Internet Safety Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Feb 09, 2010
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Library: English | Internet Safety - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 22-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Feb 09, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Library: Spanish | Seguridad por Internet Guía sobre privacidad y seguridad para el usuario de computadoras Esta publicación explica cómo protegerse y cómo proteger a su computadora cuando navega por Internet y usa correo electrónico. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Jan 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Library: English | Questions & Answers about Internet Safety - Internet Safety Trainer’s Manual Questions and Answers About Protecting Your Privacy and Security on the Computer This publication can help answer many questions about safety and security on the Internet and how to keep children, computer data and personal information safer and more secure. It outlines simple, but effective precautions and ways to avoid taking unnecessary risks when you are online. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Jan 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Library: English | 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.) Category: Fraud/Scams Workshops/Trainings on Jan 25, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Library: Spanish | 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. Filed Under: Money Management Workshops/Trainings on Jan 22, 2010
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Library: English | 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. Category: Money Management on Jan 07, 2010
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Library: Spanish | 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. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Money Management Credit Credit Cards on Jan 06, 2010
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