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Headlines | Free heating oil program suspended
Headlines | Bankruptcy filings jump one-third in 2008
Headlines | TV converter program runs out of funds
Headlines | Data breaches up almost 50 percent
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Insurance Issue [Fall 2008] In the Fall 2008 issue, Consumer Action focuses on insurance. The results of an online poll reveal details about consumers and insurance coverage, including the downsides to filing a claim. Other topics include credit car rental car coverage, how to add "riders" to policies, the privacy implications of "pay-as-you-drive" insurance, increased FDIC deposit insurance, rental insurance and news of a new insurance web site created by Consumer Action. For much more, see the Table of Contents below. ( Wednesday, November 12, 2008 )
Library: English | Auto Insurance: The Basics It’s every driver’s responsibility to have adequate auto insurance. This guide will help you determine how much—and what kinds of—coverage you need, and how to get protection at the best price. Filed Under: Money Management Insurance Cars on Jan 05, 2009
Library: English | Staying on Track with Credit - PowerPoint Slides The Staying on Track with Credit Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Nov 17, 2008
Library: English | Staying on Track with Credit - Lesson Plan This packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 23-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Filed Under: Credit Money Management on Nov 17, 2008
Library: English | Keeping Your Home People who plan, budget and save for successful homeownership have a much better chance of keeping a roof over their heads and building wealth as property values increase over the years. This brochure covers the financial responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them, how to maintain and protect your property, and how to build and preserve your home equity. Filed Under: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Insurance on Nov 06, 2008
Library: English | Successful Homeownership Leader’s Guide Protect your Greatest Investment Buying a home is a major achievement. But successful homeownership does not begin and end when the closing documents are signed. This Leader’s Guide provides information and background to help you teach prospective, new and established homeowners what they need to know to be successful at homeownership. Filed Under: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Insurance on Nov 06, 2008
Library: English | Successful Homeownership - Seminar Lesson Plan & Class Activities This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 20-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Filed Under: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Insurance on Nov 06, 2008
Library: English | Successful Homeownership - Powerpoint Training Slides The Successful Homeownership Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Insurance on Nov 06, 2008
Library: Spanish | No pierda su casa Consejos para tener éxito como dueños de casa Las personas que planifican, hacen un presupuesto y ahorran para tener éxito como dueñas de casa tiene muchas más posibilidades de mantener su hogar e incrementar su patrimonio a media que el valor de su propiedad aumente con los años. Este folleto explica las responsabilidades financieras de los propietarios de una vivienda y cómo administrar estas responsabilidades, cómo mantener y proteger su hogar, y cómo aumentar y conservar el valor líquido de su vivienda. Filed Under: Insurance Housing Buying a Home Insurance on Nov 06, 2008