Some of the following Consumer Action publications are available in bulk for non-profit or government agencies to distribute for educational purposes. Further info can be found on the How To Order Publications page.
Library of English Publications, Sorted by Date
Library: English | Get Credit for Your Hard Work (2012 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 return. This publication contains EITC guidelines for the 2012 tax year. Category: Money Management on Feb 12, 2013
Library: English | Good Credit - Build it and keep it (English) . A fact sheet that explains what a credit history is, how to get your credit report, how to establish good credit and where to complain if you have a problem. Category: Credit Credit Fraud Credit Reports Credit Scores on Feb 08, 2013
Library: English | Saving to Build Wealth - Make money work for you (English) . This brochure provides information about the importance of saving, setting short- and long-term goals to promote saving, opening a savings account and ways to make your money grow faster, including certificates of deposit (CDs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), U.S. Savings Bonds and college savings accounts. Category: Banking Investment Money Management on Feb 08, 2013
Library: English | Servicemembers and Veterans Financial Empowerment Resource Sheet . This 15-page resource guide is designed to help military servicemembers, veterans and their families make ends meet and weather financial crises. The guide details government and non-profit programs that provide financial aid, housing assistance, discounts on essential living expenses, financial counseling, legal advice, job training and more. Category: Banking Credit Housing Insurance medical/healthcare Money Management Telecom/TV on Jan 28, 2013
Library: English | Credit card checkout fees Consumer rights and retailer responsibilities. A recent court settlement between retailers and the payments industry allows retailers to pass their credit card acceptance costs onto consumers in the form of a new fee when consumers choose to pay with a credit card. Not all merchants will charge this fee so consumers should be aware that they can avoid it by shopping around. Category: Consumer Rights Credit Cards on Dec 13, 2012
Library: English | Teens & Money - Talking to teens about money (English) . 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 Oct 18, 2012
Library: English | Banking Basics - Leader’s Guide . A guide to help community agency staff encourage clients who do not have bank accounts to become part of the banking system. It covers the options that bank customers have and the decisions they need to make when opening an account. Category: Banking on Oct 16, 2012
Library: English | Elder Fraud - Leader’s Guide . According to AARP, older people who fall for scams tend to believe the pitches they hear. Many believe they have a good chance of actually winning a prize or that the products they see advertised are worth the price. This manual is written in question and answer format to allow you to quickly find the answers to questions about the myriad of scams that target seniors. Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft on Oct 15, 2012
Library: English | Manage Your Money Wisely - Seminar Lesson Plan (English) . This PDF file provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 27-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Money Management on Oct 09, 2012
Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud - Leader’s Guide . This 21-page backgrounder guide is written in question-and-answer format to help you anticipate frequently asked questions about identity theft and account fraud. Reading this guide can help prepare you for in-service or train-the-trainer presentations. Topics include an overview of ID theft and account fraud, how to prevent ID theft, advice for victims and helpful ID theft resources that you can use to find more information or to file complaints. Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Privacy Rights on Oct 03, 2012
