Library: English | Understanding Debit Cards Plastic with a difference. Debit cards look similar to credit cards, but they work differently. This publication explains how they work, what consumer protections exist and how cardholders can address problems with billing and unauthorized use. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Apr 01, 2008

Library: English | State Credit Freeze Chart . Consumer Action has prepared a chart listing guidelines for placing a "security freeze" on your credit file. Filed Under: Credit on Mar 27, 2008

Library: English | Be Careful Where You Get Credit - Powerpoint Slides . This presentation is a companion to the brochure "Watch Where You Get Credit," which compares various sources of credit—from credit unions to pawn shops. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Mar 27, 2008

Library: English | Watch Where You Get Credit Not all credit is good credit. This publication explains the various sources of credit—from credit unions to pawn shops—and includes warnings about credit that consumers might want to avoid. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Mar 26, 2008

Library: English | List of Toll Free Numbers for California Lifeline Service . Useful list of toll free numbers to give out to consumers while teaching the California Lifeline module. Filed Under: Telephone Workshops/Trainings on Mar 05, 2008

Library: English | California Lifeline Glossary of Terms . Detailed description of various federal and state assistance programs. Filed Under: Telephone Workshops/Trainings on Mar 05, 2008

Library: English | California Lifeline Quiz . To help you engage your audience while teaching the California Lifeline module, Consumer Action’s outreach and training staff has developed a set of interactive training materials and handouts. Filed Under: Telephone Workshops/Trainings on Mar 05, 2008

Library: English | Understanding Your Credit Score . Your credit score is a "snapshot" of your credit history that is used by lenders, insurers and others to assess your creditworthiness and the likelihood that you will pay your bills and repay outstanding loans. This publication explains how to learn your score, how to interpret it and how to maintain or improve it. Filed Under: Credit on Feb 26, 2008

Library: English | California’s Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (2008) . Filed Under: Cars Insurance on Jan 31, 2008

Library: English | Credit Card Fraud - Lesson Plan . This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 18-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and Phishing information. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit Cards on Jan 16, 2008