English Library

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

Managing Your Money - Leader’s Guide

Library: English | Managing Your Money - Leader’s Guide . This guide can help you become a money management mentor. Once you understand the basics of money management, you'll be able to help others learn techniques that can make an important difference in their finances. Category: Money Management on Oct 02, 2012

 
Saving to Build Wealth - Seminar Lesson Plan Packet

Library: English | Saving to Build Wealth - Seminar Lesson Plan Packet . This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 27-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Banking Investment Money Management on Oct 02, 2012

 
Banking Basics - You can bank on it (English)

Library: English | Banking Basics - You can bank on it (English) . A brochure that provides a simple introduction to the main services offered by banks and credit unions, including checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit and debit cards. It also covers opening an account and resolving problems. Category: Banking on Sep 27, 2012

 
How to Complain

Library: English | How to Complain . Consumer Action has updated its perennial favorite guide, How to Complain. The free and comprehensive booklet is designed to help you complain effectively and get results. How to Complain includes advice on how to approach businesses with a complaint; escalating a complaint through customer service or a company’s executive offices; writing emails and letters about your complaint; and documenting your complaint. Category: Consumer Rights on Sep 26, 2012

 
Controlling Data Use

Library: English | Controlling Data Use . This WirelessED fact sheet lists ways you can control the use of data services on your data-ready mobile device. Category: Wireless on Sep 10, 2012

 
You Can Buy a Home - The keys to homeownership (English)

Library: English | You Can Buy a Home - The keys to homeownership (English) . Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you'll ever make. In this brochure, we cover key topics for potential homeowners, including preparing to buy a home, predicting homeownership costs, finding the right home, shopping for a mortgage and making an offer. Category: Housing Buying a Home Home Financing Mortgages on Sep 06, 2012

 
Buying a Home - Leader’s Guide

Library: English | Buying a Home - Leader’s Guide . The Buying a Home Leaderʼs Guide provides detailed information, written in question-and-answer format, to help teach potential homebuyers how to navigate the often complex process of purchasing a home. The guide covers such topics as how to choose a real estate professional, how to qualify for a mortgage, and what is involved in the settlement (closing) process. It also explains unfamiliar terms and provides tips and suggestions to help the purchase process go more smoothly. Category: Housing Buying a Home Home Financing Mortgages on Sep 05, 2012

 
Improve Your Credit -  Put Bad Credit Behind You (English)

Library: English | Improve Your Credit -  Put Bad Credit Behind You (English) . An easy-to-read brochure that explains why having good credit is important, your rights if your credit application is rejected, how to check your credit report, how to dispute mistakes on your credit report and how to begin to rebuild good credit. Category: Credit Credit Fraud Credit Reports Credit Scores on Aug 28, 2012

 
Fair Housing video public service announcements (PSAs)

Library: English | Fair Housing video public service announcements (PSAs) . The Time Machine video is designed to make people aware of housing discrimination and fair housing laws. Category: Housing Discrimination on Aug 07, 2012

 
Questions and Answers About Financial Services

Library: English | Questions and Answers About Financial Services A guide to banking. This publication provides detailed information on banks, credit unions, checking and savings accounts, Electronic Transfer Accounts (ETAs), debit cards, bank fees, Internet and mobile banking, lower-risk investments, secured credit cards and more. Category: Banking Investment Money Management on Jul 05, 2012

 

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