Library: English | Don’t Be Fooled by Misleading ‘Credit Repair’ Claims! . An illustrated fact sheet that describes what a credit report is and how to find out what is in your credit report. Explains how to correct inaccurate information in your report and advises caution with credit repair companies and guaranteed credit claims. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit on Dec 27, 1996

Library: English | Understanding Credit Card Costs Tips on Reducing Finance Charges. An illustrated fact sheet that explains how finance charges for credit cards are calculated, and shows how to reduce the cost of using credit cards. Includes a glossary of financial terms relating to credit cards. Filed Under: Credit Cards on Dec 27, 1996

Library: English | Collection Agency - Consumers in Debt Series . A fact sheet that explains what your rights are when dealing with a collection agency. It describes collection abuse, and answers such questions as whether you can be jailed for not paying a debt and what to do if you are being harassed by a collection agency. Filed Under: Money Management on Apr 01, 1996

Library: English | Real Estate Terms You Should Know . A fact sheet that lists real estate terms that are helpful to know if you own or are thinking of buying you own home. Filed Under: Housing Buying a Home on Apr 01, 1995

Library: English | Bail Bond Alert . A fact sheet that discusses such questions as "What is a bail bond?" and "How does a bail bond work?" When a friend or relative is arrested, you may be asked to put up your home as security for a bail bond. Filed Under: Crime/Legal on Apr 01, 1995

Library: English | Assistance for Victims of Crime . A fact sheet that describes a program called the "Restitution Fund." Under California law, this allows certain victims of crime to receive financial assistance for losses resulting from a crime, which cannot be reimbursed from other sources. Filed Under: Crime/Legal on Apr 01, 1995

Library: English | Preventing Telemarketing Fraud Learn How to Protect Yourself!. An illustrated fact sheet that describes how con artists cheat people over the phone, and gives tips to avoid being a victim of fraud. Includes a list of the "10 Warning Signs of Fraud." Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Telephone on Apr 01, 1994

Library: English | Banking Basics Checking Account Check List. An illustrated fact sheet that explains how to open a checking account. Explains different kinds of accounts and their fees, check processing, automatic deposit and bill paying, and ATM/debit cards. Filed Under: Money Management Banking on Apr 01, 1993

Library: English | Surviving and Controlling Debt Know What You Want. An illustrated fact sheet that discusses the importance of managing debt so that it does not become a problem. Explains debt danger signals and how to reduce debt. Also explains collection agencies, debt counseling, and bankruptcy. Filed Under: Money Management Banking on Apr 01, 1993

Library: English | Budgeting and Planning Building a Better Future. An illustrated fact sheet explaining how to control financial problems by budgeting and planning. Explains the functions of a budget, how to do a cash flow analysis, and how to create a workable budget. Also describes how to stick to a budget and make it work. Filed Under: Money Management Banking on Apr 01, 1993