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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

Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - Powerpoint Slides

Library: English | Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - Powerpoint Slides . The Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. The slides are suitable to show for train-the-trainer sessions or client presentations. Each slide contains teaching notes. Category: Credit Credit Reports Credit Scores on Oct 31, 2010

 
Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - Lesson Plan and Class Activities

Library: English | Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - Lesson Plan and Class Activities . This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders involved in financial literacy. The 50-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and worksheets. Category: Credit Credit Reports Credit Scores on Oct 29, 2010

 
Credit Cards - What You Need To Know

Library: English | Credit Cards - What You Need To Know . Most people use credit cards—but do they know the terms of the agreement they have with their card issuer? This brochure is designed to help readers understand the different types of cards available; sort through offers to choose the card that's right for them; understand credit card terms and conditions, and avoid fees and penalty rates. Category: Credit Credit Cards on Oct 27, 2010

 
Families and Credit Cards Manual

Library: English | Families and Credit Cards Manual Questions and Answers about Credit for Young People. This backgrounder manual provides information about credit options for youth and helping young people understand the importance of good credit. Topics include credit cards, prepaid cards, adding cardholders to your credit card account, secondary cardholder policies, and payment options for kids while they're traveling. Category: Credit Cards Credit Reports Money Management Teens Managing Money on Oct 23, 2010

 
Credit Reports and Credit Scores

Library: English | Credit Reports and Credit Scores . Your credit history has a significant impact on your ability to achieve important financial goals. Learn what information is collected about you, how to interpret and improve it, and what your rights are. Category: Credit Credit Reports Credit Scores Mortgages on Oct 01, 2010

 
Consumer Reports and Specialty Reports

Library: English | Consumer Reports and Specialty Reports . Companies use consumer and specialty reports, much like credit reports, to determine such things as how likely you are to be a good employee, become ill or file an insurance claim. You have the right to see what is collected about you and to dispute inaccurate information. Category: Credit Credit Reports Credit Scores on Oct 01, 2010

 
Money Management 1-2-3: THREE: Planning a Secure Future

Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: THREE: Planning a Secure Future . The “Money Management 1-2-3: Be Smart about Money All Your Life” series focuses on basic money skills at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level. Planning a Secure Future focuses on leaving the workforce, retirement, winding down, cutting back, downsizing, living on a reduced budget, using credit wisely, investing for income, Medicare and reverse mortgages. Topics include debt and collections, being underinsured, bankruptcy, medical expenses, estate planning, home equity loans. Category: Money Management Mortgages on Sep 24, 2010

 
Money Management 1-2-3: TWO: Achieving Financial Goals

Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: TWO: Achieving Financial Goals . The “Money Management 1-2-3: Be Smart about Money All Your Life” series focuses on basic money skills at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level. Achieving Financial Goals focuses on recovering from youthful missteps, managing family finances and insurance issues such as homeowner’s, health and life insurance. Topics include budgeting and money management, insurance, saving and building assets, saving for retirement, renting v. homeownership, homeownership, mortgages and investing. Category: Money Management Mortgages on Sep 24, 2010

 
Money Management 1-2-3: ONE: Getting a Strong Start

Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: ONE: Getting a Strong Start . The “Money Management 1-2-3: Be Smart about Money All Your Life” series focuses on basic money skills at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level. Getting a Strong Start addresses how to manage money, use credit wisely and live within your means. Topics include setting up a bank account, learning about credit, building a credit history, using credit cards, budgeting and saving, and working and career. Category: Money Management Mortgages on Sep 24, 2010

 
Good Credit - Leader’s Guide

Library: English | Good Credit - Leader’s Guide . A guide to help community-based organization staff educate their clients about credit. Topics include credit reports, credit history, establishing good credit, credit scoring, credit fraud and more. Category: Credit Credit Fraud Credit Reports Credit Scores on Sep 20, 2010

 

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