Library: English | Staying on Track with Credit - PowerPoint Slides . The Staying on Track with Credit Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Nov 17, 2008

Library: English | Staying on Track with Credit - Lesson Plan . This packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 23-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Filed Under: Credit Money Management on Nov 17, 2008

Library: English | Questions and Answers About Obtaining and Managing Credit . By understanding how credit works, what it costs, and how to avoid accumulating too much debt, consumers can use credit to their advantage. The "Credit Training Manual" can help answer many questions about credit. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Oct 29, 2008

Library: English | Staying on Track With Credit How to use credit wisely. Credit can be a valuable financial tool for consumers who understand its costs and benefits and how to use it wisely. This brochure defines open-ended, or revolving, credit, including credit cards, home equity lines of credit and overdraft lines of credit, and discusses the pros and cons of using credit. It includes tips on high-cost credit to avoid. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Oct 29, 2008

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 | 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 | Get Credit for Your Hard Work 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 forms. This publication contains EITC guidelines for the 2007 tax year. Filed Under: Money Management on Aug 24, 2007

Library: English | True Life Stories . Homeownership is a primary path to achieving financial security, and homeownership helps communities remain stable. This publication, available in Spanish and English in the popular "novella" (comic book) style, addresses some of the key mortgage, lending and financial management issues faced by homeowners. Filed Under: Money Management Housing Buying a Home Home Financing on Aug 15, 2007

Library: English | Talking to Teens about Money (2007) . 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. Filed Under: Money Management on Mar 02, 2007