English Library: Money Management

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.

Staying on Track With Credit

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. Category: Credit Credit Reports Credit Scores Money Management on Jul 08, 2009

 
Talking to Teens about Money - Seminar Lesson Plan Packet (English)

Library: English | Talking to Teens about Money - Seminar Lesson Plan Packet (English) . This PDF file provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Money Management on Feb 05, 2009

 
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 Feb 05, 2009

 
Auto Insurance: The Basics

Library: English | Auto Insurance: The Basics . It’s every driver’s responsibility to have adequate auto insurance. This guide will help you determine how much—and what kinds of—coverage you need, and how to get protection at the best price. Category: Automobiles Insurance Money Management on Jan 05, 2009

 
Understanding Debit Cards

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. Category: Banking Credit Money Management on Apr 01, 2008

 
Be Careful Where You Get Credit - Powerpoint Slides

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. Category: Credit Money Management on Mar 27, 2008

 
Watch Where You Get Credit

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. Category: Credit Money Management on Mar 26, 2008

 
True Life Stories

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. Category: Foreclosure Housing Buying a Home Home Financing Money Management on Aug 15, 2007

 
Personal Bankruptcy - Seminar Lesson Plan Packet

Library: English | Personal Bankruptcy - Seminar Lesson Plan Packet . This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Category: Money Management on Jan 25, 2006

 
66 Ways to Save Money

Library: English | 66 Ways to Save Money . An illustrated brochure that provides 66 concrete steps consumers can take to save money or prevent fraud. Major topics covered are transportation, insurance, banking/credit, housing and utilities. Category: Money Management on Apr 01, 2005

 
 

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