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

Library: English | California Immigrants and Credit . A fact sheet designed to explain credit to California immigrants: how to qualify for it, how to use it properly, and how to avoid problems. Discusses creditors, credit history, credit bureaus, scams, and abuses. Includes a short glossary of credit terms and a listing of community resources for further information. Filed Under: Immigration Credit on Apr 01, 1993

Library: English | Giving Yourself Some Credit . An illustrated fact sheet describing what credit is, how to obtain it, and how to use it. Also describes credit ratings, credit bureaus, and the importance of consumers periodically reviewing a copy of their credit report for accuracy. Explains the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Filed Under: Credit on Apr 01, 1993