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

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

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

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

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

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

Library: English | You Can Do It Managing Debt, Building Wealth. A fact sheet explaining how to get out of debt, plan for your financial future, and save money. Includes a step-by-step guide to money management. Credit can be a useful tool for managing your finances and even building wealth. But, mismanaging credit can derail your long-term plans and lead to financial difficulties. Category: Money Management on Apr 02, 2000

Library: English | You Can Do It Managing Debt, Building Wealth - Leader's Guide. CBO leader's guide to accompany 'You Can Do It: Managing Debt, Building Wealth' fact sheet A guide for CBO staff and other community leaders to help clients learn how to better manage their money. Topics include budgeting, bankruptcy, warning signs of too much debt and how to increase your bottom line. Category: Money Management on Apr 02, 2000

Library: English | Checking Accounts (2000) The better, safer way to handle your money. A fact sheet explaining the basics of checking accounts. Describes what to look for in a checking account and a checking account check list, as well information about electronic transfer accounts (ETAs), ATM cards and how to open a checking account Category: Banking Money Management on Apr 01, 2000

Library: English | Successful Saving and Investing (2000) . A fact sheet explaining the differences between various types of savings accounts, how to open a savings account and what the basics of investing are. Category: Banking Investment Money Management on Apr 01, 2000