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Welcome to the Housing Information website, a project of Consumer Action. The Housing Information site is designed to help you make intelligent and cost-effective home-buying decisions by providing fact-based and unbiased information and tips.

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November 06, 2009 Shocked into supporting health reform?
November 06, 2009 Fannie Mae to allow borrowers to lease back homes
November 06, 2009 Vets eat free in holiday salute
November 06, 2009 House votes for jobless benefits, home buyers' credit
November 05, 2009 House cracks down further on credit cards

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CA News & Special Reports

CA News Logo 2009 Credit Card Survey Consumer Action's 2009 Credit Card Survey contains information on credit card rates, fees, terms and industry practices for 39 cards from 22 issuers. ( Wednesday, August 12, 2009 )

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Five Recent Publications

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Información bancaria básica - Presentación en PowerPoint (2009). El archivo de la presentación en PowerPoint del seminario Información bancaria básica está disponible en la sección "Download File".

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Información básica para la microempresa - Ejercicios para hacer en clase. Este archivo en PDF contiene traducciones en español de las actividades para hacer en clase y los ejercicios para hacer en casa tomados del plan de enseñanza en inglés Micro Business Basics.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Reverse Mortgages: Are They for You?. Older homeowners may be able to borrow against their equity by taking a reverse mortgage. This publication provides an overview of how reverse mortgages work and what you need to look out for when considering a reverse mortgage.

Friday, October 23, 2009

What to know if you rent A guide to landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. This publication provides a general overview of what tenants need to know when renting or leasing an apartment or a home.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Workplace Privacy - Powerpoint Slides. These PowerPoint slides can be used with the Lesson Plan to hold a training on workplace privacy.

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Recommended Publications

Thursday, August 13, 2009

5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage. The Federal Reserve Board recommended 5 tips for shopping for a mortgage for consumers.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Consumer Credit Cards Study Guide. Understanding how credit cards work before heading off to college will help students avoid credit pitfalls. This study guide from the Family and Consumer Sciences of AgriLIFE Extension, contains the essential information everyone needs to know about credit cards.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

What You Should Know about Insurance. This educational material is created by the YourMoneyCounts® program - managed by HSBC’s Center for Consumer Advocacy

Friday, July 10, 2009

Bank Payday Loans… They’re Baaaaaaaack. Payday lending is popular with consumers, especially those without bank accounts or access to credit. But the price of payday loans is very high.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Foreclosure Rescue Scams Cover Art Foreclosure Rescue Scams. This brochure highlights common foreclosure rescue scams, and provides resources for Santa Cruz and Monterey County residents facing foreclosure or foreclosure rescue scams.