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- February 09, 2010 Healthcare coverage in name only
- February 09, 2010 Google's Gmail to try to challenge Facebook
- February 09, 2010 High-speed Internet access funds tangled up
- February 09, 2010 Credit unions seek more business loans
- February 08, 2010 A growing appreciation for cents off
CA News & Special Reports
2009 Fall Issue The Fall 2009 issue of Consumer Action News looks at gift cards—including an explanation of new gift card protections coming next year—and examines prepaid cards, which are alternatives to traditional credit and debit cards. The issue also contains news of Consumer Action's June 2009 fundraising event and notes about recipients of our annual Consumer Excellence Awards as well as a list of all donors and educational partners. ( Thursday, November 12, 2009 )
Five Recent Publications
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Seguridad por Internet Guía sobre privacidad y seguridad para el usuario de computadoras. Esta publicación explica cómo protegerse y cómo proteger a su computadora cuando navega por Internet y usa correo electrónico.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Questions & Answers about Internet Safety - Internet Safety Trainer’s Manual Questions and Answers About Protecting Your Privacy and Security on the Computer. This publication can help answer many questions about safety and security on the Internet and how to keep children, computer data and personal information safer and more secure. It outlines simple, but effective precautions and ways to avoid taking unnecessary risks when you are online.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Elder Fraud : Preventing Senior Scams - Lesson Plan. 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.)
Friday, January 22, 2010
Administración de dinero - 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 Money Management.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Internet Safety (Chinese) A computer user’s guide to privacy and security. 這本社區教育手冊提供消費者有關在使用互聯網或電郵時， 應該如何保護個人以及電腦隱私權之各項要訣。
This publication outlines ways that you can protect yourself and your computer when you use the Internet and email.
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. This brochure highlights common foreclosure rescue scams, and provides resources for Santa Cruz and Monterey County residents facing foreclosure or foreclosure rescue scams.
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