Library: Vietnamese | Improving your financial health with FinTech (Vietnamese) Hướng dẫn người mới dùng ứng dụng (apps) tài chánh cá nhân.

Financial technology (FinTech) is the use of modern technology, such as the internet and apps (downloadable mobile software), to develop powerful financial services tools for consumers and businesses. For those who are motivated to improve their finances and dedicated to working toward their goals, FinTech can make the process more convenient, efficient and even rewarding. This guide will introduce you to the types of FinTech tools available and how they can help you. It will also tell you what to consider when choosing an app and how to stay safe when using FinTech.

Library: Vietnamese | Money Management 1-2-3: ONE: Getting a Strong Start (Vietnamese) .

The “Money Management 1-2-3: Be Smart About Money All Your Life” series focuses on basic money management skills at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level. Part one, Getting a Strong Start, addresses how to manage your income, use credit wisely and live within your means. Topics include understanding your pay stub, filing your tax returns, creating a budget, setting up bank accounts, establishing and building good credit and managing student loans.

Library: Vietnamese | A consumer’s guide to choosing a prepaid card (Vietnamese) .

A prepaid card that charges low fees, comes with desirable features and offers strong consumer protections can be a good choice for many consumers. This publication will help you learn how to compare your options and choose the best prepaid card for your needs.

Library: Vietnamese | The right overdraft protection plan (Vietnamese) A wise choice.

Spending more money than is in your checking account can be a costly mistake. This fact sheet presents the consequences of overdrawing your account, the high cost of “courtesy” overdraft coverage, the better overdraft protection plans that exist and tips for avoiding overdrafts altogether.

Library: Vietnamese | Checking and savings accounts (Vietnamese) A wise choice.

This fact sheet presents the basics of checking and savings accounts, highlighting the advantages they offer over “fringe” banking services such as check cashers. The publication covers, among other topics, how checking and savings accounts work, how to choose a financial institution and open an account, and how to reduce or avoid account fees.

Library: Vietnamese | Prepaid Cards (Vietnamese) An alternative to credit and debit cards.

Learn how reloadable prepaid cards are different from other forms of “plastic,” how to select the best prepaid card for your needs, how to reduce card costs and how to manage your card account wisely.

Library: Vietnamese | Saving to Build Wealth - Make money work for you (Vietnamese) .

This brochure provides information about the importance of saving, setting short- and long-term goals to promote saving, opening a savings account and ways to make your money grow faster, including certificates of deposit (CDs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), U.S. Savings Bonds and college savings accounts.

Library: Vietnamese | How to send money home (Vietnamese) Tips for transferring money overseas.

Many immigrants send some of their earnings to relatives and friends in their home countries. There are several ways to transfer money overseas.

Library: Vietnamese | Banking Basics - You can bank on it (Vietnamese) .

A brochure that provides a simple introduction to the main services offered by banks and credit unions, including checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit and debit cards. It also covers opening an account and resolving problems.

Library: Vietnamese | Banking Basics (Vietnamese) Những Điều Nên Biết Về Trương Mục Vãng Lai.

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.

Library: Vietnamese | Surviving and Controlling Debt (Vietnamese) Bạn Phải Biết Mình Muốn Gì.

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.

Library: Vietnamese | Budgeting and Planning (Vietnamese) Xây Dựng Một Tương Lai Tốt Đẹp Hơn.

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.