All Consumer Action publications are available online, with most also available as a PDF download. Government agencies, nonprofits and other community-based organizations who wish to distribute our publications for educational purposes can use the PDF file to instantly produce a professional-looking brochure using an office printer.

Library: Vietnamese | Money Management 1-2-3: THREE: Planning a Secure Future (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 three, Planning a Secure Future, focuses on leaving the workforce, funding your retirement and protecting what you’ve accumulated. Topics include tapping your investments and home equity, staying adequately insured, managing medical expenses, the basics of estate planning and, for some grandparents, raising a second family.

Filed Under: Insurance Investing Medical/Healthcare Mortgages Money Management on Aug 12, 2016

Library: Vietnamese | Money Management 1-2-3: TWO: Achieving Financial Goals (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 two, Achieving Financial Goals, addresses updating your budget, accumulating a nest egg and protecting your assets. Topics include budgeting and debt management, saving and investing, homeownership and insurance.

Filed Under: Credit Debt Collection Housing Insurance Investing Mortgages Money Management Taxes on Aug 12, 2016

Library: Vietnamese | Know the Signs of Housing Discrimination (Vietnamese) .

The denial of housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status or disability is housing discrimination, and it’s illegal. You can recognize if you are a victim of housing discrimination—and protect your rights—if you know what actions by landlords, sellers, lenders and others are against the law.

Filed Under: Housing Buying a Home Discrimination Mortgages Tenant Rights on Feb 07, 2012

Library: Vietnamese | Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint (Vietnamese) .

Fair housing laws protect renters and buyers from discrimination. If you believe you were a victim of housing discrimination, you have the right to file a housing discrimination complaint with HUD. Understanding the complaint and resolution process will help you weigh your options and take action.

Filed Under: Housing Discrimination Home Financing Housing Insurance Mortgages Tenant Rights on Feb 07, 2012

Library: Vietnamese | You Can Buy a Home - The keys to homeownership (Vietnamese) .

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make. In this brochure, we cover key topics for potential homeowners, including preparing to buy a home, predicting homeownership costs, finding the right home, shopping for a mortgage and making an offer.

Filed Under: Housing Buying a Home Home Financing Mortgages on Sep 06, 2010

Library: Vietnamese | Saving Your Home from Foreclosure (2009) (Vietnamese) .

Foreclosure is the legal process that your mortgage lender uses to take your home when you fall behind on your mortgage payments. If you are faced with foreclosure, you can work to save your home—or at least limit the financial damage caused by foreclosure—if you understand your options and take the appropriate steps.

Filed Under: Foreclosure Housing Home Financing Mortgages on Sep 14, 2009

Library: Vietnamese | Keeping Your Home - Protect your investment (Vietnamese) .

People who plan, budget and save for successful homeownership have a much better chance of keeping a roof over their heads and building wealth as property values increase over the years. This brochure covers the financial responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them, how to maintain and protect your property, and how to build and preserve your home equity.

Filed Under: Foreclosure Housing Buying a Home Housing Insurance Insurance Mortgages on Nov 06, 2008

Library: Vietnamese | Disaster Relief Resources (Vietnamese) .

This free fact sheet is designed to help you assist homeowners in your community to access benefits and protections to help them save their homes from default and foreclosure. The resources listed in this fact sheet are legitimate statewide or national programs available to disaster-impacted homeowners at low or no cost.

Filed Under: Foreclosure Housing Mortgages on Mar 14, 2007

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