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Consumer Action INSIDER - December 2023 Along with the usual features, the December 2023 issue of the INSIDER includes coverage of our 52nd anniversary celebration and virtual convening last month, as well as a story about (and links to) a webinar we hosted on safe and savvy online shopping--just in time for the holidays. (Friday, December 01, 2023)
SCAM GRAM: Talking turkey about scams Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the November issue of SCAM GRAM offers cautionary tales and helpful tips to keep you safe from scams--something to be thankful for. (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)
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Library: Spanish | Investing for Communities of Color: Build generational wealth (Spanish) For a number of reasons, communities of color invest at lower rates than white people do. But investing is a key component of achieving long-term financial security and building generational wealth. This publication explains the barriers to investing for communities of color, as well as why it’s crucial to start investing now, how to get started (even if you don’t have much to invest) and stay on track, and where to find more information about investing and personal finance. Filed Under: Investing on Apr 19, 2023
Library: English | Investing for Communities of Color: Build generational wealth For a number of reasons, communities of color invest at lower rates than white people do. But investing is a key component of achieving long-term financial security and building generational wealth. This publication explains the barriers to investing for communities of color, as well as why it’s crucial to start investing now, how to get started (even if you don’t have much to invest) and stay on track, and where to find more information about investing and personal finance. Category: Investing on Mar 05, 2023
Library: Spanish | Investing for Women: Take control of your financial future (Spanish) Women have some additional challenges to overcome when planning for the future and getting started investing. This publication identifies some of the barriers to investing that women face, explains why women must invest, and offers tips and resources for getting started and managing an investment portfolio wisely. Filed Under: Investing on Feb 14, 2023
Library: English | Investing for Women: Take control of your financial future Women have some additional challenges to overcome when planning for the future and getting started investing. This publication identifies some of the barriers to investing that women face, explains why women must invest, and offers tips and resources for getting started and managing an investment portfolio wisely. Category: Investing on Feb 03, 2023
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