Some of the following Consumer Action publications are available in bulk for non-profit or government agencies to distribute for educational purposes. Further info can be found on the How To Order Publications page.
Library: English | Insurance in the ‘Sharing Economy’ - PowerPoint Slides
This downloadable PowerPoint presentation is designed to be used in conjunction with the “Insuring yourself in the ’sharing economy'” lesson plan. The slides provide a visual component to the training that helps to engage learners and improve retention. Category: Insurance on Aug 03, 2017
Library: English | Insuring Yourself in the ‘Sharing Economy’ - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities
This downloadable packet guides community educators through a two-hour presentation on the insurance needs of consumers who participate in the sharing economy. In addition to the lesson plan (to be used in conjunction with the downloadable PowerPoint presentation), the packet includes exercises, resources and a class evaluation form. Category: Insurance on Aug 03, 2017
Library: English | Questions and Answers about Insurance in the ‘Sharing Economy’
Written in Q&A format, this eight-page backgrounder expounds on the topics covered in the “Insuring Yourself in the 'Sharing Economy'” guide. Category: Insurance on Aug 03, 2017
Library: English | Insuring Yourself in the ‘Sharing Economy’
The “sharing economy” can offer you new ways to earn, but, as with any business or self-employment venture, there are insurance issues to consider. This publication explains the potential risks associated with each type of “sharing,” what protection is typically available from the “platforms” that connect users, how your personal insurance may fall short, what your options are for full protection, and where to get more information.
Category: Insurance on May 19, 2017
Library: English | California’s Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program
The State of California has developed this program to provide income eligible, good drivers with access to affordable automobile liability insurance. The policies are issued by California licensed insurance companies. California state law provides that a California Low Cost Automobile Insurance policy satisfies financial responsibility laws.
Category: Auto Lending/Insurance Insurance on Apr 24, 2017
Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: Trainer’s Manual
This backgrounder guide is part of our “Money Management 1-2-3” financial empowerment educational and training module. The module also contains three multilingual brochures and a lesson plan with PowerPoint training slides. Category: Banking Credit Debt Collection Housing Insurance Investing Mortgages Money Management Student Loans Taxes on Jun 07, 2016
Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: PowerPoint Slides
The Money Management 1-2-3 PowerPoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Category: Banking Credit Debt Collection Housing Insurance Investing Mortgages Money Management Student Loans Taxes on May 26, 2016
Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities
This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. It contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take-home worksheets. Category: Banking Credit Debt Collection Housing Insurance Investing Mortgages Money Management Student Loans Taxes on May 26, 2016
Library: English | Time for an Insurance CheckupAssessing and adjusting your coverage
Staying adequately insured means reassessing your coverage each year and adjusting it in response to specific life events. This Insurance Checkup fact sheet explains why it’s important to revisit your insurance policies regularly, lists specific life events that typically warrant a change in coverage, provides tips and tools for managing your insurance and offers links to resources where you can learn more.
Category: Auto Lending/Insurance Housing Housing Insurance Insurance on Apr 26, 2016
Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: THREE: Planning a Secure Future
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. Category: Insurance Investing Medical/Healthcare Mortgages Money Management on Apr 05, 2016
