Library: English | Financial assistance for undocumented workers: Coping with COVID-19
Millions of undocumented workers are ineligible for the federal economic aid available to U.S. citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. This publication provides tips and resources for finding state, local and private financial assistance programs that are designed specifically for undocumented immigrants or don’t ask for immigration status when determining eligibility. Category: COVID-19 Pandemic Discrimination Money Management on Jun 04, 2020
English Library: Money Management
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: English | Financial health and FinTech COVID relief
The financial health and FinTech community has mobilized to offer online resources, coaching, financial support and other relief to consumers. Category: Banking Credit COVID-19 Pandemic Credit Cards Debt Collection Discrimination FinTech Housing Internet Medical/Healthcare Micro Business Mortgages Money Management Technology on Jun 01, 2020
Library: English | Tax Basics for Earners in the ‘Sharing Economy’
The sharing economy might enable you to put a little extra cash in your pockets in your spare time, or it could be your primary source of income. Either way, earning money will have an impact on your tax situation. This publication, while not tax advice, will help you understand how to report your income and expenses accurately, why you should take advantage of all the deductions you’re entitled to, how to avoid an unpleasant surprise when you file your tax return, and where to get more information and assistance.
Category: Money Management Taxes on Jan 02, 2019Library: English | Low-income Broadband Plans
The flyers in this package describe programs that offer low- and moderate-income households more affordable access to the internet. A companion brochure, Getting up to speed: Broadband internet for low-income households, explains the benefits of broadband internet access.
Category: Internet Money Management on Aug 30, 2018Library: English | Q&A about Protecting Your Finances for Servicemembers and Vets
This backgrounder expounds on the topics introduced in the companion brochure. Presented in Q&A format, the guide answers dozens of questions for servicemembers and veterans, ranging from how to avoid predatory lenders and take advantage of mainstream financial services to how to handle student loans and deal with debt collection issues.
Category: Consumer Rights Fraud/Scams Military/Veterans Money Management on Jul 20, 2016Library: English | Economic Survival Guide for Servicemembers and Veterans
This fact sheet teaches servicemembers and veterans how to recognize and avoid scams and expensive or risky financial products/services and encourages them to take advantage of the many consumer-friendly borrowing and banking options available. It also explains the special consumer finance protections that active duty servicemembers have under the law.
Category: Consumer Rights Fraud/Scams Military/Veterans Money Management on Jul 19, 2016Library: English | Economic Survival Guide for Servicemembers and Veterans - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities
This downloadable packet guides community educators through a 2.5-hour presentation on servicemembers’ and veterans’ consumer rights, financial services to avoid and the better alternatives that exist, how to avoid scams aimed at veterans, and where to get legal and financial help. 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: Consumer Rights Fraud/Scams Military/Veterans Money Management on Jun 30, 2016Library: English | Economic Survival Guide for Servicemembers and Veterans - PowerPoint Training Slides
This downloadable PowerPoint presentation is designed to be used in conjunction with the “Economic Survival Guide for Servicemembers and Veterans” lesson plan. The slides provide a visual component to the training that will help to engage learners and improve retention.
Category: Consumer Rights Fraud/Scams Military/Veterans Money Management on Jun 30, 2016Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: PowerPoint slides
The Money Management 1-2-3 PowerPoint training files are available for download below. (NOTE: Disregard the “No Download Available” message and scroll down to “Click your preferred download option below.”)
Category: Banking Credit Debt Collection Housing Insurance Investing Mortgages Money Management Student Loans Taxes on May 26, 2016Library: English | Money Management 1-2-3: Lesson plans and class activities
These PDF files provide guidance for educators teaching the Money Management 1-2-3 curriculum. Each contains a detailed lesson plan, classroom activities, and take-home worksheets for the particular section (Part 1, 2 or 3) being presented. (NOTE: Disregard the “No Download Available” message and scroll down to “Click your preferred download option below.”)
Category: Banking Credit Debt Collection Housing Insurance Investing Mortgages Money Management Student Loans Taxes on May 26, 2016