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 | You Can Do It: Managing Debt, Building Wealth
A fact sheet explaining how to get out of debt, plan for your financial future, and save money. Includes a step-by-step guide to money management.
Credit can be a useful tool for managing your finances and even building wealth. But, mismanaging credit can derail your long-term plans and lead to financial difficulties.
Category: Money Management on Apr 02, 2000
Library: English | You Can Do It: Managing Debt, Building Wealth - Leader's Guide
CBO leader’s guide to accompany ‘You Can Do It: Managing Debt, Building Wealth’ fact sheet
A guide for CBO staff and other community leaders to help clients learn how to better manage their money. Topics include budgeting, bankruptcy, warning signs of too much debt and how to increase your bottom line.
Category: Money Management on Apr 02, 2000
Library: English | Checking Your Phone Bill
A brochure describing how to check your monthly phone bill in order to save money and prevent telephone fraud. This publication includes a list explaining the different charges you will probably find on your bill, information about your rights as a telephone customer, and what to do if you have a complaint about your service.
Category: Telecom on Apr 01, 2000
Library: English | Miracle Cures Can Make You Sick!
A fact sheet that explains how to avoid unproven remedies, untested medical products, unlicensed practitioners, and unfounded health claims.
Category: Fraud/Scams on Apr 01, 1999
Library: English | You Can Help Fight Phone Fraud
A 16-page guide to help consumers avoid and detect phone fraud, including slamming, cramming, toll fraud, calling card fraud, identity theft and wireless (cell) phone fraud. Lists resources for information as well as reporting phone fraud.
Category: Fraud/Scams Telecom on Apr 01, 1999