Library: English | Homeowners and renters insurance: What you need to know before and after a natural disaster

With the majority of U.S. residents living in areas at risk of a natural disaster, most households need to seriously consider how they would recover from the loss of their home and possessions. This publication explains which disaster losses are—and are not—covered under a standard homeowners or renters insurance policy, how to make sure you are adequately insured, what steps to take to recover your losses after disaster strikes, and what your options are if your insurance falls short.

Library: English | Good Credit - Build it and keep it (English)

A fact sheet that explains what a credit history is, how to get your credit report, how to establish good credit and where to complain if you have a problem.

Library: English | Improve Your Credit -  Put Bad Credit Behind You (English)

An easy-to-read brochure that explains why having good credit is important, your rights if your credit application is rejected, how to check your credit report, how to dispute mistakes on your credit report and how to begin to rebuild good credit.

Library: English | Good Credit -  PowerPoint Training Slides

The Good Credit PowerPoint training file is available for download in the “Download File” section.

Library: English | Rebuilding Good Credit - PowerPoint Training Slides (English)

The Rebuilding Good Credit PowerPoint training file is available for download in the “Download File” section.

Library: English | Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - PowerPoint Slides

The Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores PowerPoint training file is available for download in the “Download File” section. The slides are suitable to show for train-the-trainer sessions or client presentations. Each slide contains teaching notes.

Library: English | Credit & Specialty Reports and Credit Scores - Lesson Plan and Class Activities

This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders involved in financial literacy. The 50-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and worksheets.

Library: English | Credit Reports and Credit Scores

Your credit history has a significant impact on your ability to achieve important financial goals. Learn what information is collected about you, how to interpret and improve it, and what your rights are.

Library: English | Specialty reports: The consumer reports you’ve never heard of

Companies use consumer and specialty reports, much like credit reports, to determine such things as how likely you are to be a good employee, become ill or file an insurance claim. You have the right to see what is collected about you and to dispute inaccurate information.

Library: English | Good Credit - Leader’s Guide

A guide to help community-based organization staff educate their clients about credit. Topics include credit reports, credit history, establishing good credit, credit scoring, credit fraud and more.