Library: English | Banking Basics (2009) You Can Bank On It A brochure that provides a simple introduction to the main services offered by banks and credit unions, including checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit and debit cards. It also covers opening an account and resolving problems. Filed Under: Banking on May 07, 2009
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Saturday, May 09, 2009
News Video | Obama urges credit card reform
Headlines | Chrysler bankruptcy creates lemon law turmoil
Friday, May 08, 2009
Spanish Headlines | Móviles prepagados crecen rápidamente
Headlines | Cuomo subpoenas debt settlement firms
Headlines | Mortgage modifications are happening. Get yours
Alerts
- Consumer Alerts | Hotline consumer shares her story with Treasury Department
- Consumer Alerts | Debt relief for those who can’t pay the minimum
- California Alerts | New California Consumer Laws - 2009
- Scam Alerts | Older and wiser? Age quiz gives your private info to drug companies
- Consumer Alerts | Obama home loan modification details released
CA News & Special Reports
Health Care Action Issue [Spring 2009] The Health Care Action Issue features articles on heath care reform, how to get health coverage, health savings accounts, new help for laid-off workers with COBRA premiums, tips to control health care costs and a bold health coverage experiment in San Francisco. ( Tuesday, April 14, 2009 )
Recent Publications
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Library: English | Banking Basics - Seminar Lesson Plan Pack This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 27-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Filed Under: Banking Workshops/Trainings on Apr 30, 2009
Library: English | Banking Basics - PowerPoint Training Slides The Banking Basics Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Banking Workshops/Trainings on Apr 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Library: English | California’s Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (2009) Filed Under: Insurance Cars on Apr 29, 2009
Library: Spanish | Programa de seguro de auto de bajo costo de California (2009) Filed Under: Insurance Cars on Apr 29, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Library: English | Internet Safety A computer user’s guide to privacy and security This publication outlines ways that you can protect yourself and your computer when you use the Internet and email. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Apr 15, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
Library: Spanish | Cómo hablar con los adolescentes sobre el dinero - Presentación en PowerPoint El archivo de la presentación en PowerPoint del seminario Cómo hablar con los adolescentes sobre el dinero está disponible en la sección "Download File". Filed Under: Money Management on Apr 03, 2009
Library: Spanish | Cómo hablar con los adolescentes - Ejercicios para hacer en clase Este archivo en PDF contiene traducciones en español de las actividades para hacer en clase y los ejercicios para hacer en casa tomados del plan de enseñanza en inglés Talking to Teens About Money. Filed Under: Money Management on Apr 03, 2009
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