Consumer Action INSIDER – January 2012 In our first issue of the INSIDER for the New Year, we review our latest efforts in the various coalitions to which we belong. We cover the CFPB's latest meeting concerning financial education for the military community, and what to do when the "talent agency" says you're beautiful enough for prime time? These and other stories in our latest edition of the INSIDER. ( Friday, December 30, 2011 )
Library: Spanish | Banking Basics - You can bank on it (Spanish) Un folleto que contiene una introducción básica sobre los servicios principales que ofrecen los bancos y las cooperativas de crédito. Esto incluye las cuentas de cheques, las cuentas de ahorro, los certificados de depósito y las tarjetas de débito. También incluye los pasos para abrir una cuenta y para resolver problemas. Filed Under: Banking on Jan 26, 2012
Library: English | Know the Signs of Housing Discrimination The denial of housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status or disability is housing discrimination, and it’s illegal. You can recognize if you are a victim of housing discrimination—and protect your rights—if you know what actions by landlords, sellers, lenders and others are against the law. Category: Housing Buying a Home Discrimination Mortgages Tenant Rights on Jan 12, 2012
Library: English | Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint Fair housing laws protect renters and buyers from discrimination. If you believe you were a victim of housing discrimination, you have the right to file a housing discrimination complaint with HUD. Understanding the complaint and resolution process will help you weigh your options and take action. Category: Housing Discrimination Home Financing Housing Insurance Mortgages Tenant Rights on Jan 12, 2012
Library: English | Recognizing & Fighting Housing Discrimination - PowerPoint Slides This 23-slide presentation, available for download in the “Download File” section of this page, is designed to be used in conjunction with the "Recognizing & Fighting Housing Discrimination Lesson Plan and Class Activities." Category: Housing Buying a Home Discrimination Mortgages Tenant Rights on Jan 12, 2012
Library: English | Recognizing & Fighting Housing Discrimination - Lesson Plan and Class Activities This 24-page packet, available only as a PDF download, contains a detailed curriculum for teaching consumers what their fair housing rights are and how to file a housing discrimination complaint. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the "Recognizing & Fighting Housing Discrimination PowerPoint Slides." Category: Housing Buying a Home Discrimination Mortgages Tenant Rights on Jan 12, 2012
Library: Spanish | Hoja de recursos para la superación financiera Esta hoja proporciona recursos e información para ayudarlo a administrar su dinero durante épocas difíciles. Detalla programas del gobierno para los que podría calificar y así acrecentar los ingresos de su familia para que el dinero le rinda más. Filed Under: Credit Foreclosure Insurance Money Management Wireless on Dec 22, 2011
Library: English | California LifeLine Case Studies These five case studies will give Lifeline workshop participants an opportunity to apply what they have learned about California LifeLine discounts, service options and eligibility. Category: Telecom/TV on Dec 12, 2011
Library: Spanish | ¡Conéctese a California LifeLine y ahorre! (2011) Servicio telefónico con descuento puede ayudarle a su familia a mantenerse en contacto California LifeLine ofrece descuentos por servicio telefónico residencial básico para familias de bajos ingresos que califican. Los consumidores que califican para recibir California LifeLine pagan una fracción del costo normal de la conexión y del servicio mensual de teléfono local. Este folleto le explica los beneficios del servicio Lifeline, cómo solicitar el programa y lo que debe hacer para continuar en el programa. Filed Under: Telecom/TV on Dec 12, 2011
