http://www.consumer-action.org en-us angela.kwan@consumer-action.org Copyright 2009 2009-06-29T21:01:32Z consumer-actionhttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/preventing_senior_scams/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/WEQW2WD2ryA/ The Preventing Senior Scams Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Fraud/Scams, Workshops/Trainings 2009-06-29T21:01:32Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/preventing_senior_scams/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/good_credit_powerpoint_training_slides/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/NncRlw2HZWk/ The Good Credit Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Credit, Workshops/Trainings 2009-06-16T21:15:43Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/good_credit_powerpoint_training_slides/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/california_lifeline_public_assistance_prog/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/pTsiNGzdPPk/ Detailed description of various federal and state assistance programs. Telephone, Workshops/Trainings 2009-06-10T22:17:43Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/california_lifeline_public_assistance_prog/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/good_credit_seminar_lesson_plan_packet1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/L0UbY8Y1Ly8/ This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Credit, Workshops/Trainings 2009-06-10T18:10:33Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/good_credit_seminar_lesson_plan_packet1/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/building_and_keeping_good_credit_2009_en/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/8ScZM3c51Zo/ A fact sheet that explains what credit history is, what a credit report is, how to get your credit report, how to establish good credit and where to complain if you have a problem. Credit 2009-06-09T18:55:33Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/building_and_keeping_good_credit_2009_en/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/help_your_savings_grow_2009/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/zFzv7dHtV8Y/ This 24-page guide, written in question and answer format with a table of contents, is designed to provide background information on how to build savings. The topics include savings accounts, individual development accounts (IDAs), money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), U.S. Treasury investments, retirement and education savings accounts and how to figure your net worth. A section on Internet resources is also included. Only available in English. Banking, Workshops/Trainings 2009-06-08T21:54:06Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/help_your_savings_grow_2009/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/connect_to_lifeline_and_save1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/gLsCKg_w17s/ Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS), also known as California Lifeline, provides discounts on basic residential telephone service to eligible low-income households. Consumers who qualify for California Lifeline pay a fraction of the regular cost for telephone connection and monthly local telephone service. This brochure explains the features and benefits of Lifeline phone service, how to apply for the program, and what you must do to continue participation. Telephone 2009-06-03T21:34:07Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/connect_to_lifeline_and_save1/ http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/consumer_action_attends_credit_card_bill_signing/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/XkkXVPMCris/ Linda Sherry and Ruth Susswein of Consumer Action’s DC office were invited to witness President Barack Obama sign the historic credit card legislation. Linda Sherry and Ruth Susswein of Consumer Action’s DC office were invited to witness President Barack Obama sign the historic credit card legislation.

]]> 2009-05-22T14:21:25Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/consumer_action_attends_credit_card_bill_signing/ http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/workplace_privacy_what_are_your_rights/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/gc6wb4A_igE/ To protect your personal privacy and your job, you should know when and how employers can monitor and gather information about you. This publication explains some of the situations in which monitoring might occur in the workplace and explains your privacy rights as an employee. To protect your personal privacy and your job, you should know when and how employers can monitor and gather information about you. This publication explains some of the situations in which monitoring might occur in the workplace and explains your privacy rights as an employee.

]]> 2009-05-21T16:36:57Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/workplace_privacy_what_are_your_rights/ http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/share_your_stories_we_want_to_hear_from_you/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/hF130uepwwM/ You can use our complaint form to tell us about your consumer experiences with products, financial services, telephones, internet, privacy and insurance….or whatever you want to! You can use our complaint form to tell us about your consumer experiences with products, financial services, telephones, internet, privacy and insurance….or whatever you want to!

]]> 2009-05-21T16:19:45Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/share_your_stories_we_want_to_hear_from_you/ http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/is_your_chrysler_dealership_closing_find_out_here/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/KgD26IXArGM/ Chrysler has asked a US Bankruptcy judge to allow it to end agreements with 789 dealers across the United States—nearly a fourth of its 3,200. Chrysler has asked a US Bankruptcy judge to allow it to end agreements with 789 dealers across the United States—nearly a fourth of its 3,200.

]]> 2009-05-21T16:17:07Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/is_your_chrysler_dealership_closing_find_out_here/ http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/read_our_health_care_action_issue_of_consumer_action_news/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/DycW5C8RQw8/ 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. 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.

]]> 2009-05-21T16:12:15Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/read_our_health_care_action_issue_of_consumer_action_news/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/workplace_privacy/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/y117Wg1VvXA/ To protect your personal privacy and your job, you should know when and how employers can monitor and gather information about you. This publication explains some of the situations in which monitoring might occur in the workplace and explains your privacy rights as an employee. Privacy Rights, Credit 2009-05-15T17:45:59Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/workplace_privacy/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/banking_basics_you_can_bank_on_it_2009/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/qpossEk5hrc/ 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. Banking 2009-05-07T15:31:04Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/banking_basics_you_can_bank_on_it_2009/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/banking_basics_seminar_lesson_plan_pack/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/OFLzweiHj_U/ 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. Banking, Workshops/Trainings 2009-04-30T21:20:43Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/banking_basics_seminar_lesson_plan_pack/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/banking_basics_powerpoint_training_slides/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/oHwBOq4CNJc/ The Banking Basics Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Banking, Workshops/Trainings 2009-04-30T21:19:18Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/banking_basics_powerpoint_training_slides/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/californias_low_cost_automobile_insurance_program_2009/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/3el7-KJN0tg/ Insurance, Cars 2009-04-29T20:38:28Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/californias_low_cost_automobile_insurance_program_2009/ http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/credit_card_complaints_click_here/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/4ShvPEj_iCU/ Consumer Action wants to hear your credit card horror stories. We are especially interested in your experiences with fees, interest rate hikes, over limit transactions, late payment charges, credit limit reductions and other problems. We offer free advice and referrals for your problems. By sharing your stories, you can help us fight these practices in Congress and in the media. Consumer Action wants to hear your credit card horror stories. We are especially interested in your experiences with fees, interest rate hikes, over limit transactions, late payment charges, credit limit reductions and other problems. We offer free advice and referrals for your problems. By sharing your stories, you can help us fight these practices in Congress and in the media.

]]> 2009-04-16T18:01:08Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/credit_card_complaints_click_here/ http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/internet_safety/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/zuqYjaW5QzA/ This publication outlines ways that you can protect yourself and your computer when you use the Internet and email. Privacy Rights, Fraud/Scams 2009-04-15T19:06:52Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/internet_safety/ http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/health_care_action_issue_spring_2009/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/consumer-action/~3/hT9OON8PZDo/ 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. Insurance, Health 2009-04-14T15:02:40Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/health_care_action_issue_spring_2009/