MoneyWi$e
MoneyWi$e, a national financial literacy partnership of Consumer Action and Capital One, is the first program of its kind to combine free, multilingual financial education materials, curricula and teaching aids with regional meetings and roundtables to train community-based organization staff so that consumers at all income levels and walks of life can be reached. Please click on Publications tab above to access the full collection of MoneyWi$e publications.
Five Recent Publications
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Banking Basics - You can bank on it (Chinese) 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.
Friday, April 13, 2012
ID Theft & Account Fraud - Lesson Plan (English) This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 33-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.)
Friday, April 13, 2012
ID Theft & Account Fraud - PowerPoint Training Slides (English) The ID Theft & Account Fraud Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Banking Basics - You can bank on it (Korean) 이 소책자는 은행과 신용조합에 의해 제공되는 첵킹 어카운트, 세이빙 어카운트, 양도성 예금증서, 데빗카드 등의 서비스에 대해 간단히 소개하고 있으며 계좌 개설에 대한 정보와 문제가 발생했을 때 유용한 정보를 제공하고 있습니다.
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.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Banking Basics - You can bank on it (Vietnamese) Quý vị có thể tin tưởng ngân hàng Một cẩm nang cung cấp các giới thiệu ngắn gọn về các dịch vụ của ngân hàng và công đoàn tín dụng, kể cả các trương mục chi phiếu, tiết kiệm, ký thác (certificates of deposit, CD) và thẻ rút tiền tự động. Cẩm nang cũng nói đến việc mở trương mục và giải quyết khi có vấn đề.
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.
News
Thursday, May 24, 2012
FCC called on to extend wireless Lifeline reform deadline June 1 deadline would harm the poorest Americans. Nine groups seek six-month deadline extension for state compliance with FCC Lifeline database requirement, stating that it would be impossible for states to meet the June 1 deadline and financially vulnerable consumers would lose access to subsidized phone services. Many states have said they are not ready to meet the June 1 deadline.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Consumer bureau moves to regulate prepaid cards.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Consumer agency to target prepaid cards.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Checking accounts with the biggest payoffs.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Student loans require homework.
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