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Second annual America’s Financial IQ survey
Oct. 5, 2006 – Despite the fact that almost six out of 10 Americans consider themselves “very” or “highly” knowledgeable when it comes to personal finance, the second annual survey of America’s IQ on personal… -
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Teaching Adults - PowerPoint presentation
By understanding why and how adults learn, trainers and presenters can create more effective and successful financial literacy programs for their participants. These free PowerPoint slides can be used to bring this point home in… -
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House holds financial literacy hearing
The House Financial Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Barney Frank, today holds a hearing on financial literacy and education to examine the effectiveness of governmental and private sector initiatives. April is Financial Literacy Month. Consumer… -
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2008 Credit Card Survey
Click here to read the press release. Table of Contents Survey at a glance Lowest… -
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New online MoneyWi$e financial education resource
Consumer Action, a leading national advocacy and education organization and Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) have launched new, interactive financial education eLearning modules for consumers. The course offers consumers case studies, interactive tips and exercises… -
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Consumer Action poll: Cardholders see credit limits drop
Aug. 27, 2008—If you are planning to use your credit card to make a big purchase, you may want to check your card’s line of credit before you pull out the plastic. Consumer Action conducted… -
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Poll finds consumers concerned about credit in current economy
As the country weathers the growing economic crisis and faces a potential credit crunch, a new poll released today by Consumer Action finds that consumers are beginning to feel the strain, and many are changing… -
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Sacramento non-profits learn about consumer privacy
A Consumer Action train-the-trainer event in Sacramento, CA, focuses on privacy. -
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Nelson Santiago speaks to group of Latino youth
Consumer Action’s Nelson Santiago speaks to a group of Latino youth about various financial literacy topics. -
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MoneyWi$e computer based training now available in Spanish
Consumer Action and Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) today announce that their new, interactive financial education “computer based training,” or eLearning course is now available in both English and Spanish. (Click here to read… -
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MoneyWi$e lanza material didáctico financiero por Internet en español
Consumer Action y Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) anunciaron hoy que su nuevo curso didáctico financiero interactivo por Internet está ya a disposición del público en inglés y español. (Para leer este comunicado de prensa… -
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Outreach at California First Lady’s We Connect Event
Consumer Action offered its free publications and advice at We Connect, an event organized by California First Lady Maria Shriver. -
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Stipends help make communities MoneyWi$e
San Francisco — (March 31, 2009) – National consumer advocacy group Consumer Action and Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) announced today that their joint MoneyWi$e financial literacy program will award 18 stipends totaling $53,000… -
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Warning: ‘Clunker’ double-dipping could occur
Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS), Consumer Action and Public Citizen today called upon the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure, as the agency winds down the Cash for Clunkers program, that dealers… -
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LA groups are credit wise
Consumer Action and Chase co-hosted a Using Credit Wisely roundtable for Los Angeles community based organizations. The training covered hot to recognize credit card fraud and use short-term credit. -
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Hollywood area small businesses learn about credit and business resources
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Consumer Action nationwide survey of financial literacy programs
Consumer Action, a national non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization, has published the results of a survey of community-based organizations (CBOs) titled “Implementation of Community-based Financial Literacy Programs in the U.S.” -
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Consumer Action and Chase go Inland
Consumer Action and Chase Bank train community-based organizations on using credit wisely. -
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New rights for credit cardholders
Feb. 22, 2010—Consumer Action, in partnership with American Express, announces a revised version of the multilingual consumer education series “Credit Cards: What You Need to Know” to help consumers understand their new credit card rights… -
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Consumer Action helps you avoid travel ‘gotchas’
During National Consumer Protection Week, Consumer Action releases information on a key financial protection to consider when traveling. The organization has devoted its new issue of Consumer Action News to helping… -
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Consumer Action Anniversary and Awards
Consumer Action celebrates its 39th anniversary today with a gathering in San Francisco at the Parc 55 Hotel. Consumer Action will present its 2010 Consumer Excellence Awards at the event. This year’s honorees are: Public… -
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Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2010
What people are saying MoneyWi$e grantee promotes financial self-sufficiency Message to HHS: Do… -
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Consumer Action Insider - December 2010
What people are saying Tip of the month: Travel insurance Our first annual Financial Empowerment… -
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Consumer Action INSIDER - February 2011
What people are saying Tip of the month: Online search for love can spell trouble -
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MoneyWi$e Stipend Report - Phase One
This MoneyWi$e Financial Literacy Outreach & Education Report is based on final mini-grants and bi-monthly reports and applications submitted to Consumer Action by community-based agencies receiving mini-grants (stipends) during the first round of the 2010…
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