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Scam Gram: Fall funny business This month, we highlight, among other scams, a home security company with shady loan approval practices, ongoing tech support schemes, and a bold big-screen sales ruse. We also explain how there can actually be victims on both sides of a scam. (Friday, September 15, 2023)
Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2023 The September issue of Consumer Action INSIDER is full of all our regular features about our coalition efforts, the CFPB's activities, and recent class action settlements on behalf of consumers. Plus, read about a survey we're conducting about manufacturers' warranties on smartphones and computers. We want your input! (Friday, September 01, 2023)
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Library: Spanish | Investing for Communities of Color: Build generational wealth (Spanish) For a number of reasons, communities of color invest at lower rates than white people do. But investing is a key component of achieving long-term financial security and building generational wealth. This publication explains the barriers to investing for communities of color, as well as why it’s crucial to start investing now, how to get started (even if you don’t have much to invest) and stay on track, and where to find more information about investing and personal finance. Filed Under: Investing on Apr 19, 2023
Library: English | Investing for Communities of Color: Build generational wealth For a number of reasons, communities of color invest at lower rates than white people do. But investing is a key component of achieving long-term financial security and building generational wealth. This publication explains the barriers to investing for communities of color, as well as why it’s crucial to start investing now, how to get started (even if you don’t have much to invest) and stay on track, and where to find more information about investing and personal finance. Category: Investing on Mar 05, 2023
Library: Spanish | Investing for Women: Take control of your financial future (Spanish) Women have some additional challenges to overcome when planning for the future and getting started investing. This publication identifies some of the barriers to investing that women face, explains why women must invest, and offers tips and resources for getting started and managing an investment portfolio wisely. Filed Under: Investing on Feb 14, 2023
Library: English | Investing for Women: Take control of your financial future Women have some additional challenges to overcome when planning for the future and getting started investing. This publication identifies some of the barriers to investing that women face, explains why women must invest, and offers tips and resources for getting started and managing an investment portfolio wisely. Category: Investing on Feb 03, 2023
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