The New Deal 2008 marks the 75th anniversary of the New Deal, the series of programs initiated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to help Americans recover during the Great Depression (1933-43). Programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Civil Works Administration, and the Works Progress Administration gave…
Housing Topic: Insurance
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News & Headlines
- July 22, 2010 Obama signs financial overhaul into law
- July 15, 2010 U.S. Senate stands with consumers on financial reform U.S. Senate passes comprehensive financial reform
- July 15, 2010 Passage of financial reform is only half the battle
- June 19, 2010 Reverse mortgage holders could lose homes if taxes aren't paid
- March 16, 2010 2nd shot at financial reform still leaves loopholes
Publications
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Buying a Home Leader's Guide (2009). The Buying a Home Leaderʼs Guide provides detailed information, written in question-and-answer format, to help teach potential homebuyers how to navigate the often complex process of purchasing a home. The guide covers such topics as how to choose a real estate professional, how to qualify for a mortgage, and what is involved in the settlement (closing) process. It also explains unfamiliar terms and provides tips and suggestions to help the purchase process go more smoothly.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Specialty Consumer Reports. In addition to your credit report, there are other types of consumer reports called specialty consumer reports. This publication explains what kinds of specialty reports might exist for you and how you can see and verify the information in them.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Keeping Your Home (2008) (Chinese) Protect your investment. 那些為了成功擁有住屋而去做計劃、訂預算以及有儲蓄的人,他們會有很高的"居者有其屋"機會並且將在幾年之後因為物業增值而建立財富.這本手冊涵蓋了房屋業主的理財責任及經營方法、如何保持和保護個人物業,以及如何增加及保留房屋凈值.
People who plan, budget and save for successful homeownership have a much better chance of keeping a roof over their heads and building wealth as property values increase over the years. This brochure covers the financial responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them, how to maintain and protect your property, and how to build and preserve your home equity.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Keeping Your Home (2008) Protect your investment. People who plan, budget and save for successful homeownership have a much better chance of keeping a roof over their heads and building wealth as property values increase over the years. This brochure covers the financial responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them, how to maintain and protect your property, and how to build and preserve your home equity.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Successful Homeownership Leader's Guide (2008) Protect your Greatest Investment. Buying a home is a major achievement. But successful homeownership does not begin and end when the closing documents are signed. This Leader’s Guide provides information and background to help you teach prospective, new and established homeowners what they need to know to be successful at homeownership.
CA News & Special Reports
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Coalition
- June 16, 2009 Financial reform coalition tackles big issues A new financial reform coalition, Americans for Financial Reform, has been launched. Consumer Action is a part of this coalition.
BookNotes
The Insurance Maze Without proper insurance - health, auto, homeowners, life, disability, or long-term care - an unexpected event can quickly derail your financial plans and put your life savings at risk. Insurance is an essential part of financial planning, but many people are paying hundreds - sometimes…
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