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Resources for Managing Your Money

Trainer Resources: 

Making a Budget

  • Make a Budget – Worksheet
  • Tracking Your Money – Training materials from Consumer Action
  • Money Management – Training materials from Consumer Action
  • Spending and Saving Activity – Training materials from Consumer Action
  • Rebuilding Credit Crossword – Puzzle from Consumer Action

Opening a Bank Account

  • Using a Bank or Credit Union – Presentation
  • Banking Basics – Training materials from Consumer Action

Prepaid Cards

  • Compare Prepaid Cards – Worksheet
  • Unscam Yourself – Quiz
  • Prepaid Cards – Training materials from Consumer Action

Buying and Using Phone Cards

  • Choosing Phone Service – Training materials from Consumer Action

Sending Money Overseas

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    • Vietnamese: View online

Making a Budget

  • Setting Out on Your Own
  • Using Layaway Plans

Opening a Bank Account

  • Electronic Banking
  • Fake Checks

Using Debit Cards

  • Electronic Banking
  • Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards

Prepaid Cards

  • Credit, Debit, and Charge Cards

Saving Money When You Shop

  • “Free” Trial Offers?
  • Rebates

Buying and Using Phone Cards

  • Prepaid Phone Cards
  • Federal Trade Commission
  • Privacy Policy
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