Consumer Action – COVID-19 Educational Project

https://www.consumer-action.org/modules/module-COVID-19

COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL PROJECT
 
The coronavirus pandemic has shone a harsh light on the financial vulnerability of consumers from all walks of life. Consumer Action’s COVID-19 Educational Project offers fact sheets, webinars and resource lists to help improve the ongoing financial health of families and  individuals during the pandemic. Check back frequently for new fact  sheets and resource updates.

 PUBLICATION LIST

FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC [1]  

The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take if you do experience discrimination.

 FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC (SPANISH) [2]

 La ley federal de justicia en la vivienda, Fair Housing Act, proteje contra discriminación al consumidor que solicita alquilar una vivienda, al inquilino, al propietario de vivienda, y al comprador de una vivienda. Esta publicación explica cómo estas protecciones podrían también protejerlo contra la discriminación relacionada con la pandemia del coronavirus. También explica los pasos que puede tomar si sufre alguna discriminación.

 FINANCIAL HEALTH AND FINTECH COVID RELIEF [3] 

The financial health and FinTech community has mobilized to offer  online resources, coaching, financial support and other relief to consumers.
 
 COVID-19 RESOURCE GUIDE
 
 INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERS IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC
In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak, public and private resources are becoming available to help deal with lost wages, illness and school closures.
 
 * English: Resources for consumers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak
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Links:
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[1] http://www.naavets.org/modules/articles/FairHousing_COVID
[2] http://www.naavets.org/modules/articles/FairHousing_COVID_SP
[3] http://www.naavets.org/modules/articles/financial_health_and_fintech_covid_relief
[4] https://www.consumer-action.org/alerts/articles/resources-for-consumers-impacted-by-the-covid-19-outbreak

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