Tips for Young Consumers

Consumer Information for Kids

California Jump$tart Coalition -- Joining together to improve the personal financial literacy of California's youth.

Financial Literacy 2010 (FL2010) -- A national campaign to increase the average high school student's savvy about personal finance and investment.

LifeSmarts Activities Teach Teens Key Consumer Skills

Teens and Finances -- Tips and resources for teens from the National Consumers League.

Consumer Tips for College & Other Postsecondary School Students

Lifelong Consumer Lessons

Office of Privacy Protection Information to Help You Prevent Identity Theft

Debit Cards: Beyond Cash and Checks -- Consumer tips from the National Consumers League on proper use and preventing fraud. (PDF)

Check Professional Licensing or Registration -- The California Department of Consumer Affairs licenses millions of professionals and businesses. Our Web site lets you check that you're doing business with someone who is properly licensed.

Consumer Information and Publications from the California Department of Consumer Affairs

FirstGov for Consumers -- A resource for consumer information from the federal government.

Resources for Seniors

Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF) Program, California Department of Corporations

Condo Consumers -- Links and info for residents of common interest developments and members of homeowners associations.

California Department of Aging