Updated: December 31, 2008
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The Yuba City Area is ranked #5 in the nation for identity theft complaints and the Sacramento/Roseville area is ranked #49.

If you have been a victim of identity theft, you need to take immediate steps to protect yourself. If you are not a victim, what are you doing to protect yourself.
Read more on what to do...

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Financial Assistance for Parents Educational Opportunity

There are several resources to help parents (and parents to be) survive financially. Several agencies in Yuba and Sutter Counties offer services to parents that qualify. Visit our list of programs that may be available to you.


FREE Online MoneyWi$e Financial Education Resources

MoneyWi$e, a Consumer Action-Capital One Partnership, has launched new, interactive financial education eLearning modules for consumers. The courses offer case studies, interactive tips and exercises along with a variety of resources based on the MoneyWi$e financial education materials. Read more about the five interactive courses available...

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Better Business Bureau Air Force Line, in partnership with the USAF Airmen and Family Readiness Centers, encourages Air Force personnel, retirees and their family members to use the free consumer services and materials offered by the Better Business Bureau.

 • Coping with the high cost of living in California can be a challenge. Take a look at the financial resources available to qualified families here in California.

• Military and federal employees can take advantage of many discounts available to them. This includes everything from cell phone service to certain products and services. Take a look at the discounts available to you.
Create a Budget

• Assess Your Own Budget

Whether you're experiencing budget problems or not, here's a great assessment tool to determine how much you really are spending. (You must have Microsoft Excel to use the spreadsheet.)

Download our spreadsheet:

For more information about creating a budget, visit our Budget page.