Education Booklets

To help you on your way to building a secure financial future Credit Union Services Corporation Australia Limited (CUSCAL) have produced a series of consumer education booklets.

The 'Take Control' series includes twelve booklets, which can give you a basic understanding on a range of topical subjects from budgeting to credit cards to buying a property. To download these booklets, follow the links to the Credit Union Consumer Advice website by clicking on booklet. See below for the range of titles in this series.

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It's All About YOU(th)

It's All About YOU(th)

A guide for teenagers on a range of issues including moving out, saving, and budgeting
A Smart Guide To Buying Property

A Smart Guide To Buying Property

Advice on finding the right home, and some of the traps people can fall into
Wealth Creation

Wealth Creation

A quick guide to superannuation, the share market, managed funds and more
Making A Will Of Your Own

Making A Will Of Your Own

A guide on how to write and manage your own will, as well as other important information
Play Your Cards Right

Play Your Cards Right:
A Guide To Managing Credit Cards

A useful resource on properly managing your credit cards, with topics including statements, rewards and security
Powers Of Attorney

Powers Of Attorney:
Making Your Own Decisions

An explanation of powers of attorney, as well as a guide to powers of attorney regulations
Credit Where It's Due

Credit Where It's Due

Some of the do's and don'ts of loans, borrowing and credit
Stop That Crisis

Stop That Crisis

A "how to" on establishing, and retaining, a good credit rating
Budgeting: Making It Easy

Budgeting:
Making It Easy

A guide to budgeting, saving, and managing debts
Keeping Your Assets Safe

Keeping Your Assets Safe

A resource on insurance, and steps you can take to help protect your family and assets
Buying A Car On Your Terms

Buying A Car On Your Terms

How to find the right car for you, and buy smartly
Fraud Prevention

Fraud Prevention

A guide to different forms of fraud, and how to prevent becoming a victim