Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) provides a variety of information and resources with a goal providing consumers, like you, with tools essential to make smart financial decisions.

Access our free resources and learn more: www.DFPI.ca.gov/outreach

California State Controller’s Office – Unclaimed Property

California’s Unclaimed Property Law requires banks, insurance companies, corporations, and certain other entities to report and submit their customers’ property to the State Controller’s Office when there has been no activity for a period of time (generally three years). Find out if the Controller is protecting property in your name!

More information: https://ucpi.sco.ca.gov/UCP/Default.aspx

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) – Savings Plus retirement program

Savings Plus is a voluntary retirement program that allows eligible employees or officers on the payroll of the CA state to supplement their retirement benefits through tax-deferred and Roth payroll contributions. Savings Plus offers a 401(k) Plan and a 457(b) Plan.

Learn more about Savings Plus: https://www.savingsplusnow.com

California State Treasurer’s Office – ScholarShare 529 college savings plan

With ScholarShare 529, you get tax-free growth, low fees, and smart investments from a flexible college savings plan. Getting started is easy: learn about the plan, research investments, and open an account.

Learn more about ScholarShare: https://www.scholarshare529.com/

The California Department of Insurance

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is the largest consumer protection agency in the state, overseeing more than 1,400 insurance companies and licensing over 250,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities. CDI also conducts market conduct reviews, resolves consumer complaints, and investigates and prosecuting insurance fraud.

For more information, visit http://www.insurance.ca.gov/.

CDI also administers the California Low-Cost Auto Program (CLCA), a state-sponsored program that makes auto insurance affordable, helping you drive responsibly and legally. You can get more information and see if you qualify, by visiting www.mylowcostauto.com or calling 866-602-8861.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation. The SEC strives to promote a market environment that is worthy of the public’s trust.

As part of that mission, the SEC provides free investor education in a number of forums, including by providing in-person (when permitted) and virtual presentations on investing wisely and avoiding fraud.

Please see the SEC’s investor-friendly website, http://www.investor.gov, which features investor alerts and bulletins and a wealth of financial tools and resources.

For more information, contact Joanne Morris, losangeles@sec.gov or visit www.sec.gov

American Association of Retired Persons

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

For more information about resources in Sacramento, visit https://local.aarp.org/sacramento-ca/.

For more about AARP and find an office near you, visit https://www.aarp.org/

For questions, contact Kris Ritualo at Kritualo@aarp.org

California Senior Medicare Patrol

COMBAT HEALTHCARE FRAUD and SCAMS with the SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP)

Our California older adults and persons with disabilities are victimized routinely by fraudsters and scammers who phone, email and text in devious efforts to steal personal and financial information. Many of our seniors and disabled are tricked into enrolling in hospice when not terminal; or answering a telemarketer and disclosing their Medicare number in the hopes of getting a back brace; or signing up for inappropriate health plans. The Senior Medicare Patrol is a robust program that combats fraud and abuse. We protect California’s Medicare and Medi-Cal beneficiaries by providing fraud and scams prevention presentations, a complaint hotline (855-613-7080) and several fraud prevention materials (www.cahealthadvocates.org).

California Bear Credit Union

Our mission to our members is to provide the best quality of financial and credit products and services to meet the needs of our members.

We provide products and services at fair, competitive prices, and to invest excess funds in such a manner that the return on those investments will contribute to capital growth and financial stability of the credit union.

We also offer our members a variety of financial tips and advice.

For more information visit https://www.calbearcu.org/.

Contact Judy McFadden 800-954-2327 ext 8996 or jmcfadden@calbearcu.org.

Travis Credit Union

At Travis Credit Union, we are committed to helping people take control of their financial lives. Celebrating 70 years of ‘People Helping People’ in 2021, Travis Credit Union’s Awesome Cause was created to change lives and lift communities through financial wellness. For free financial education resources, live and on-demand webinars, and financial coaching through Greenpath, please visit traviscu.org/awesomecause.

Contact: Galen Dobbins, Government Affairs Officer, gdobbins@traviscu.org.

Anita Johnson & Associates

Anita Renee’ Johnson is the founder of ARJ & Associate, a company she formed in 1996 with the mission to equip women business owners with sound financial advice allowing them to make sound financial decisions.

Money Wisdom for Women (MWFW), founded by Ms. Johnson in 2009, is a spin-off company of ARJ & Associates, whose mission is to equip women with wealth building skills, allowing them to leave a legacy for their children.

Let Anita help you enhance your healthy financial habits taking away fear, anxiety, uneasiness, guilt and so many other unhealthy feelings.

Contact: Anita R Johnson & Associates Inc. info@moneywisdomforwomen.com 916-253-6444 Office https://www.moneywisdomforwomen.com/

Operation Hope

Our focus is financial dignity and inclusion. We equip young people and adults with the financial tools and education to secure a better future—coaching them through their personal aspirations and life’s challenges, and facilitating their journey to financial independence.

For more information, visit https://operationhope.org/

Contact Yolanda Butler 925-567-4906 or yolanda.butler@operationhope.org

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