There are many in the criminal justice system who may be at risk of identity theft and other consumer financial fraud. Our new fraud protection tip sheet...
Let's look at what happens when you find the right home. It's easy to get excited about the thought of owning your own home, but not about the process of...
When you have an issue with a financial product or service, you have the right to have your complaint heard and responded to. Many people submit complaints...
Choosing the right mortgage isn't quite as fun as shopping for the right home, but it's just as important. Most people will need a mortgage to buy a home...
On our newly redesigned web resource Money as You Grow, you will find activities designed for each age group to help prepare your children for their...
Consumers have told us that they sometimes find common financial advice — like "save 10% of your income" — hard to apply to their own circumstances. Some...
Hacer que sus hijos ahorren dinero puede ser más difícil que lograr que se cepillen los dientes o coman sus vegetales. Pero es uno de muchos hábitos buenos...
Note: This is the third blog in a series where you can make choices about buying your first home. Once you have a target home price in mind, you may feel...
Harry noticed that his son Ari, a servicemember, was struggling with his car loan, so he reached out to the Bureau. His story led to our investigation into...
A home may be the most expensive thing you will ever buy, and it can be hard to figure out how much you can afford. How will you decide how much to spend on...
We have a lot of information to help you through the process of getting a mortgage. In this blog series, we'll help you think about factors you'll likely...
We alleged that those two companies tricked consumers into borrowing against their pensions, hid high interest loan rates and fees, and deceived consumers...
To protect and help consumers in the financial marketplace, we set priorities to ensure that we tackle the most troubling problems using the best mix of...
For the first time in 2015, large banks began reporting separately certain categories of fees—including overdraft and non-sufficient fund fees. The new fee...
For many people, making ends meet throughout the year is tough, and saving regularly may seem unrealistic. If you're getting a tax refund, why not consider...
En diciembre del 2013, junto con el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) y en virtud de una orden de la corte federal, les ordenamos a Ally Financial Inc. y a...
Today, we held a field hearing on checking accounts in Louisville, Ky. The hearing featured remarks from Director Richard Cordray, as well as testimony from...
Are you thinking about opening a checking account but aren't sure how to get started? We have resources to help you select a product that's best suited for...
Today, harmed borrowers participating in the settlement were mailed checks by the Ally settlement administrator, totaling $80 million, plus interest. Here's...
You may be aware that a credit report provides you with a useful summary of your credit history. You may not be aware of where and how to actually request...
A lump-sum payout can give you the flexibility of choosing where to invest or save your money, and when and how much money to withdraw. However, it also...