Scams that target older people occur every day, but you can count on scammers to ramp up their efforts to prey on people's generosity during the holiday...
The report includes a description of how our office works in practice with a new flowchart of when to contact us and what to expect when you do, an analysis...
Before you give anyone your bank account number and permission to automatically withdraw money from your bank account on a regular basis, it's good to know...
Today, we held a joint event with Brookings Institution and Social Security Administration about planning for retirement. The event featured remarks from...
In the real world, many servicemembers who protect our country run into financial trouble or face difficult financial decisions, but may not be aware of...
Cuando usted está buscando una hipoteca, no debería tener que preocuparse por que lo discriminen. La Ley de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Crédito (ECOA, por...
This summer, we had the pleasure of meeting Dani who shared her story with us. Her story was similar to many of the stories we receive on student debt. She...
Anteriormente, en nuestra serie sobre cómo los niños forman las habilidades y hábitos para lograr un bienestar financiero en la adultez, habíamos compartido...
Today the CFPB is updating the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requirements with a new rule that will shine more light on lending practices in America's...
At the CFPB, we believe all consumers have the right to achieve greater financial wellbeing for themselves and their families. That's why we've studied a...
Cuando usted está buscando una hipoteca, usted no debería tener que preocuparse por que lo discriminen. La Ley de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Crédito...
Buried in many contracts for consumer financial products are arbitration clauses that block consumers from seeking relief through class action lawsuits...
Today, the process of getting a mortgage is easier to understand because the Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule is now in effect. We've put...
To help you navigate the steps you have to take to get a mortgage, take a look at our new booklet, "Your Home Loan Toolkit: A Step-By-Step Guide." This...
Lately, we've received questions from people wanting to know what these chips are and how they work. As a new federal agency, we're committed to providing...
The complaint alleges that Hudson City redlined by locating its branches and selecting mortgage brokers nearly all outside of majority-Black-and-Hispanic...
The Closing Disclosure is a five-page form that helps you understand the key features, costs, and risks of your mortgage loan. These changes make it easier...
The new form is part of our Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule that's making the mortgage process work better for you. The Loan Estimate uses...
At the CFPB, we are working to make the process of getting a mortgage simpler and easier to understand. Part of that work is a new rule that improves...
You have the right to compare offers and understand the terms before you sign on the dotted line. After four years of work, these new forms and tools will...
Cuando los niños son pequeños, pueden aprender autocontrol y cómo planificar de anticipado, las cuales son habilidades necesarias para una base financiera...
We recently heard stories from parents that reinforce what our research shows: The preteen years are critical for developing an internal compass for what's...
As a parent, you are the most powerful influence on your children's financial lives. In the first five years of life, children go through rapid neurological...