Cuando su hijo aprende el autocontrol, también ayuda a su futuro financiero
La niñez es un buen momento para aprender sobre el dinero. Sin embargo, el dinero es un concepto abstracto. Incluso antes de que los cerebros de los niños...
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Servicemembers: Protecting your credit when you’re away from home
Being away and mission-focused means you won't be able to regularly check your accounts or credit report, so you may be at increased risk for fraud or...
New students should look closely at college-sponsored bank accounts and shop around
On campus, a bank account may be marketed to you that is co-branded with your college's logo and may be attached to your campus ID through a debit card. But...
When you make student loan payments on an income-driven plan, you might be in for a payment shock
For borrowers who are experiencing financial distress and looking for a way to pay back their federal student loans, income-driven repayment plans can be...
Live from Springfield, Va.: Managing Someone Else’s Money
Today, we held a event about financial management for seniors and their caregivers at the Greenspring senior living community. The event featured remarks...
Three things to do before closing: What we learned from studying eClosing
Today we're releasing the results of a pilot program where we explored tools and process changes that can help consumers better navigate closing by...
Adjusting to a new country’s financial system takes time
Looking back, I wish I had had more unbiased sources of information so I could have made smarter choices.
Save the date, Springfield!
Join us for an event in Springfield, Va., about financial management for seniors and their caregivers. You can watch a livestream of the event on our blog.
Newly arrived and in need of help navigating our financial system
To help, we developed the Newcomer's Guides to Managing Money, an unbiased resource for recent immigrants. Take a look and see ways to pay bills, receive...
The Know Before You Owe mortgage rule will take effect October 3, 2015
Today, we're issuing a final rule delaying the effective date for the Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule to October 3, 2015. The Know Before You...
You have the right to free, unbiased financial information
If you believe you have the right to free, unbiased financial information, you are not alone – because at the Bureau, we agree. It's our job to provide you...
Debt settlement company Morgan Drexen is no longer in business: What you should know
Morgan Drexen has gone out of business. If you are a Morgan Drexen customer, you must take action on your debts. You can also request a refund of any money...
Save the date, Know Before You Owe Forum on eClosing
The forum will take place on Wednesday, August 5 at 1 p.m. EDT, and will feature remarks from Director Richard Cordray, as well as a panel discussion with...
Removing an outdated bankruptcy from a credit report: Jorge’s story
In Jorge's words, "Within two weeks, everything was finalized . . . [I got] a letter saying it's gone." He continued, "Having a good credit score and a...
The newcomer’s guides to managing money
According to recent studies, people with limited English proficiency may be more likely to fall prey to frauds and schemes, and it can be harder to manage...
It’s not too late to share your #studentdebtstress story
Some borrowers have already shared with us their experiences with their student loan servicer (the company that sends a bill each month). We've released the...
We’re ordering JP Morgan Chase to refund $50 million and stop collecting on 528,000 accounts
Chase has already begun compensating consumers and will contact you if you are eligible for payment.
Applying for a mortgage can be complicated: Navid’s story
We know that buying a home can be complicated, and that's why we've created tools to help home buyers understand and shop for mortgages. We're glad that...
Un administrador del acuerdo de Ally en breve estará en contacto con prestatarios elegibles
En diciembre de 2013, junto con el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ), ordenamos a Ally Financial Inc. y Ally Bank a pagar $80 millones en daños y perjuicios a...
Ally settlement administrator will contact eligible borrowers soon
We found that between April 2011 and December 2013, Ally's markup policy resulted in African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Pacific Islander borrowers paying...
Sound off on student loan servicing
We now want to hear from you. If you’ve had problems with student loan debt or run into repayment roadblocks, share your story.
Know Before You Owe: You’ll get 3 days to review your mortgage closing documents
Giving you three business days to review your Closing Disclosure before you sign on the dotted line is designed to protect you from surprises at the closing...
Working to improve the financial lives of people with disabilities
Our job is to empower consumers by providing them with the information they need to make the best financial decisions for themselves and their families. As...
Planning for financial decisions as you age
Here at the CFPB, we worked with our federal partners at the Securities and Exchange Commission to create a Consumer Advisory and Investor Bulletin on...
Here’s why childhood is an important time to learn about money
If you have kids, it might surprise you to know that children as young as five years old can be ready to learn about saving and spending. From early...