What we’re hearing from private student loan borrowers
Today, we released a mid-year update analyzing complaints from private student loan borrowers. The update explores some of the challenges consumers face...
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Our first financial literacy report to Congress
Our first financial literacy report to Congress discusses our approach to financial literacy and the work we've done to help consumers make better informed...
Your first line of consumer defense
Military Consumer Protection Day was started to help the military community learn about the various laws, agencies, and resources that protect them from...
New ways to combat harmful debt collection practices
Updated on May 22, 2014 Today, in addition to two bulletins putting companies on notice about harmful debt collection practices, we're also releasing new...
Our contact center is closed tomorrow, but you can still reach us online
Taking consumer complaints is an important part of what we do, and we're always working to provide you with the best complaint handling services we can. To...
What you should know about military allotments
We announced a public enforcement action against U.S. Bank and Dealer's Financial Services (DFS). At issue was the way they used the military discretionary...
Explainer: Changes to federal student loan interest rates
Here are some answers to your questions about the changes in federal student loan interest rates that are scheduled to take effect on July 1.
Starting a small business when you have student debt
We recently published a report on student loan affordability, which discussed the potential impact of student debt on small business starts and...
Dads have money lessons to share too
We all share the same basic values we want our kids to succeed and we want to ensure that our aging parents are safe. But, we may not always be sure how to...
Spotlight on scams that target older adults
Older Americans lose an estimated $2.9 billion annually to financial exploitation, and it's estimated that for each case that is reported, 43 others go...
Who will you be caring for?
When servicemembers think of caregiving, odds are they think of the courageous families who care for our wounded warriors. But, some servicemembers...
Should I use a home equity loan to refinance my student loans?
Last month, we published a report on student loan affordability, which talked about the problems borrowers experienced when repaying student loans with high...
The graduate’s guide: Your first job
School's behind you. Now it's time to put everything you've learned to work. Your first couple of days on the job will likely include filling out forms that...
Unleash the power of age
This May is the 50th anniversary of Older Americans month. This year's theme – Unleash the Power of Age – is an inspirational reminder of the achievements...
Más recursos para los consumidores que hablan español
En consumerfinance.gov/es, usted podrá encontrar respuestas a las preguntas más comunes de los consumidores en un lenguaje claro y sencillo. También es...
More tools for Spanish speakers
On consumerfinance.gov/es, you can find answers, in plain-language Spanish, to consumers' most common questions. It's also our first responsive site – it...
Should I refinance my student loan?
Last week, we published a report on student loan affordability, which discussed the low levels of activity in the student loan refinance market. Since that...
Thank mom for all her money lessons
As we take the day to celebrate all that our moms do for us, let's not forget the little things our moms taught us — the life lessons that are now habits...
Twitter: Let’s talk about #SeniorMoney
We're excited to host a twitter chat about older Americans and money on May 9, 2013, from 3-4 p.m. EDT. To participate, tweet questions with the hashtag...
A snapshot of financial complaints from the military
Did you know we've received more than 5,000 complaints from servicemembers, veterans, and their families? By and large, statistics for complaints submitted...
Good credit – I want that!
Did you know that there are now dating websites where potential partners provide their credit score for you to check out? People know it's important to have...
Did you miss our #MoneyTalk on Twitter?
Earlier this week, we hosted a Twitter chat along with Kids.gov. Financial experts, authors, and parents joined the #MoneyTalk and shared ideas and...
Pin your way to savings
Wondering how to talk to your kids about saving and planning for the items they want to purchase? Pin this.
Infographic: How people are really using payday loans
Read our white paper on payday loans and deposit advance products.
Parents: Talk to kids about money
I'm a dad, so I know how it is. You keep meaning to talk to your kids, but you don't know what to say. It's complicated and you're not sure how to put it in...