Savers vs. pirates: Teaching your kids to save
You might be surprised to learn that April 23rd is "Teach Children to Save" Day. Yes, there seems to be a special day dedicated to just about everything...
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Twitter: Let’s have a #MoneyTalk!
We're excited to host a twitter chat about talking to kids about money on April 24, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. EDT. To participate, tweet questions with the...
You just got your college acceptance letter. Now what?
This month, Americans across the country will receive college acceptance letters. For many students, the excitement of being one step closer to realizing...
Now accepting money transfer complaints
It's pretty incredible that you can quickly send money to almost anywhere in the country or abroad. Many people do so on a daily basis and starting today...
My next chapter: focusing on the work we do with others
In the brief time since I started here at the CFPB, we have accomplished an amazing amount for older Americans. The time has flown by at jet speed. Among...
April is Financial Literacy Month. So what?
Before writing this post, I did a brief survey of my colleagues to ask for their thoughts about what financial literacy means and why it is important. Here...
Releasing complaint data about credit cards, mortgages, student loans, bank accounts, services, and other consumer loans
What are you going to make with #CFPBdata? Last summer, we launched our Consumer Complaint Database featuring data about credit card complaints. Today...
Meet someone who has personally worked with more than 2,000 consumers
Yesterday, I had the honor of meeting Whitney, a star member of our team who answers calls from consumers. She's personally helped more than 2,000 people...
Our progress on financial education
Financial education is an important component of our work. We help consumers understand the opportunities, risks, and consequences associated with financial...
Reminder: Sound off on our student loan affordability initiative
A few weeks ago, we announced that we're gathering information to identify policy options for borrowers to find affordable options on their private student...
Check the screen for ATM fees
Sometimes, you really just need some cash. Maybe you want to catch a bus, grab a cab, or get a bite to eat at your favorite restaurant that doesn't accept...
Buying a car? Here’s what you need to know
Today we announced how lenders can take steps to prevent discrimination in auto lending, but there are also steps that every consumer can take to make it...
Recognizing elder financial abuse
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week National Consumer Protection Week is an opportunity to talk about a particularly...
Tax time is the perfect time to save
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week Filing taxes doesn't have to be the worst. For some, tax time can offer an opportunity...
What can students do to protect themselves?
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week Americans owe more than a trillion dollars in student loan debt. That's more than we owe...
Overcoming the challenges of recognizing elder financial abuse
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week National Consumer Protection Week provides an opportunity to talk about a particularly...
Twitter: Let’s chat!
We're excited to co-host a twitter chat with the Federal Trade Commission and the General Services Administration as part of National Consumer Protection...
So, how do I submit a complaint?
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week We began taking credit card complaints in July 2011, and we now can help with complaints...
Protect yourself from buyer’s remorse
This blog post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week When you buy something it's hard to know if you're getting the best deal – and that...
Save like Mike
Mike's not that different from most consumers. Like so many of us he makes sacrifices to get the things he wants. And he knows that the only way to get...
Student debt and schools
Many communities face shortages of teachers in areas of critical need, including science and math. These teacher shortages are felt most acutely in rural...
Student debt and health care
We need your input to help student loan borrowers experiencing distress and default. Learn more about this project and how you can contribute ideas. We want...
Help stop the student debt domino effect
Today, we announced that we're gathering information to come up with a plan to address the challenges many struggling borrowers face to find a more...
Hit or myth?
Sometimes people in the military have interesting beliefs about things that impact their finances. Sometimes they're correct; sometimes they're partially...
Is your credit report wrong? How to find out and fix it
The Federal Trade Commission this week released its latest findings in a ten-year study on the accuracy of credit reports. This report is another reminder...