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Published AUG 23, 2016

Four ways to support your community’s fight against elder financial exploitation

Financial exploitation robs millions of older people of their money and property annually. To prevent and respond to the growing crisis of elder financial...

By Stacy Canan, Jenefer Duane, and Hector Ortiz

Info for consumers

Published AUG 19, 2016

CFPB announces 30 new Your Money, Your Goals partners to help low-income consumers

The Office of Financial Empowerment announces 30 new partners selected to participate in Your Money, Your Goals training and expand the reach of financial...

By Daniel Dodd-Ramirez

Info for consumers

Published AUG 18, 2016

The ABCs of money management for military kids

Military parents can use back-to-school season as an opportunity to teach their children money management lessons. Here are some basic guidelines and resources.

By Holly Petraeus

Info for consumers

Published AUG 18, 2016

Trying to enroll in an income-driven repayment plan? Avoid #ApplicationAbyss with our tips and resources.

Almost all federal student loan borrowers are eligible for an income-driven repayment (IDR) plan, but we have heard that successfully enrolling in one of...

By Seth Frotman

Student loans

Info for consumers Policy and compliance

Published AUG 04, 2016

We’ve updated our mortgage servicing rules to provide greater protections for mortgage borrowers and other homeowners

Today we finalized new changes to our mortgage servicing rules. These updates ensure that mortgage servicers treat homeowners and struggling borrowers...

By Laura Johnson

Info for consumers

Published AUG 02, 2016

When your kid asks you for something, try to keep the money conversation going

"Can you buy this for me, pleeease?" It's normal for young children to have a hard time not getting everything they want. Your questions and explanations...

By Laura Schlachtmeyer

Info for consumers

Published AUG 01, 2016

Inmigrantes enfrentan desafíos financieros únicos

Con una población de más de 41 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos, los inmigrantes representan un número considerable de consumidores en este país...

By Dubis Correal

Policy and compliance

Published JUL 29, 2016

Working to continually improve the complaint process for all

On August 1, 2016 we will publish a notice of a proposed information collection in the Federal Register.

By Chris Johnson

Consumer complaints

Info for consumers

Published JUL 28, 2016

We’re working to improve fairness and transparency in the debt collection market for you

A lack of clear rules of the road in the debt collection market puts consumers at a disadvantage.

By David Silberman

Debt collection

At the CFPB Info for consumers

Published JUL 21, 2016

Consumers Count: Tools and resources for money decisions

Take control of your financial life with these ten tools that can help you make choices at the grocery store, pay your credit card bill, and deal with debt...

By Gail Hillebrand

Info for consumers

Published JUL 21, 2016

How parents can help kids be smarter about money, in everyday situations

When it comes to managing money and making choices, practice putting your thoughts into words. You can help your children better understand the complicated...

By Laura Schlachtmeyer

Info for consumers Policy and compliance

Published JUL 21, 2016

We want to hear from the public about payday loans

New data shows payday and similar loans lead to consumers trapped in debt and our proposed rule aims to help those consumers.

By David Silberman

Payday loans

At the CFPB Info for consumers

Published JUL 20, 2016

Consumers Count: Responding with resources

Learn about the five financial products and services we've received the most complaints about in the last 5 years. Check out the resources we've created to...

By Chris Johnson

Data, research, and reports

Published JUL 15, 2016

Researchers – Share your work at the CFPB Research Conference

We are seeking your research on consumer finance for our conference this December. Submit your completed papers or detailed abstracts by August 26.

By Ron Borzekowski

Research

At the CFPB Info for consumers

Published JUL 15, 2016

Save the date, Sacramento, Calif.!

Join us for a field hearing in Sacramento, Calif., about debt collection. The hearing will take place on Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. PDT.

Debt collection

Info for consumers

Published JUL 14, 2016

Immigrants facing unique financial challenges

Learn about the unique financial challenges facing immigrants in America and what resources we have available to help.

By Dubis Correal

At the CFPB Info for consumers

Published JUL 14, 2016

Consumers Count: Five years standing up for you

In the past five years, we have written rules, enforced laws and, supervised banks and other financial companies, while at the same time creating resources...

By Zixta Q Martinez

Info for consumers

Published JUL 13, 2016

Money conversations with your kids made easier with our Money as You Grow book club

At home and in groups, you can use our book list and discussion guides to talk about money topics with your children.

By Laura Schlachtmeyer

Info for consumers

Published JUL 06, 2016

La delimitación ilegal: Acción del CFPB y del Departamento de Justicia requiere que el banco BancorpSouth pague millones de dólares a consumidores perjudicados

El banco BancorpSouth pagará $10.6 millones para responder al problema de la delimitación ilegal y otras alegaciones de discriminación, luego de que por...

By Daniel Dodd-Ramirez and Patrice Alexander Ficklin

Info for consumers

Published JUL 05, 2016

Don’t get taken for a ride; protect yourself from an auto loan you can’t afford

Having access to a vehicle can be a lifeline for you and your family if you have limited resources. Before choosing an auto loan, learn four ways you can...

By Daniel Dodd-Ramirez and Patrice Alexander Ficklin

Info for consumers

Published JUL 01, 2016

Guard against fraud and make better financial decisions for Military Consumer Protection Month

Be aware of these online and local resources available for servicemembers and veterans.

By Holly Petraeus

Info for consumers

Published JUN 29, 2016

Redlining: CFPB and DOJ action requires BancorpSouth Bank to pay millions to harmed consumers

BancorpSouth Bank will pay $10.6 million to address redlining and other discrimination claims. After, for the first time, we used undercover testers to help...

By Daniel Dodd-Ramirez and Patrice Alexander Ficklin

Data, research, and reports

Published JUN 27, 2016

Many consumers face challenges in understanding auto financing, says new CFPB report

Since auto loans are a part of the financial lives of so many consumers, we wanted to learn more about their experiences and challenges in navigating the...

By Irene Skricki

Auto loans

Info for consumers

Published JUN 17, 2016

Dads: Help your children with money, just by being you!

Fathers know it’s important to teach kids about money. Here’s how you can help your kids build money skills, just by focusing on your strengths.

By Laura Schlachtmeyer

Info for consumers

Published JUN 16, 2016

Arm yourself with knowledge when shopping for an auto loan

When it comes to financing an auto loan, servicemembers should be armed with knowledge about loan choices and what can be negotiated, and should take...

By Holly Petraeus