In case you missed it, we're gathering information on how to build financial capabilities for people with disabilities, veterans in transition, and people...
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...
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...
What are you going to make with #CFPBdata? Last summer, we launched our Consumer Complaint Database featuring data about credit card complaints. Today...
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...
We were in Des Moines, IA for a field hearing on the expansion of Consumer Complaint Database. Today's live event has ended. If you missed the event, you...
Financial education is an important component of our work. We help consumers understand the opportunities, risks, and consequences associated with financial...
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...
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...
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...
Today, we presented our annual report to Congress on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA.) From the report: "This report covers much good work...
Banks, credit unions, and other financial services providers are concerned with compliance costs – how much it costs to comply with financial regulations –...
We have announced the location for our field hearing in Des Moines, Iowa on the Bureau's Consumer Complaint Database. The hearing will take place on...
In case you missed it, yesterday Director Cordray announced our proposed rule on student loan servicers. As so many families are all too aware, the cost of...
On June 1, 2013, the Bureau's Escrow Requirements under the Truth in Lending Act rule (Escrows Rule) will go into effect, which require certain creditors to...
Join us for a field hearing in Des Moines, Iowa, on the Bureau's Office of Consumer Response Consumer Complaint Database. The hearing will take place on...
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week National Consumer Protection Week is an opportunity to talk about a particularly...
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...
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...
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week National Consumer Protection Week provides an opportunity to talk about a particularly...
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...
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...
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...
The initiatives announced at the start of Project Catalyst are gaining early traction. In November 2012 in Mountain View, Calif., we launched Project...