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Correcting the record on the CFPB’s arbitration rule
After the most recent criticisms of the CFPB arbitration rule, the Bureau has issued a response to the public and to an inquiry from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, based on its economic research analysis.
eClosing and buying a home: Technology’s role in closing on a mortgage
Technology is transforming everything. Soon, consumers will find themselves being offered platforms that allow borrowers to access mortgage closing documents online.
Not sure how to talk money with your kids? Start by playing to your strengths
Your family is unique, and your money conversations with your children should be unique too. Share your own money strengths with your kids.
Seven factors that determine your mortgage interest rate
Understand the key factors that affect your interest rate. Use our Explore Rates Tool to see how they may affect interest rates for loans in your area.
Las 10 mejores maneras de proteger su información personal contra el uso indebido
Las 10 mejores maneras de protegerse contra el robo de identidad y el fraude después de la filtración de información en Equifax y una actualización de la cláusula de arbitraje sobre la oferta gratuita de Equifax sobre monitoreo de crédito.
Want to see where you stand financially? Start with these 10 questions
How much money you spend, save, and owe is only part of the whole story about your financial situation. Your financial well-being score can get you thinking about your financial outlook in a new way.
Listening to our audience to serve up a better resource
Consumer education placemats on fraud and scam prevention and elder financial exploitation are available for free from CFPB.
Servicemembers and debt collection: Sharing your stories
Servicemembers share their stories of dealing with debt collection. Learn the steps to take when contacted by a debt collector.
Does your college sponsor an affordable bank account?
Check to see if your college and school sponsored or branded checking account is safe and affordable, avoid overdraft fees, always shop around.
Top 10 ways to protect yourself in the wake of the Equifax data breach
Top 10 ways to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud after the Equifax data breach and an update on the arbitration clause for Equifax’s offer of free credit monitoring.
Servicemembers should secure their identity after the Equifax data breach
If you were one of the many servicemembers and their families affected by the recent Equifax data breach here is a CFPB Op Order on how to secure your identity.
Equifax data breach updates
A collection of the latest releases, tips, updates, known scams, and information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other federal agencies working to support the millions of people affected by the Equifax data breach.
Project Catalyst collaboration to improve understanding of financial well-being
The CFPB is launching a research pilot with Credit Karma to help understand consumer financial well-being.
Supporting consumer-friendly innovation: Announcing our first no-action letter
Our first-ever no-action letter is being issued to Upstart.
Protección contra el robo de identidad tras el incidente en Equifax
Independientemente de si se ha visto afectado por la violación de datos en Equifax, o si su información personal ha sido robada, hay medidas que usted puede tomar para protegerse a sí mismo y a su crédito.
Identity theft protection following the Equifax data breach
Whether or not you have been affected by the Equifax data breach, or your personal information has been stolen, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your credit.
A financial toolkit for victims of hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey
Hurricanes like Maria, Irma, and Harvey can bring flood damage and financial distress. Know who to contact, what to expect, and how to avoid scams as you reorganize your finances.
Consejos financieros para víctimas de los huracanes María, Irma y Harvey
Huracanes como María, Irma y Harvey pueden generar daños por inundación y dificultades financieras. Conozca a quién contactar, qué expectativas tener y cómo evitar estafas mientras reorganiza sus finanzas.
New financial empowerment tools for people with disabilities
Find tips and information for people with disabilities on our website.
Join the Your Money, Your Goals 2018 cohort
Want to build the financial well-being of people in your community? Apply to join other organizations from across the country in the 2018 Your Money, Your Goals cohort.
Here’s what you should know if you were harmed by Morgan Drexen
Did you sign up for debt settlement services with Morgan Drexen? You could be eligible for compensation.
Got a check in the mail from the CFPB? Here’s how to tell if it’s legit
We'll never ask you to pay money or provide additional information to cash a check. Contact us if you think the check you received might be a scam.
Things to consider before borrowing a reverse mortgage to delay collecting Social Security
Resources to help you decide whether to borrow a reverse mortgage to delay collecting Social Security benefits.
Ordinary trip to the grocery store with your kid? Explain as you go
Conversation starters and ideas to turn your next trip to the grocery store into a chance for your children to build their money skills.