Student Debt Domino Effect?
While many in Washington are focused on what loans look like for future borrowers, there may be a domino effect on the broader economy if we ignore...
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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...
Proposed delay in effective date for Regulation Z provision prohibiting financing of credit insurance
In January, we issued several new mortgage rules under the Dodd-Frank Act. Most of these rules take effect in January 2014, but a few provisions are...
Live from Miami-Dade, Florida
Join us for a field hearing in Miami-Dade County, Florida on student loan borrowers starting at 6 p.m. EDT today. Follow along on twitter using...
The best legal externship money can’t buy
Are you a highly-motivated law student looking for an externship this fall? Do you have the desire to impact the lives of everyday American families? If you...
Save the date, Miami-Dade County, Florida!
Join us for a field hearing in Miami-Dade County, Florida on student loan borrowers. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. EDT. The...
Save the date: Join us for a Consumer Advisory Board meeting in Los Angeles
Join the CFPB's Consumer Advisory Board for a meeting with Director Cordray where we will discuss challenges and opportunities faced by new Americans in the...
Reserve la cita: Únase a nosotros para la reunión de la Junta Consultiva de Consumidores en Los Ángeles
Únese a la Junta Consultiva de Consumidores para una reunión con el Director Cordray donde discutiremos las dificultades y oportunidades que enfrentan los...
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...
What’s the Civil Penalty Fund?
When we pursue an enforcement action against a person or company for violating a federal consumer financial protection law, the person or company may have...
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...
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...
Working with tribal governments
It's crucial that our work meets the needs of consumers in Indian Country and respects the unique relationship between the federal government and tribal...
Proposed clarifications of the Ability to Repay/QM and Mortgage Servicing Rules
The CFPB is carrying out a regulatory implementation initiative for our new mortgage rules to ensure that they are implemented accurately and effectively...
Gift cards: clarifying the laws in Maine and Tennessee
Many people view gift cards as an easy choice when shopping for loved ones. The gift card industry totals over $100 billion and today we made determinations...
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...
Reserve la cita, Miami-Dade, Florida!
Únase a nosotros para una audiencia pública en el Condado de Miami-Dade sobre prestatarios de préstamos estudiantiles. La audiencia se celebrará el...
Proposed clarification of the 2013 Escrows Final Rule
Today, we issued a proposed rule clarifying and making technical amendments to the 2013 Escrows Final Rule issued by the Bureau this past January. This is...
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...
A small entity compliance guide for the Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage rule
Today, we published our Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule. Our goal with this guide is to provide a...
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...