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...
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...
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...
The CFPB is carrying out a regulatory implementation initiative for our new mortgage rules to ensure that they are implemented accurately and effectively...
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...
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...
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...
This month, Americans across the country will receive college acceptance letters. For many students, the excitement of being one step closer to realizing...
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...
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...
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...