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...
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Protecting one’s credit while in the criminal justice system
There are many in the criminal justice system who may be at risk of identity theft and other consumer financial fraud. Our new fraud protection tip sheet...
Creating your own financial rules to live by
Consumers have told us that they sometimes find common financial advice — like "save 10% of your income" — hard to apply to their own circumstances. Some...
Guides to help you open and manage your checking account
Are you thinking about opening a checking account but aren't sure how to get started? We have resources to help you select a product that's best suited for...
Here’s how coaching can help you meet your financial goals
At the CFPB, we believe all consumers have the right to achieve greater financial wellbeing for themselves and their families. That's why we've studied a...
Americans with disabilities have the right to improve their financial lives
Americans with disabilities disproportionately live in poverty; are more than twice as likely to use nonbank financial services such as payday loans and...
Working to improve the financial lives of people with disabilities
Our job is to empower consumers by providing them with the information they need to make the best financial decisions for themselves and their families. As...
The launch of the CFPB financial coaching initiative
Today, we're excited to launch our financial coaching initiative. We're cohosting the launch with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the event will take...
More financial empowerment tools for communities
This expansion builds on the success of last year's launch of Your Money, Your Goals. Since then, we've trained over 2,000 frontline staff in both public...
You’ve got goals for your life—and some of them take money to achieve
Goals, whether long term or short term, usually cost money to accomplish. That means when you have a life goal, you probably have a financial goal...
4 elements define personal financial well-being
Savings and income are part of financial well-being, but we learned that they’re not always the most important part. Instead, when people talked about their own financial well-being, four main elements came to light.
Tax season is here
In the next few months most U.S. households will be filing their tax returns. The holidays are over and it's worth taking a few minutes now to think ahead...
Food for thought at your Thanksgiving table
Thanksgiving is a great time to touch base with your family and make sure that everyone is doing well, physically, mentally, and financially.
Forum on access to checking accounts
We held a forum on access to checking accounts in Washington, D.C. The event featured remarks from Director Richard Cordray, as well as presentations from...
Save the date: Join us for a forum on access to checking accounts
We'll host a discussion on how checking account screening policies and practices impact consumers. The event will inform the dialogue around how the...
Helping build financial capability across America
We just published our second annual financial literacy report to Congress. It outlines our strategy and what we've done over the past year to enhance...
How to protect vulnerable children from credit reporting problems
Youth in foster care are particularly susceptible to identity theft because they often lack a permanent address, and their personal information is...
Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically
Our quick and easy-to-use My New Money Goal financial planning worksheet can help you set a goal and make a plan.
Getting a grip on income tax season
With the beginning of the New Year comes income tax season—that time between late January and April 15 when almost all American households have to file a...
How much money is spent on advertising financial products?
If you think about it, you probably see a lot of advertising for products and services for managing your money. Television ads, highway billboards, Internet...
A federal partnership to increase financial capability for workers with disabilities
We know that individuals with disabilities often face barriers and challenges in moving toward economic security and self-sufficiency. That's why we're...
Our first financial literacy report to Congress
Our first financial literacy report to Congress discusses our approach to financial literacy and the work we've done to help consumers make better informed...
Our progress on financial education
Financial education is an important component of our work. We help consumers understand the opportunities, risks, and consequences associated with financial...
Protecting and rebuilding your finances after a disaster
After the shock of a disaster, it's time to rebuild. Starting over requires a lot of complex choices, uncertainty and expense. Being prepared and knowing...
Meet Greg from Michigan
Since we launched on July 21st 2011, we've heard directly from consumers about the challenges they face in the marketplace, brought their concerns to the...