A new school year, a new resource for parents and kids
Parents are the strongest influence on how kids learn and think about money, and the back-to-school shopping season is a great time for some major money...
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Your Money, Your Goals: Financial empowerment tools for social services
Many people feel overwhelmed by their financial situations, and they may not know where to go for help. For many low-income Americans, frontline staff of...
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...
Three years of standing up for consumers
We officially opened our doors on July 21, 2011—three years ago today. Since then, we've used a range of tools in our toolbox to protect consumers: writing...
Building a collection of financial education materials for a library near you
We want to make libraries the go-to place for financial information in every community. That's why we've put together resources and materials for libraries...
Summer jobs are a perfect time to build financial skills for young people
For young people, particularly those between the ages of 16-24 who may be entering the workforce for the first time, developing good money management skills...
Save the date: Join us for a Consumer Advisory Board meeting in Reno, Nevada
Join us for a Consumer Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, June 18 with Director Cordray, where we will discuss trends and themes in the mortgage market...
Live from Chicago!
We held an event in Chicago to launch our partnership with libraries. The event included a panel discussion with CFPB officials, library representatives...
Delivering financial education at work makes sense
The most effective financial education can be delivered at the point when employees are making their benefits decisions—"just in time" modules that guide...
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.
Live from Atlanta!
We held a field hearing on workplace financial education in Atlanta. Part of America Saves Week, the hearing was an opportunity for us to get public input...
Live from Phoenix!
This event was a training for housing counselors, legal aid attorneys, and other advocates on the new mortgage servicing rules that take effect today. The...
It’s closing time: Tell us about your experience closing on a mortgage
The stories and information you provide will be used to research and test solutions that address some of the biggest pain points associated with closing on...
Save the date, Phoenix!
This event will be a training for housing counselors, legal aid attorneys, and other advocates on the new mortgage servicing rule.
What we’ve been doing for youth financial capability
Young people shouldn't have to repeat financial mistakes made by earlier generations. That's why we support financial education in K-12 classrooms. This...
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...
We’ve got answers to your financial questions
In March 2012, we launched Ask CFPB, our database of clear, unbiased answers to your financial questions. At that time we had 360 answers. Last week, we...
We’re looking for innovative partners for financial education research
Many of us find it challenging to manage our money, and today's financial marketplace can be overwhelming. That's why we're testing innovative strategies to...
Live from Madison, Wisconsin!
Today's live event has ended. We were at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) for a field hearing...
A new toolkit for social services providers
Managing money and choosing financial products can be challenging. Even the wealthiest people seek financial advice, but for consumers who are struggling to...
It’s back to school season, so let’s have the #MoneyTalk
With every new school year, your kids get closer to the time when they'll live their own financial lives. It's a good time to think about how kids are...
December in August
August is usually a time when military families are wrapping up duty station moves, squeezing in summer vacations, and getting the kids enrolled in school...
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...
Dads have money lessons to share too
We all share the same basic values we want our kids to succeed and we want to ensure that our aging parents are safe. But, we may not always be sure how to...
The graduate’s guide: Your first job
School's behind you. Now it's time to put everything you've learned to work. Your first couple of days on the job will likely include filling out forms that...