Make a plan to save some of your tax refund
Tips for making a plan to save a portion of your tax refund with links to IRS and CFPB information.
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Errores comunes que la gente encuentra en su reporte de crédito y cómo corregirlos
Cuando revise su reporte de crédito, asegúrese de buscar en el mismo, estos errores comunes.
Common errors people find on their credit report - and how to get them fixed
When you’re reviewing your credit report make sure to look for these common errors.
Sign up for our email course and get your finances in shape
Our Get a Handle on Debt email boot camp covers everything from strategies for paying down your debt to budgeting and tracking spending.
A snapshot of mortgage complaints
The Bureau’s Complaint snapshot: Mortgage highlights trends in consumer submitted complaints about mortgages.
Credit score myths that might be holding you back from improving your credit
These common myths may be stopping you from improving your credit score.
Los mitos sobre el puntaje crediticio que pueden impedirle mejorar su credito
Estos mitos populares sobre el crédito pueden estar impidiéndole mejorar su puntaje crediticio.
Resolve to take control of your debt in the new year
You can start to take control of your debt in six easy steps.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—Stand your guard when it comes to add-on products
When you buy a car, the dealer might offer you optional products or services known as “add-ons”— which could break your budget. Here’s what you need to know.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—How to trade in your car
Don’t let deceptive car ads mislead you when it comes to trading in a car.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—Should you buy a new or used car?
One of the first choices you will make in the car buying process is whether to buy a new or used car. While we can’t make that choice for you, here are some things to keep in mind when making your choice.
¿Está comprando una vivienda? El primer paso es revisar su crédito
Revisar su crédito es el primer paso para construir una base financiera sólida para su nuevo hogar.
CFPB Ombudsman’s Office 2018 Annual Report
The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office shares its FY2018 Annual Report.
Cómo ahorrar para las emergencias y el futuro
Hojas de cálculo, listas y herramientas para ayudarle a ahorrar dinero para emergencias y para el futuro.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—How to shop for auto financing
You might think that the first step in buying a car is to go to a dealership, but if you plan to finance your purchase, you may save money by first shopping for auto financing.
Three ways to enjoy the holidays without going into debt
Ease some of the holiday stress and fears about overspending by creating a holiday spending plan.
Helping to prevent scams targeted at veterans
The Bureau is releasing a new scam prevention placemat, part of a series of financial education placemats. The new placemat is about scams targeting the Aid & Attendance benefit with tips to help veterans and their spouses avoid these scams.
New financial education resources to help teachers bring youth financial capability into the classroom
The Bureau created activities and resources to help teachers integrate financial education into their curriculum that are aligned with the “Building Blocks for Youth Financial Education”.
Guías para ayudar y manejar su cuenta de cheques
¿Usted está pensando en abrir una cuenta de cheques, pero no está seguro por dónde empezar? Tenemos recursos que le pueden ayudar a seleccionar el producto que mejor se ajuste a sus necesidades financieras. Nuestras nuevas guías sobre cuentas tienen información para ayudarle a comparar y luego manejar su cuenta de cheques.
Your top debt collection questions answered
Learn more about how debt collection works or identify steps that you can take to address your own situation.
The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office celebrates the first-ever Ombuds Day
The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office celebrates the first ever Ombuds Day on October 11 with ombudsman offices worldwide. This day is meant to increase awareness and understanding of the ombudsman profession.
The latest version of "Money Smart for Older Adults" is now available in Spanish!
"Money Smart for Older Adults" is a financial education program that helps prevent fraud and scams. The resource is free and available in English and Spanish.
¡La nueva versión de Money Smart para Adultos Mayores está ahora disponible en español!
Money Smart para Adultos Mayores es un programa educativo que ayuda a prevenir fraudes y estafas. Este es un recurso gratuito que está disponible en inglés y en español.
Two ways to save extra money
Ready to make a little extra cash? Use these free strategies to help increase your income.
Servicemembers’ “immediate actions” for financial success: pay down debt, make a plan, start early
Servicemembers, take these immediate actions to secure your financial freedom.