Should I refinance my student loan?
Last week, we published a report on student loan affordability, which discussed the low levels of activity in the student loan refinance market. Since that...
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Thank mom for all her money lessons
As we take the day to celebrate all that our moms do for us, let's not forget the little things our moms taught us — the life lessons that are now habits...
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...
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...
Infographic: How people are really using payday loans
Read our white paper on payday loans and deposit advance products.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
My next chapter: focusing on the work we do with others
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...
April is Financial Literacy Month. So what?
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...
Releasing complaint data about credit cards, mortgages, student loans, bank accounts, services, and other consumer loans
What are you going to make with #CFPBdata? Last summer, we launched our Consumer Complaint Database featuring data about credit card complaints. Today...
Meet someone who has personally worked with more than 2,000 consumers
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...
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...
Reminder: Sound off on our student loan affordability initiative
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...
Check the screen for ATM fees
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...
Buying a car? Here’s what you need to know
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...
Recognizing elder financial abuse
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week National Consumer Protection Week is an opportunity to talk about a particularly...
Tax time is the perfect time to save
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week Filing taxes doesn't have to be the worst. For some, tax time can offer an opportunity...
What can students do to protect themselves?
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week Americans owe more than a trillion dollars in student loan debt. That's more than we owe...
Overcoming the challenges of recognizing elder financial abuse
This post is part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week National Consumer Protection Week provides an opportunity to talk about a particularly...