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Learn why you should file your taxes in 2021, and how the IRS’ “lookback rule” allows you to use 2019 or 2020 income to get the most out of your Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit.

Algunos propietarios de vivienda que tengan problemas para pagar su hipoteca tendrían más tiempo para buscar aplazamiento de hipoteca y alivio de ejecución hipotecaria. Si usted pasa por dificultades financieras por culpa de la pandemia del coronavirus, no espere, busque ayuda ahora.

Financial relief and protections for many student loan borrowers, renters, and homeowners has been extended. Here’s what you need to know.

Your consumer reporting data can affect your ability to get a loan, job, or apartment. Learn how to request your consumer reports.

If you are considering retiring early and tapping into your retirement benefits, here are resources from the CFPB to help you weigh your options.

Military families face unique financial challenges, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. The new Your Money, Your Goals military guide provides resources to help military families overcome these challenges and improve their financial well-being.

A CFPB-led research experiment suggests that people seek to find balance between paying off debt and having savings.

Durante la pandemia, pasamos más tiempo conectados en línea, por ello debe estar alerta con estafadores quienes ofrecen asistencia técnica fraudulenta. Tome consejos del CFPB sobre cómo descubrir, evitar y reportar una estafa.

During the pandemic, we’re spending more time online, but be wary of scammers offering phony tech support. See tips from the CFPB on how to spot, avoid, and report a scam.

New Coronavirus legislation provides relief for renters and extends the CDC’s Order to protect many people who can’t pay their rent from eviction through January 31, 2021.

Some homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage now have more time to seek mortgage forbearance and foreclosure relief. If you’re struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic. Don’t wait, get help now.

As a result of the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers may be targeting older homeowners through reverse mortgage schemes. Learn how to spot and avoid these reverse mortgage scams.

CFPB’s Section for Students and Young Consumers released new podcast episodes. Subscribe today.

The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office shares its FY2020 Annual Report.

Hacer compras online, donarle a caridades. No deje que los estafadores se aprovechen de su generosidad y empatía durante las fiestas.

Learn ways to protect your friends and family from scams this holiday season, even though you may be apart.

GI Bill education benefits are not unlimited, so make sure you have a plan to use them wisely. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ GI Bill Comparison Tool, the Department of Education’s College Scorecard website, and the CFPB’s Your Financial Path to Graduation Tool can help.

Homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments because of a COVID-19 related hardship, or who got a mortgage forbearance that is coming to an end, should talk to their mortgage servicer or a HUD-approved housing counselor about options and next steps.

코로나19 관련 어려움으로 인해 모기지 지불에 어려움을 겪고 있거나 모기지 유예 기간이 곧 만료되는 주택 소유자는 모기지 서비스 제공자 또는 HUD가 승인한 주택 상담사와 옵션 및 다음 단계에 관해 상담해야 합니다.

Những chủ nhà đang gặp khó khăn trong việc thanh toán thế chấp vì khó khăn liên quan đến COVID-19 hoặc những người sắp hết hạn hoãn trả nợ thế chấp nên trao đổi với người cung cấp dịch vụ thế chấp hoặc cố vấn nhà ở được HUD phê duyệt về các lựa chọn và các bước tiếp theo.

Habang nagpapatuloy na makaapekto ang pandaigdigang pandemya sa mga buhay at kabuhayan ng marami sa mga pamilya ng bansa, nagsusumikap ang Kawanihan ng Pangangalaga ng Pananalapi ng Consumer (CFPB) at mga organisasyon sa buong bansa upang tulungan ang mga Amerikanong consumer na pangalagaan at pamahalaan ang kanilang mga pananalapi.

Los propietarios de viviendas que tienen dificultades para realizar los pagos de la hipoteca debido a dificultades relacionadas con el COVID-19, o que obtuvieron una indulgencia hipotecaria que está llegando a su fin, deben hablar con su administrador hipotecario o con un asesor de vivienda aprobado por HUD sobre las opciones y los próximos pasos.

由於與 COVID-19 相關的困難而難以支付抵押貸款的房主，或者獲得即將結束的抵押貸款延期的房主，應與抵押貸款服務機構或 HUD 批准的住房顧問討論選擇和後續步驟。

The CFPB honors and supports the military community during National Veterans and Military Families Month with new tools and resources.

CFPB announces a final rule on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Here’s what you should know if you’ve been contacted by a debt collector.