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The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office celebrates Ombuds Day on October 8 with ombudsman offices worldwide. This day is meant to increase awareness and educate about the ombudsman profession.

Do you know or work with someone who doesn’t typically file taxes? They may be eligible for Economic Impact Payments (EIP). Help those you serve claim their money with a new guide and resources from the CFPB.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn three ways to protect yourself and your loved ones online.

Ready to think about your finances? Start with an emergency savings fund.

September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Learn easy ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams.

Los consumidores con limitado inglés tienen retos para conocer y acceder a servicios financieros. Mire el webinar y sepa cómo trabajamos para que los recursos sean accesibles para todos.

The Bureau has created K-12 financial education resources that support your curriculum, activities for parents to use with kids at home, and a new podcast about personal finance in college for counselors and advisors.

If you don’t file taxes but want to receive your Economic Impact Payment for your dependents, learn what steps to take to receive your payment.

Military Consumer focuses on all aspects of consumer protection and financial well-being for the military community in July and beyond.

Your credit reports and scores play an important role in your future financial opportunities. Learn how to manage and protect your credit during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Sus informes y puntajes de crédito juegan un papel muy importante en sus oportunidades financieras futuras. Usted puede usar los siguientes pasos para manejar y proteger su crédito durante la pandemia del COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Si es el coprestatario de un préstamo estudiantil privado usted es responsable por cualquier pago omitido. Tome pasos para proteger sus finanzas y su crédito durante la pandemia.

If you’ve co-signed a private student loan, you’re financially responsible for missed payments. Take these steps to protect your finances and credit during COVID-19.

Learn about the consumer protection laws that keep members of the military and their families safe from fraud, scams, and financial harm.

We’ve worked to break down the most common questions about the Economic Impact Payments.

Hemos reunido las respuestas a las preguntas más comunes acerca de los Pagos por Impacto Económico.

Aunque usar el valor acumulado de la vivienda sea una buena opción para algunos consumidores, podría elevar el riesgo financiero para otros en el futuro. Si sus finanzas no se recuperan tan rápido como espera, o su vivienda pierde valor y se encuentra en dificultades para pagar su préstamo, usted podría perder su hogar en una ejecución hipotecaria.

The CARES Act temporarily changes the rules for withdrawing from your retirement accounts. Learn more about how these changes might affect you and whether withdrawing from your retirement accounts makes sense for you.

If you’ve applied for unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus, learn the ways you can choose to receive your payments.

Si a causa del coronavirus usted solicitó beneficios por desempleo, conozca las formas que puede elegir para recibir sus pagos.

We have resources you can use to address issues related to debt collection during the coronavirus pandemic.

Contamos con recursos que puede usar para enfrentar problemas con el cobro de deudas durante la pandemia del coronavirus.

You should still fill out the FAFSA. Read this blog to learn what you need to know about the FAFSA process and the upcoming school year.

A message from the Chair of the Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law on the Taskforce report, public engagement, and a path forward.

Maaari kang makatanggap ng prepaid debit card mula sa gobyerno na naglalaman ng iyong mga pagbabayad para sa epekto pang-kabuhayan, matuto kung paano ma-access ang perang ito at gamitin ang iyong card nang walang binabayaran.