Adjusting your bill due dates can help you stay on top of your bills and manage your cash flow
See how to better manage your cash flow by changing bill due dates.
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Facing a money decision? Check whether you use the 3 skills that stand out in people with high financial well-being
We analyzed results from our Financial Well-Being in America survey and found that people with the highest levels of financial well-being have three money skills.
A new list identifies more ways to access credit scores—for free
You now have more options for accessing your credit scores free of
charge. Check
out the updated list of organizations that said they offer free credit scores.
Consumer experiences with overdraft programs
We’re releasing a report about consumers’ experiences with overdraft programs. Many of the people we spoke with were surprised about overdraft fees. Take control of your checking account with our tips and guides.
Helping people plan for retirement
More than 31 million people will reach retirement age in the next 20 years. Because most people keep their retirement savings in accounts they manage themselves, like IRAs and 401(k)s, they face a range of complex and important decisions.
Managing your spending to achieve your goals
Making and sticking to a budget can be challenging. Finding ways to keep track of your spending can help you meet your financial goals.
Financial coaching can benefit consumers
Financial coaching can help consumers achieve their financial goals. It’s a strategy that financial educators can implement with the people they serve. Read more about our two briefs: “Financial Coaching: A Strategy to Improve Financial Well-Being” and “Implementing Financial Coaching: Implications for Practitioners.”
Many consumers face challenges in understanding auto financing, says new CFPB report
Since auto loans are a part of the financial lives of so many consumers, we wanted to learn more about their experiences and challenges in navigating the process of getting an auto loan. Read more about our report: Consumer Voices on Automobile Financing.
YOU drive the terms of your auto loan
Take control of your auto loan process. Explore our new auto loan resources and keep these 6 tips in mind.
Creating your own financial rules to live by
Consumers have told us that they sometimes find common financial advice — like “save 10% of your income” — hard to apply to their own circumstances. Some common financial advice may feel beyond your reach based on your current financial situation. Don’t feel discouraged, you can create your own personal rules to live by that work for your financial situation. We have created three worksheets to help you.