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The Bureau’s Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans and FTC are sharing information about a new law that allows financial caregivers to request a credit freeze for a loved one whose money they’re managing.

Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting Sept. 21, 2018, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know.

See if you share three important money skills with people who have high financial well-being.

Do you use person-to-person payment services? Protect your money by learning the risks associated with mobile payment apps and services.

How to safeguard your credit record and avoid security clearance problems.

The Department of Education is alerting veterans with severe disabilities that they may be eligible for tax-free discharge of their outstanding student loans.

Here’s what you need to know to get money from the settlement with BancorpSouth Bank for alleged mortgage lending discrimination against African-American consumers.

Si como consecuencia de un desastre natural usted tiene dificultades para hacer sus pagos hipotecarios o no puede cumplir con las obligaciones de una hipoteca inversa (reverse mortgage) tales como impuestos o seguro, existen recursos y opciones que potencialmente pueden ayudarle a evitar una ejecución hipotecaria (foreclosure).

Do you know your credit score? See where you might get one of your credit scores free of charge.

Shopping for your mortgage can lead to real savings. To get the best interest rate you qualify for, here are a few things to consider.

If you are struggling to make your mortgage payment or can’t meet your reverse mortgage obligations, such as paying taxes and insurance, in the wake of a natural disaster, there are resources and potential options to avoid foreclosure.

The Bureau is releasing tips and a new, free educational placemat, for download or bulk order, on Medicare ID fraud.

Resources to resolve common credit issues, like improving bad credit, understanding your credit score, building a credit history, and dealing with identity theft.

Este es un buen momento para pensar en qué hacer con su reembolso de impuestos. Nuestros consejos pueden ayudarle a reducir el costo de declarar sus impuestos y así dejarle más dinero para ahorrar.

The CFPB is celebrating Financial Capability Month by helping consumers make better-informed decisions. We are taking to Twitter to answer your #AskCFPB questions on credit reports and scores.

This spring, clean up your household finances by following our tips on money management, including budgets, credit reports, credit cards, debt, and savings.

Thousands of people will receive compensation for RushCard outages in 2015.

Consejos del CFPB. Nueve problemas financieros que han experimentado aquellos afectados por un desastre natural. Además, información y recursos para ayudarle a pagar sus compromisos y evitar caer en deuda.

Worksheets, checklists, and tools from the CFPB to help you save for emergencies and the future.

Tips from the CFPB. 9 financial issues people affected by a natural disaster have experienced. Plus, tips and resources to help you pay your bills and avoid debt.

Get ready to buy a home this year by visiting CFPB’s online resources.

The CFPB offers information about refund advance loans and checks. Get prepared with our tax season tips.

The CFPB is releasing tips and a new, free educational placemat, for download or bulk order, on romance scams for older adults.

Student loans forgiven due to death or disability no longer require borrowers to pay higher federal taxes.

The CFPB’s Your Money, Your Goals materials can help your organization serve the financial needs of people in your community.