Don’t get taken for a ride; protect yourself from an auto loan you can’t afford
Having access to a vehicle can be a lifeline for you and your family if you have limited resources. Before choosing an auto loan, learn four ways you can...
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Guard against fraud and make better financial decisions for Military Consumer Protection Month
Be aware of these online and local resources
available for servicemembers and veterans.
Redlining: CFPB and DOJ action requires BancorpSouth Bank to pay millions to harmed consumers
BancorpSouth Bank will pay $10.6 million to address redlining and other discrimination claims. After, for the first time, we used undercover testers to help...
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...
Dads: Help your children with money, just by being you!
Fathers know it’s important to teach kids about money. Here’s how you can help your kids build money skills, just by focusing on your strengths.
Arm yourself with knowledge when shopping for an auto loan
When it comes to financing an auto loan, servicemembers should be armed with knowledge about loan choices and what can be negotiated, and should take...
3 things you should consider before co-signing for an auto loan
If you co-sign an auto loan, you will be responsible for making payments if the primary borrower can't pay. It could affect your future access to credit and...
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.
eRegulations updated with Regulations X, C, and more
CFPB's eRegulations is a web-based tool that makes regulations easier to find, read and understand. We have expanded the tool to include three additional...
We’ve proposed a rule to protect consumers from payday debt traps
New data shows payday and similar loans lead to consumers trapped in debt and our proposed rule aims to help those consumers.
Save the date: Join us for a Consumer Advisory Board meeting in Little Rock, Ark.
Join the CFPB's Consumer Advisory Board for a meeting with Director Cordray where we will discuss an auto lending education initiative, trends and themes...
Spring 2016 rulemaking agenda
The semiannual update of our rulemaking agenda.
Save the date, Kansas City, Mo.!
The hearing will feature remarks from CFPB Director Richard Cordray as well as testimony from consumer groups, industry representatives, and members of the...
Research finds one-in-five auto title loan borrowers have their vehicle seized
We recently studied how auto title loans affect consumers. Read our blog to find out what we learned.
You have the right to ask questions and get answers
Ask CFPB is a database of clear, impartial answers to hundreds of financial questions.
Join our Spanish conversation on Twitter and Facebook!
We are launching new Spanish-language Facebook and Twitter accounts. Y ahora en español.
¡Únase a nuestra conversación en español en Twitter y en Facebook!
We are launching new Spanish-language Facebook and Twitter accounts. Y ahora en español.
The changing face of family financial responsibilities
As many families are preparing to celebrate the Mother's Day holiday, new family norms are creating the need for alternatives in financial care. Get help...
CFPB proposes prohibiting mandatory arbitration clauses that deny groups of consumers their day in court
Today, we are proposing rules that would prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses that deny groups of consumers their day in court. Our proposal is designed...
Live from Albuquerque!
Today, we're live from Albuquerque, New Mexico, hosting a field hearing about arbitration.
Usted tiene derecho a que lo traten de manera justa en el mercado financiero
El garantizar un acceso equitativo y anti-discriminatorio en el proceso de obtener crédito apunta a la esencia misma de la misión del CFPB de proteger a los...
Your Money, Your Goals expands its reach
Twenty new social services, legal aid, and volunteer organizations are joining with CFPB to train staff and volunteers on Your Money, Your Goals. You can...
You have the right to be treated fairly in the financial marketplace
Ensuring fair and nondiscriminatory access to credit goes to the core of the Bureau's mission of protecting consumers and promoting openness in America's...
Protecting one’s credit while in the criminal justice system
There are many in the criminal justice system who may be at risk of identity theft and other consumer financial fraud. Our new fraud protection tip sheet...
Our new site upgrades help you find what you need, faster
Today we are proud to launch a new set of updates for consumerfinance.gov. These changes will help users quickly and easily browse the vast range of...