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Check out our new classroom activities for middle school educators to use in helping their students develop the building blocks of youth financial capability.

This October 10th is the 2nd Annual Ombuds Day, meant to increase awareness and help educate about the ombudsman profession. 

CFPB releases report on background screening reports, with a focus on criminal background checks used in employment.

Contamos con una amplia gama de recursos y herramientas para consumidores y proveedores de servicios, que cubren temas que van desde hacer un presupuesto o abrir una cuenta, hasta comprar un coche o una casa.

We have a wide range of Spanish-language tools and resources for consumers and service providers on topics ranging from planning a budget or opening an account, to buying a home or car.

The bankruptcy system provides a legal process for consumers who cannot repay their debts.  This report describes how bankruptcy filings and the attributes of filers changed throughout the period 2001 - 2018, which includes the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) and the Great Recession.

Saving for college is a long-term financial commitment, by consistently putting money away, you’ll feel the reward as you see it grow over time. Here are a few tips to stay motivated. 

A joint study with Credit Karma explores the relationship between subjective Financial Well-Being (FWB) and objective credit characteristics and engagement with financial education tools. The report identifies credit report and engagement variables that are significantly related to a consumer’s FWB score, including credit score, credit limit, credit utilization, and the use of a credit simulator tool. 

Read "But I’ve Used All of My Pocket Change" with your child and use our Parent Guide to talk about spending and self-control.

Beware of scammers pretending to be your grandchild, relative, or friend asking for help.