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Build a brighter future by saving at tax time
Building and retaining savings is important because it provides a financial foundation on which to plan for the future.
Child savings accounts help families build assets
The Bureau held a forum on child savings accounts. We produced a report on the forum so that you can learn more about how states and communities are offering opportunities for families to save for post-secondary education.
Helpful tips for using mobile payment services and avoiding risky mistakes
Do you use person-to-person payment services? Protect your money by learning the risks associated with mobile payment apps and services.
Five ways banks and lenders work with people who speak or understand limited English
Five ways financial institutions work with consumers who have limited English proficiency.
If you are a tax preparer, we’ve got tips you can use to help people save and build assets during tax time
Learn how encouraging people to save their tax refunds could have a big impact on their financial situation.
How we keep you safe in the consumer financial marketplace
Our division of Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending works to create a level playing field in financial markets and to help ensure fairness for consumers.
Fall 2015 rulemaking agenda
An important part of the CFPB's mandate from Congress is to make rules governing consumer finance markets more effective and to create new rules when...
We’re suing a robo-call debt collector
Today we're announcing that we filed a lawsuit against a robo-call debt collection operation, including its ringleaders, their companies, and service...
Our proposed rule on student loan servicers
In case you missed it, yesterday Director Cordray announced our proposed rule on student loan servicers. As so many families are all too aware, the cost of...
So how many consumer reporting companies are there?
You may know about the three biggest nationwide credit reporting companies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. But did you know that there are other...
The CFPB launches its nonbank supervision program
A Beginning Today marks an important step forward for the CFPB as we work to protect consumers. Going forward, the CFPB will expand its bank supervision...
Reaching out for Input: Help Us Define “Larger Participants.”
Today and tomorrow, we will be meeting with nearly 100 organizations from across the country to hear their views about an important building block for our...
Explainer: What is a nonbank, and what makes one “larger”?
Dear CFPB, I noticed you posted a request for public comments on "larger participants" for your "nonbank supervision" program. I don't understand what this...
A Level Playing Field for Consumer Financial Products and Services
Today, I addressed the National Association of Attorneys General. It was good to see some old friends and new faces – State attorneys general from around...