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Data, research, and reports

Published JUN 22, 2018

Measuring a child’s progress on the building blocks of financial capability

The Bureau’s new guide to help researchers, program leaders, teachers, and other financial educators with ways to assess young people’s progress toward each building block.

By Meina Banh

Info for consumers

Published DEC 18, 2017

5 financial New Year’s resolutions

As we kick off the New Year, here are five financial New Year’s resolutions to help you meet your goals.

By Kristin Dohn

Info for consumers

Published OCT 23, 2017

How to get a handle on debt

If you need help managing your debt, the first step is knowing who can help you—and how to avoid scams and traps.

By Courtney-Rose Dantus

Info for consumers

Published SEP 26, 2017

Want to see where you stand financially? Start with these 10 questions

How much money you spend, save, and owe is only part of the whole story about your financial situation. Your financial well-being score can get you thinking about your financial outlook in a new way.

By Janneke Ratcliffe

Data, research, and reports

Published SEP 18, 2017

Project Catalyst collaboration to improve understanding of financial well-being

The CFPB is launching a research pilot with Credit Karma to help understand consumer financial well-being.

By Genevieve Melford and Dan Quan

Info for consumers

Published SEP 08, 2017

A financial toolkit for victims of hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey

Hurricanes like Maria, Irma, and Harvey can bring flood damage and financial distress. Know who to contact, what to expect, and how to avoid scams as you reorganize your finances.

By Kristin Dohn

Info for consumers

Published SEP 06, 2017

New financial empowerment tools for people with disabilities

Find tips and information for people with disabilities on our website.

By Olivia Calderon

Info for consumers

Published AUG 22, 2017

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.

By Dave Sieminski

Data, research, and reports Info for consumers

Published AUG 17, 2017

We’re working to better serve people through financial coaching

The CFPB is working to advance the field of financial coaching and expanding access to financial coaching services to people across the country.

By Lissan Anfune

Info for consumers

Published AUG 10, 2017

Behind on bills: Three steps to help you make tough choices in tight moments

Here are some steps to consider if you can’t pay your bills.

By Courtney-Rose Dantus

Info for consumers

Published JUL 17, 2017

Building credit at the local level

Learn how you can help people in your community become credit visible in a positive way.

By Sarah Bainton Kahn

Data, research, and reports

Published JUN 14, 2017

Effective financial education: Five principles and how to use them

We’re offering five broad principles that support financial well-being through effective financial education.

By Janneke Ratcliffe

Data, research, and reports

Published JUN 13, 2017

Helping people plan for retirement

With help, consumers can better visualize outcomes, plan their decision-making, and make the best decisions about their retirement finances.

By Irene Skricki

Data, research, and reports

Published APR 27, 2017

Tracking success—a core set of financial outcomes for financial empowerment programs

The CFPB has identified a core set of five financial outcomes for financial empowerment and capability programs to provide common outcomes across a variety...

By Daniel Dodd-Ramirez and Mary Griffin

Data, research, and reports

Published FEB 28, 2017

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.

By Irene Skricki

Info for consumers

Published FEB 09, 2017

Tax time saving tips

Saving during tax time can help you be prepared for financial emergencies and begin to plan for the future.

By David Sieminski

Info for consumers

Published JAN 19, 2017

Easy-to-remember guidelines help people reduce credit card debt

If you’re trying to cut down your credit card debt, research shows it can help to keep a short guideline in mind.

By Susan Kerbel

Info for consumers

Published DEC 12, 2016

Who are the Credit Invisible?

In 2015, the Bureau published a report finding that 26 million Americans are "credit invisible." We've broken down the report to capture its most compelling...

By Michele Scarbrough

Info for consumers

Published NOV 17, 2016

Technology is changing how people access their financial records. Share your story.

Many new financial innovations rely on people choosing to give a company access to their digital financial records held by another company. If you're using...

By Dan Quan and Will Wade-Gery

At the CFPB

Published OCT 27, 2016

Join the 2017 Your Money, Your Goals Cohort

The Office of Financial Empowerment is requesting Letters of Interest from organizations who wish to join the 2017 Your Money, Your Goals cohort.

By Daniel Dodd-Ramirez

Data, research, and reports

Published OCT 20, 2016

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...

By Irene Skricki

Info for consumers

Published SEP 23, 2016

How to avoid credit repair service scams

Look out for these five red flag examples when offered credit repair services.

By Desmond Brown

Info for consumers

Published SEP 13, 2016

Be your family’s financial action hero during an emergency

We have some ways for you to channel your inner financial action hero and be prepared, no matter what the disaster.

By Holly Petraeus

Data, research, and reports

Published SEP 07, 2016

Four strategies to help youth achieve financial capability

We've released a new report on our findings for how young people can acquire three building blocks of financial capability which include: executive...

By Sunaena Lehil

Info for consumers

Published AUG 19, 2016

CFPB announces 30 new Your Money, Your Goals partners to help low-income consumers

The Office of Financial Empowerment announces 30 new partners selected to participate in Your Money, Your Goals training and expand the reach of financial...

By Daniel Dodd-Ramirez