The 2018 Financial Literacy Annual Report sums up a year of achievements in financial education
The 2018 Financial Literacy Annual Report recaps the Bureau’s work to improve financial well-being in America.
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Adjusting your bill due dates can help you stay on top of your bills and manage your cash flow
Find out how to better manage your cash flow by changing bill due dates.
Cómo ahorrar para las emergencias y el futuro
Hojas de cálculo, listas y herramientas para ayudarle a ahorrar dinero para emergencias y para el futuro.
Helping to prevent scams targeted at veterans
The Bureau is releasing a new scam prevention placemat, part of a series of financial education placemats. The new placemat is about scams targeting the Aid & Attendance benefit with tips to help veterans and their spouses avoid these scams.
New financial education resources to help teachers bring youth financial capability into the classroom
The Bureau created activities and resources to help teachers integrate financial education into their curriculum that are aligned with the “Building Blocks for Youth Financial Education”.
El glosario de términos financieros comunes en español
Le invitamos a que vea nuestro glosario, el cual contiene más de 1.500 términos financieros comunes traducidos al español.
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.
Glossary of common financial terms in Spanish
See our glossary of more than 1,500 common financial terms translated into Spanish.
Two ways to save extra money
Ready to make a little extra cash? Use these free strategies to help increase your income.
Managing someone else’s money: New protection from ID theft and fraud
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.
Facing a money decision? Check whether you use the 3 skills that stand out in people with high financial well-being
See if you share three important money skills with people who have high financial well-being.
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.
La temporada de impuestos llegó. Lo invitamos a seguir nuestros consejos para planear su reembolso y ahorros
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.
How to save for emergencies and the future
Worksheets, checklists, and tools from the CFPB to help you save for emergencies and the future.
Tax refund tips: Understanding refund advance loans and checks
The CFPB offers information about refund advance loans and checks. Get prepared with our tax season tips.
Help is here for people with severe disabilities struggling with student loans
Student loans forgiven due to death or disability no longer require borrowers to pay higher federal taxes.
Your Money, Your Goals: Free tools for diverse communities
The CFPB’s Your Money, Your Goals materials can help your organization serve the financial needs of people in your community.
Put your tax refund to work during America Saves Week
The CFPB has tips on how to make a commitment to save when you are filing your tax return and set aside some money to meet your financial goals.
Tax season is around the corner—plan your refund and savings
Now is a great time to start thinking about how you will use your tax refund. Our tips can help reduce the cost of filing and give you more money to save.
Preparing America’s young workers for success
Millions of young people enter the workforce every year. Learn more about what the CFPB is doing to increase youth financial capability.
Be money smart
During Money Smart Week, free classes are available to help you make informed financial decisions. The CFPB provides money smart information and tools.
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.
Sixty-one organizations join the 2018 Your Money, Your Goals cohort
Learn more about the 2018 Your Money, Your Goals cohort organizations that will receive training and technical assistance on Your Money, Your Goals financial empowerment materials.
Not sure how to talk money with your kids? Start by playing to your strengths
Your family is unique, and your money conversations with your children should be unique too. Share your own money strengths with your kids.