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Getting sick or injured can often result in a heavy financial burden, including mounting medical bills, aggressive debt collection and coercive credit reporting. Learn about the VA’s new rule to put patients first and how to protect against surprise medical bills.

Kapag namimili tayo, kadalasan tayong naghahanap ng pinakamurang presyo. Pero minsan ang totoong presyo ay may kasamang mga lihim na singil. Pag-aralan ang mga pinakakaraniwang mga uri ng mga ito at ibahagi kung paano naaapektuhan ang iyong pinansiyal na kabutihan ng mga singil na ito.

구매를 할 때 종종 가장 저렴하게 광고된 가격이 어떤 것인지 살펴봅니다. 그러나 실제 가격에는 정크 수수료가 포함될 수 있습니다. 이러한 수수료의 일반적인 유형에 대해 알아보고 이 수수료가 재정 생활에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 경험을 공유해 주시길 바랍니다.

When we shop, we often look at the cheapest advertised price. But the true price may include junk fees. Learn the most common types and share how these fees impact your financial life.

Cuando compramos, a menudo miramos el precio anunciado más barato. Pero el precio real puede incluir tarifas inesperadas. Conozca los tipos de tarifas inesperadas más comunes y comparta cómo estos cargos afectan su vida financiera.

عندما نتسوق كثيرا ما نبحث عن أرخص سعر معلن، ولكن السعر الحقيقي قد يتضمن رسوما مفاجئة وغير متوقعة. فتعلـّم عن أكثر أنواع الرسوم المفاجئة وغير المتوقعة شيوعا وشارك آراءك حول مدى تأثير هذه الرسوم على حياتك المالية.

當我們購物時，我們經常會查看最便宜的廣告價格。但實際價格可能包括垃圾費。瞭解最常見的類型並分享這些費用如何影響您的財務生活。

Khi mua sắm, chúng ta thường tìm giá thấp nhất theo quảng cáo. Nhưng giá thật có thể bao gồm phụ phí. Tìm hiểu các loại phổ biến nhất và chia sẻ mức độ ảnh hưởng của các loại phí này đến tài chính của quý vị.

We’re concerned that some financial companies are unlawfully considering religion when making decisions on financial products. Have you been discriminated against? Submit a complaint to the CFPB.

Several weeks ago, we issued a market-monitoring inquiry into “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) products and business practices. Now we are inviting anyone interested in this market to submit comments -- including families, small businesses, and international regulators.

Consumers told us how credit reporting errors affect their lives. Here are steps you can take to help hold credit reporting companies accountable.

Learn more about Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loans before using them for your purchases this holiday season.

CFPB’s supervision activities revealed unfair acts and practices, and other violations, by mortgage servicers. Here’s what to be aware of and how to find the resources you need if you’re struggling to make your mortgage payments.

Adjustable-rate mortgages, student loans, HELOCs, reverse mortgages and credit cards that are tied to a LIBOR index, which is expiring. Learn how this change could impact your interest rate.

The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office shares its FY2021 Annual Report.

The CFPB issued rules clarifying how debt collectors can communicate with you. Here are five key things to know about these new debt collection rules.

The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office celebrates Ombuds Day on October 14 with ombudsman offices worldwide. This day is meant to increase awareness and educate about the ombudsman profession.

If you have a mortgage backed by HUD/FHA, USDA, or VA and are struggling to make payments due to the pandemic, you can request initial forbearance anytime during the COVID-19 National Emergency.

Many federal student loan borrowers will have their loans transferred to a new servicer. If your loans are currently being serviced by FedLoan Servicing or Granite State, this article can help you prepare for the transition to a new servicer.

Scammers are preying on renters and landlords in need of emergency rental assistance. Here’s what to look for and how to safely find and apply for help with rent.

Sending money to people in Haiti? Here are resources for safely sending funds overseas and helping loved ones recover and rebuild after the recent earthquake.

En efecto desde el 31 de agosto del 2021, la nueva normativa les exige a los administradores hipotecarios ofrecerles a los propietarios, oportunidades reales para evitar el “foreclosure” y mantenerse en sus viviendas mientras las protecciones expiran.

Effective August 31, 2021, a new rule requires mortgage servicers to provide meaningful opportunities for homeowners to avoid foreclosure and keep their homes as certain federal forbearance programs begin to expire.

The CDC eviction moratorium ended on August 26, 2021. If you’re having trouble paying your rent here are resources to help you get back on your feet.

La moratoria al desalojo del CDC terminó el 26 de agosto del 2021. Si tiene problemas para pagar su renta, le ofrecemos recursos para ayudarle a recuperarse.