What’s the deal with health care credit cards? Four things you should know
Recently, many patients facing medical procedures have seen their health care providers suggest deferred interest rate credit cards as a payment option...
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Good credit – I want that!
Did you know that there are now dating websites where potential partners provide their credit score for you to check out? People know it's important to have...
Is your credit report wrong? How to find out and fix it
The Federal Trade Commission this week released its latest findings in a ten-year study on the accuracy of credit reports. This report is another reminder...
You have a right to see specialty consumer reports too
You have the right to know what nationwide specialty consumer reporting companies are saying about you. And you're entitled to one free report each year...
Now accepting credit reporting complaints
In the past year we have taken big steps toward making consumer financial markets work better for consumers and responsible companies, and consumer...
Meet Greg from Michigan
Since we launched on July 21st 2011, we've heard directly from consumers about the challenges they face in the marketplace, brought their concerns to the...
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...
Live from Detroit, MI!
For the first time, consumer reporting agencies will be subject to a federal supervision program. We made the announcement at a field hearing in Detroit...
Notice about possible debt consolidation scam
Earlier this month we told you about sweepstakes scams. We now have learned of another scam that we are looking into. Consumers are now reporting that...
Protecting Older Americans from financial abuse
We took an important step today towards looking out for older American consumers. Director Richard Cordray announced a public inquiry to learn more about...
Educating and empowering American consumers
There are certain occasions in everyone's life when one decision can have long-lasting effects. How will you pay for college? Which mortgage should you...
Our second National Consumer Protection Week
This week is National Consumer Protection Week. The Bureau and other federal agencies participate in this week to help consumers safely navigate the markets...
Keeping a good credit score
Credit scores are important for consumers. They affect the rate of interest on a mortgage, credit card, or auto loan and can even play a role in whether you...
Building Better Consumer Protection
Should the price of credit be clear up front? Here at the new CFPB, we think the answer is yes – and we think that's a...
Asking the public about the CARD Act
Yesterday's CARD Act conference commemorated the first anniversary of the day when many provisions of the Credit CARD Act went into effect. Industry...