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Today, I was sworn in as Director of the CFPB. I am honored to lead this organization, which plays an essential role within the Federal Reserve System.

Support volunteerism including community-based efforts to provide free tax preparation services to people with low incomes.

A new analysis in our Making Ends Meet survey series looks at the early impact of COVID-19 on the financial status of consumers, finding that their ability to stay on top of their finances was greater in June 2020 than June 2019, likely as a result of government policies and private programs to reduce financial distress.

This blog highlights resources that servicemembers, military families and educators can use to teach children, teens, and young adults how to manage money.

Last week, I was honored to have been appointed Acting Director of the CFPB by the President. Having joined the Bureau in 2011, I have seen firsthand the impact of the Bureau’s mission and the incredible work being done by its staff. I know that the Bureau’s staff shares my devotion to the Bureau’s mission, and I look forward to serving in this latest capacity.

This blog highlights National Veterans and Military Families Month and the resources, releases, and collaboration CFPB/Office of Servicemember Affairs (OSA) are conducting during the month to support military consumer education, protection and empowerment.

This fall, wherever you are and however you teach, these activities and tools can help build financial skills in children and young adults.

This blog highlights Military Consumer Protection Month and the year-round Military Consumer Campaign. It also encourages members of the military community to learn more about the organizations, resources and consumer laws that protect them 365 days a year.

Mientras el país se prepara para enfrentar el contagio del coronavirus o COVID-19, le ofrecemos recursos para que proteja sus finanzas.

As Americans prepare for the possible spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19, here are resources to protect yourself financially.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is providing consumers with up-to-date information and resources to help them protect and manage their finances during the coronavirus pandemic.

코로나바이러스 감염증 또는 코로나19 의 확산에 대비하여 경제적으로 자신을 보호하는 데 도움이 되는 자료가 있습니다.

Habang naghahanda ang mga American sa posibleng pagkalat ng coronavirus o COVID-19, narito ang mga mapagkukunan ng impormasyon at suporta upang mapangalagaan ang iyong pananalapi.

Organizations will receive technical assistance and training on financial empowerment tools to help people reach their financial goals.

Check out our new classroom activities for middle school educators to use in helping their students develop the building blocks of youth financial capability.

We have a wide range of Spanish-language tools and resources for consumers and service providers on topics ranging from planning a budget or opening an account, to buying a home or car.

Contamos con una amplia gama de recursos y herramientas para consumidores y proveedores de servicios, que cubren temas que van desde hacer un presupuesto o abrir una cuenta, hasta comprar un coche o una casa.

A joint study with Credit Karma explores the relationship between subjective Financial Well-Being (FWB) and objective credit characteristics and engagement with financial education tools. The report identifies credit report and engagement variables that are significantly related to a consumer’s FWB score, including credit score, credit limit, credit utilization, and the use of a credit simulator tool. 

We’re now accepting applications for the Your Money, Your Goals 2020 cohort.

When you have savings, you have more peace of mind.  Whatever tomorrow brings, we have resources to bring you one step closer to achieving your personal savings goals and improving your financial future. 

New report from the Department of Defense highlights the financial well-being of servicemembers.

The Bureau is engaged in building the capacity of child savings programs by releasing four briefs geared toward institutions and communities interested in starting, or expanding child savings opportunities.

Mucha gente se atrasa porque no pueden hacer los pagos mensuales para pagar su deuda, además de los costos de la vida diaria. Usted no está solo. Aquí le ofrecemos pasos que pueden ayudarle a tomar el control de su deuda.

Prepare su crédito para su próxima gran compra con estos cinco pasos, sin que le cueste nada.

Learn how to improve your financial well-being by starting small and saving up. Start by putting away all or part of your tax refund.