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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Unveils Youth Financial Education Initiatives
Bureau Releases Report on Teaching Financial Fundamentals and Offers a Tool for Educators.
Prepared Remarks of Richard Cordray Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the Youth Financial Capability Town Hall
Today we are pleased to announce two new pieces of work in the field of financial education. First, we are issuing a new report discussing a development...
Prepared Remarks of Richard Cordray Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Credit Union Advisory Council Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray on FINRA Foundation National Financial Capability Study Release
It is a real pleasure for me to have the chance to spend some time with you today. I want to begin by thanking Chairman Ketchum, Gerri Walsh, and the rest...
Prepared Remarks of Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Thank you. One thing we know from our experience here is that when we all work together to promote financial literacy, we have real opportunities to improve...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Unveils New Know Before You Owe Auto Loans Shopping Sheet
Online Guide and Shopping Sheet Help Consumers Evaluate Costs and Shop for Auto Loans.
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meeting
Thank you and I am glad the Commission is focusing on post-secondary education and financial inclusion, each of which affects the financial well-being of...
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meeting
Thank you. It is really helpful for us to spend some time at this meeting talking about long-term savings and investing. We all know these are key building...
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the American Bankers Association Annual Convention
It is a pleasure to be back at the American Bankers Association. Before I begin, I would like to take a moment to congratulate Governor Keating for his...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases Financial Education Curriculum Review Tool
Resource Will Help Guide Educators Looking to Select Appropriate Financial Education Material for Students WASHINGTON, D.C – Today the Bureau is releasing a...
Statement by CFPB Director Richard Cordray on GAO Workplace Financial Literacy Report
This week, the GAO released a report on financial literacy in the workplace, which summarized a forum of employers, federal government agencies, and...
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the ROADS to Financial Independence Launch
Thank you all for joining us today as we announce the launch of our ROADS to Financial Independence initiative. A large part of our work at the Bureau...
CFPB Launches Financial Well-Being Initiative Targeted To People With Disabilities
ROADS to Financial Independence Initiative Will Pilot in Six Communities Nationwide Today, the Bureau is announcing the launch of the Reach Outcomes...
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meeting
Let me thank everyone here today for your efforts to bring financial literacy to consumers. The work our agencies do to ensure consumers can become more...
CFPB Launches Financial Coaching Initiative
Program Targets Transitioning Veterans and Economically Vulnerable Consumers Today the Bureau is launching its Financial Coaching Initiative, targeting...
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Financial Coaching Launch
Thank you for joining us today to announce the launch of our Financial Coaching Initiative. The Bureau is offering coaching support to veterans and...
Written Testimony of David Silberman Before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
Chairman Neugebauer, Ranking Member Clay, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today about the Bureau's work to...
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Jump$tart Coalition Awards
It is encouraging to be here with so many people who share similar goals and ideals for our young consumers. All of us in this room are bound together by a...
Working to advance financial education in schools
Crossposted from councilforeconed.org. This opinion editorial originally ran on April 22, 2015 online. As we observe National Financial Literacy Month, let...
CFPB Launches Nationwide Effort to Advance Financial Education in Schools
CFPB Publishes Resource Guide for Policymakers Today, the Bureau announced that it is launching a nationwide effort to advance financial education in...
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meeting
Whether lifeguarding at the local pool or mowing lawns for the city, summer jobs are often a young person's first small taste of financial freedom and...
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Financial Services Roundtable Event on Financial Education
Today we are pleased to announce that the Consumer Bureau and the Financial Services Roundtable are joining together to promote effective financial...
What we really need to be better off financially
Crossposted from CNN.com. This opinion editorial was posted on January 27, 2014 online. We are facing a financial education crisis in this country. The gap...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Project Catalyst Research Pilot On Consumer Saving
Today, the Bureau announced a Project Catalyst research pilot to analyze the effectiveness of certain practices designed to encourage positive saving...