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Speech

Published JUL 12, 2016

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...

By Richard Cordray

Speech

Published JUN 29, 2016

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...

By Richard Cordray

Financial education

Press release

Published JUN 09, 2016

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.

Speech

Published FEB 04, 2016

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...

Speech

Published NOV 18, 2015

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...

Financial education

Speech

Published NOV 10, 2015

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...

By Richard Cordray

Press release

Published OCT 21, 2015

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...

Financial education

Speech

Published JUL 09, 2015

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...

Speech

Published JUN 03, 2015

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...

Press release

Published JUN 03, 2015

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...

Speech

Published MAY 21, 2015

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...

By Richard Cordray

Financial education

Press release

Published MAY 20, 2015

CFPB Launches Financial Coaching Initiative

Program Targets Transitioning Veterans and Economically Vulnerable Consumers Today the Bureau is launching its Financial Coaching Initiative, targeting...

Speech

Published MAY 20, 2015

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...

Testimony

Published APR 23, 2015

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...

Speech

Published APR 23, 2015

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...

By Richard Cordray

Financial education

Op-ed

Published APR 22, 2015

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...

Financial education

Press release

Published APR 08, 2015

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...

Financial education

Speech

Published FEB 25, 2015

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...

By Richard Cordray

Speech

Published JAN 28, 2015

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...

By Richard Cordray

Financial education

Op-ed

Published JAN 27, 2015

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...

By Richard Cordray

Press release

Published DEC 12, 2014

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...

Speech

Published DEC 05, 2014

Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Columbus Metropolitan Library

Today we are here to highlight the partnerships that the CFPB is building with libraries around the country to promote accessible financial education...

By Richard Cordray

Financial education

Speech

Published NOV 06, 2014

Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Bank On 2.0 Conference

Bad products can upend whole neighborhoods as well as individual households. You can tell me all about the ravages of the foreclosure crisis, where vacant...

By Richard Cordray

Financial education

Speech

Published NOV 05, 2014

Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meeting

People cannot properly educate their children on financial wellness without the proper tools. With that in mind, the Bureau's Office for Financial...

By Richard Cordray

Financial education

Speech

Published OCT 02, 2014

Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the President’s Advisory Council

Good morning! I want to start by asking you all to welcome the newest member of my senior team, Janneke Ratcliffe. Janneke joined the Consumer Bureau on...

By Richard Cordray

Financial education