Five federal financial institutions regulators and state regulators encourage financial institutions to work with consumers affected by the federal government shutdown.
Good morning. Thank you Ruth for the introduction and for inviting the Bureau to be a part of this year’s Consumer Empowerment Conference. Consumer Action has graciously invited Bureau employees to speak at this event in years past, and I am honored to continue this tradition. And I am especially happy to return to my roots here in the Midwest.
Building and retaining savings is important because it provides a financial foundation on which to plan for the future.
The Bureau held a forum on child savings accounts. We produced a report on the forum so that you can learn more about how states and communities are offering opportunities for families to save for post-secondary education.
Person-to-person payment services are gaining popularity. Before using them, minimize potential risks by reading these tips.
Understanding how financial institutions work with people who have limited proficiency in English.
Bureau Seeks to Ensure a Workable Data Aggregation Market That Gives Consumers Protection and Value
Lenders Must Determine If Consumers Have the Ability to Repay Loans That Require All or Most of the Debt to be Paid Back at Once
Thank you for joining us. After a long process of research, outreach, and review of over one million public comments, the Consumer Bureau today has issued a rule aimed at stopping debt traps on payday and auto title loans. The rule is guided by the basic principle of requiring lenders to determine upfront whether people can afford to repay their loans.
