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A new analysis in our Making Ends Meet survey series looks at how consumers use payday, auto title, and pawn loans.

During May, which is Older Americans Month, and through June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we’ll highlight resources to help older adults make sound financial decisions as they age, while avoiding fraud, scams and elder financial exploitation.

A new analysis examines the early impact of COVID-19 on consumer finances, finding the ability to stay on top of finances was higher in June 2020 than 2019 likely due to policies 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.

CFPB releases results from its first tech sprints to identify innovations and improvements in the way we use technology to create transparent, equitable, and fair financial markets.

If you owe back rent, learn about tenants’ rights in debt collection and the right to postpone eviction during COVID-19 using the the CDC Declaration form.

This report describes our fair lending activities in supervision, enforcement, guidance and rulemaking, interagency coordination, and outreach and education for calendar year 2020.

If you’ve received a 1099-G tax form for unemployment benefits you didn’t apply for or receive, you may be a victim of identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself.

April is National Financial Capability Month, and the CFPB is highlighting ways to prevent and recover from financial hardship during the pandemic and future uncertain times.

Servicers are trying several techniques to reach struggling homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions 0f homeowners need help understanding their options, and the volume of homeowners requesting assistance in the coming months will be increasing and good communication with their servicer will be vital.

If you haven’t received your first, second, or third stimulus or Economic Impact Payments, you need to file a 2020 tax return. Learn how to claim COVID-19 financial relief.

The CFPB is committed to protecting consumers struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn how the CFPB is taking action to protect economically vulnerable consumers facing housing insecurity.

During the coronavirus pandemic, people may turn to family and friends for financial help and support. Navigate those support networks successfully with this worksheet.

CFPB is protecting vulnerable borrowers in the small dollar lending market.

Take action to get the full benefit of your Economic Impact Payment.

A new CFPB report shows more than 11 million renters and homeowners are behind on their housing payments. Communities of color are disproportionately vulnerable to housing insecurity. Here's what we’re doing to prevent harm to vulnerable consumers.

To help protect homeowners and promote stability in the housing market, the CFPB will extend the mandatory compliance deadline for the Qualified Mortgage rules until July 1, 2021.

Homeowners facing hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic have expanded access to protections from the federal government. Learn how you can protect your home.

Romance scams can happen to anyone, including those who are looking for connection during the pandemic. Learn how to spot, avoid, and report dating scams, online dating scams, or other romance scams.

Moving forward, the Division of Consumer Education and External Affairs should redouble its efforts to ensure the Bureau engages all consumers who are economically suffering.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proud to launch an effort to recruit attorneys at all experience levels to join our team.

Learn why you should file your taxes in 2021, and how the IRS’ “lookback rule” allows you to use 2019 or 2020 income to get the most out of your Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit.

In furtherance of our mission, I have directed the Division of Research, Markets, and Regulations (RMR) to take some immediate actions, and I want to share my directions publicly.

Financial relief and protections for many student loan borrowers, renters, and homeowners has been extended. Here’s what you need to know.

Your consumer reporting data can affect your ability to get a loan, job, or apartment. Learn how to request your consumer reports.