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Closing on a house can be daunting, but knowing what to expect can help everything go smoothly. Here are essential steps for closing on a mortgage loan.

Breaking down your daily spending habits can help you identify areas where you can reduce your expenses.

Making and sticking to a budget is a key step towards getting a handle on your debt and planning for the future.

Scammers are increasingly taking advantage of homebuyers during the closing process. Here’s how it works and how to avoid it happening to you.

The ability of consumers to access various types of credit can be affected by their credit scores, as many lenders require a minimum credit score before credit will be extended. This report finds that consumers with lower credit scores are more likely to apply for credit around peaks and troughs in their scores.

Fight zombies, time travel, and become a secret agent – this is not how your parents learned about money.

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, federal agencies must publish regulatory agendas twice a year. As an independent regulatory agency, we have been voluntarily participating in the Unified Agenda, which is led by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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

See our tools and resources available in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Tagalog.

May 1st was National College Decision Day. Here’s how to choose a financial plan that’s right for you.

Under the Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB) program, medical providers such as doctors, hospitals, and medical supply companies aren't allowed to bill...

Wondering how to keep your student loans in order? Stay on top of your student loans by doing these three things every year.

Building upon the work of the Bureau’s child savings account initiative, the goal of these briefs is to identify, document, and advance promising and proven practices that can increase child savings opportunities for more families with low incomes and low wealth, and that can be taken to scale.

Read our tips for guarding your personal information against identity theft, as well as our new print resources you can use for free.

Find the HMDA resources you need.

The CFPB released a review of existing youth financial education research, a set of research priorities, and a call for proposals to fill research gaps.

Financial information and tools available to help people transitioning from incarceration.

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.

Before making a big purchase, take these five free steps to prepare your credit.

New research brief from the Office of Servicemember Affairs on the financial well-being of veterans.

Overwhelmed by credit card debt and might miss a payment? Contact your creditor about your current situation for alternative repayment options.

Learn how to better manage your bills and stay on budget with this free bill calendar.

Financial literacy resources for Money Smart Week.

CFPB announces the release of its new credit booklet to help consumers better understand their credit reports and scores, learn how to correct inaccuracies, and improve their credit record over time.

Whether you’ve had a bank or credit union checking account for a long time, or are planning to open a new account soon, we have resources to help you make the best decision for you.