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Thousands of people will receive compensation for RushCard outages in 2015.

Worksheets, checklists, and tools from the CFPB to help you save for emergencies and the future.

Tips from the CFPB. 9 financial issues people affected by a natural disaster have experienced. Plus, tips and resources to help you pay your bills and avoid debt.

This report explores how the removal of public records resulting from the National Consumer Assistance Plan (NCAP) affected credit reports and credit scores.

Get ready to buy a home this year by visiting CFPB’s online resources.

The CFPB offers information about refund advance loans and checks. Get prepared with our tax season tips.

The CFPB is releasing tips and a new, free educational placemat, for download or bulk order, on romance scams for older adults.

Student loans forgiven due to death or disability no longer require borrowers to pay higher federal taxes.

The CFPB’s Your Money, Your Goals materials can help your organization serve the financial needs of people in your community.

By taking some time to prepare, you can make sure you get the best loan for your situation. CFPB’s Know Before You Owe gives you information and tools to help you better understand your choices.

We are alerting people of a scam where an imposter claims to be a CFPB employee. We also have tips to help you avoid falling victim to imposter scams.

The CFPB has tips on how to make a commitment to save when you are filing your tax return and set aside some money to meet your financial goals.

The CFPB is releasing a new educational placemat on fake charity scams.

Now is a great time to start thinking about how you will use your tax refund. Our tips can help reduce the cost of filing and give you more money to save.

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) offers an honors attorney fellowship program that gives exceptional law students and recent graduates an opportunity to hone their legal skills while serving the American people. Today, we’re announcing that this fellowship, formerly known as the Louis D. Brandeis Honors Attorney Program, will be renamed the Joseph Story Honors Attorney Program.

As we kick off the New Year, here are five financial New Year’s resolutions to help you meet your goals.

Millions of young people enter the workforce every year. Learn more about what the CFPB is doing to increase youth financial capability.

Many new recruits pay for GI Bill benefits they probably won’t use. Investing in DOD’s Blended Retirement System (BRS) is probably a better investment.

The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office shares its FY2017 annual report.

Ways to talk to your kids about money and gift-giving during the holidays.

During Money Smart Week, free classes are available to help you make informed financial decisions. The CFPB provides money smart information and tools.

Five ways financial institutions work with consumers who have limited English proficiency.

As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, take some time to put together a holiday spending plan to help you stay on track.

The CFPB is releasing a report about consumers’ experiences with overdraft programs and has tips for managing your checking account and avoiding overdraft fees.

Last week, CFPB Director Richard Cordray sent a letter to the CEO’s of several banks, credit unions, and financial companies encouraging them to enable consumers to exert greater control over their credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods.