How to respond when a debt collector contacts you in three easy steps
Even if the debt is yours, you still have the right not to talk to the debt collector and you can tell the debt collector to stop calling you.
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How to help employees improve their financial well-being
These resources from the CFPB, in collaboration with the Financial Services Roundtable, help employers set up a financial wellness program in their workplace.
Building credit at the local level
Learn how you can help people in your community become credit visible in a positive way.
This month’s Money as You Grow book club pick: “Those Shoes”
The Money as You Grow book club is a way to start money conversations with children. Use our Parent Guides for key ideas, questions, and activities.
We’ve issued a new rule on arbitration to help groups of people take companies to court
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new rule on arbitration clauses will help people take action together when harmed by financial service providers such as banks and credit card companies.
Top five consumer financial complaints reported across the U.S.
Read about top financial issues reported by consumers to the CFPB and get information to help if you have a similar issue.
Certify your service and stay on track for public service loan forgiveness
Are you working in public service? Check out these tips for earning Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Certify your service: Guides to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Millions of public service employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn how to get on track, while serving your community.
Preventing financial exploitation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Research and resources to help communities, volunteers and others in the fight against elder financial exploitation.
Effective financial education: Five principles and how to use them
We’re offering five broad principles that support financial well-being through effective financial education.
Helping people plan for retirement
With help, consumers can better visualize outcomes, plan their decision-making, and make the best decisions about their retirement finances.
More than just fun in the sun: Summer money matters for young workers
Here are some ways you can help young workers have a healthy financial start this summer.
This month’s Money as You Grow book club pick: “The Rag Coat”
The Money as You Grow book club is a way to start money conversations with children. Use our Parent Guides for key ideas, questions, and activities.
How to understand special promotional financing offers on credit cards
Understand the key differences between two types of credit card financing promotions, and how to tell them apart.
The IRS is using private debt collectors. Here’s what you should know.
If you have an old debt with the IRS, you might receive a letter informing you that your account is being transferred to a private debt collector. Learn...
How we keep you safe in the consumer financial marketplace
Our division of Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending works to create a level playing field in financial markets and to help ensure fairness for consumers.
A snapshot of complaints made by older consumers
The May 2017 Monthly Complaint Report summarizes the complaints submitted by people age 62 and older.
Take this quiz to see how prepared you are to make financial decisions
Take this quiz to understand how much you know about handling finances and learn more about our resources that can help in your own financial life.
We are seeking comment on our plan for assessing the ATR/QM rule
The CFPB will assess the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified
Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule. We are seeking
comments on our plan for the assessment.
New information will help U.S. improve financial literacy
The release of international scores shows that American youth can improve when it comes to understanding finances and applying their knowledge to making...
The Your Money, Your Goals webpage has a new look and new financial empowerment tools
We've recently updated the Your Money, Your Goals webpages. The updated pages provide new resources that make it simpler for staff and organizations to...
Our office of Servicemember Affairs guides you through the financial hurdles of your military career
Our recent report will concentrate on some of the most common financial struggles servicemembers face during their military careers; as well as detailing...
Four tips to get back on track if you’re behind on your auto loan
If you are behind on
your auto loan payments, it’s important to take steps to reduce the chance of falling
further behind.
New data documents a disturbing cycle of defaults for struggling student loan borrowers
A default can lead to severe consequences, including damaged credit, wage garnishment, and offset of social security and other government benefits. There...
This month’s Money as You Grow book club pick: "My Rows and Piles of Coins"
In “My Rows and Piles of Coins,” a boy growing up in Tanzania saves up to buy a bicycle to help his mother.
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