New insights on bank overdraft fees and 4 ways to avoid them
For the first time in 2015, large banks began reporting separately certain categories of fees—including overdraft and non-sufficient fund fees. The new fee...
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3 tips to help you make the most of your tax refund
For many people, making ends meet throughout the year is tough, and saving regularly may seem unrealistic. If you're getting a tax refund, why not consider...
Save the date: Join us for a Consumer Advisory Board meeting in Washington, D.C.
RSVP to join the Consumer Advisory Board in Washington, D.C., where it will discuss the Bureau’s strategic outlook and financial well-being.
Live from Louisville!
Today, we held a field hearing on checking accounts in Louisville, Ky. The hearing featured remarks from Director Richard Cordray, as well as testimony from...
Guides to help you open and manage your checking account
Are you thinking about opening a checking account but aren't sure how to get started? We have resources to help you select a product that's best suited for...
Harmed Ally borrowers have been sent $80 million in damages
Today, harmed borrowers participating in the settlement were mailed checks by the Ally settlement administrator, totaling $80 million, plus interest. Here's...
You have the right to request your consumer reports
You may be aware that a credit report provides you with a useful summary of your credit history. You may not be aware of where and how to actually request...
Accepting applications for our Advisory Board and Councils
Today, we're accepting applications for membership on all of our advisory groups. We're inviting applications from individuals who can provide us with...
Accepting applications for our Academic Research Council
We are looking to fill three additional seats on the Academic Research Council in 2016. The ARC was created as a technical advisory body of scholars to make...
Save the date, Louisville!
RSVP to join us for a field hearing in Louisville, Ky., about access to checking accounts.
Key tips to consider if choosing a lump-sum pension payout
A lump-sum payout can give you the flexibility of choosing where to invest or save your money, and when and how much money to withdraw. However, it also...
6 tips for using your credit card this season
Credit cards can help you build and maintain good credit, as long as you use your cards responsibly and pay your bills on time each month.
Beware of scams targeting older people during the holidays
Scams that target older people occur every day, but you can count on scammers to ramp up their efforts to prey on people's generosity during the holiday...
The 2015 annual report from the CFPB Ombudsman’s Office
The report includes a description of how our office works in practice with a new flowchart of when to contact us and what to expect when you do, an analysis...
You have protections when it comes to automatic debit payments from your account
Before you give anyone your bank account number and permission to automatically withdraw money from your bank account on a regular basis, it's good to know...
Fall 2015 rulemaking agenda
An important part of the CFPB's mandate from Congress is to make rules governing consumer finance markets more effective and to create new rules when...
Before you claim Social Security, explore our new Planning for Retirement tool
Three reasons why you should check out “Planning for Retirement”.
Live from Brookings Institution in D.C.: Helping America plan for retirement
Today, we held a joint event with Brookings Institution and Social Security Administration about planning for retirement. The event featured remarks from...
Today we join America in honoring our veterans
We care deeply about protecting veterans and their families in the consumer financial marketplace, and we are especially proud to have more than 180...
Save the date, Washington, D.C.!
RSVP to attend an expert panel discussion about retirement planning hosted jointly with the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.
Don’t be a zombie with your personal finances
In the real world, many servicemembers who protect our country run into financial trouble or face difficult financial decisions, but may not be aware of...
Struggling to keep up with student loan repayment
This summer, we had the pleasure of meeting Dani who shared her story with us. Her story was similar to many of the stories we receive on student debt. She...
The teenage years are for practicing money decisions in a safe space
In this last part in the series, we’re going to explore how teenagers practice the financial skills that drive their choices in adulthood.
CFPB’s new rule will shine light on mortgage market practices
Today the CFPB is updating the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requirements with a new rule that will shine more light on lending practices in America's...
New signs of trouble for student loan borrowers
Last month, we published a report based on your stories and issued a call for industrywide reforms to protect consumers. Building on this work, today, we...
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