How to protect vulnerable children from credit reporting problems
Youth in foster care are particularly susceptible to identity theft because they often lack a permanent address, and their personal information is...
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Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically
Our quick and easy-to-use My New Money Goal financial planning worksheet can help you set a goal and make a plan.
Getting a grip on income tax season
With the beginning of the New Year comes income tax season—that time between late January and April 15 when almost all American households have to file a...
How much money is spent on advertising financial products?
If you think about it, you probably see a lot of advertising for products and services for managing your money. Television ads, highway billboards, Internet...
A federal partnership to increase financial capability for workers with disabilities
We know that individuals with disabilities often face barriers and challenges in moving toward economic security and self-sufficiency. That's why we're...
Our first financial literacy report to Congress
Our first financial literacy report to Congress discusses our approach to financial literacy and the work we've done to help consumers make better informed...
Our progress on financial education
Financial education is an important component of our work. We help consumers understand the opportunities, risks, and consequences associated with financial...
Protecting and rebuilding your finances after a disaster
After the shock of a disaster, it's time to rebuild. Starting over requires a lot of complex choices, uncertainty and expense. Being prepared and knowing...
Meet Greg from Michigan
Since we launched on July 21st 2011, we've heard directly from consumers about the challenges they face in the marketplace, brought their concerns to the...
Protecting Older Americans from financial abuse
We took an important step today towards looking out for older American consumers. Director Richard Cordray announced a public inquiry to learn more about...
Empowering America’s consumers
Last week, I joined the Bureau as Assistant Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment, which is part of our Division of Consumer Education and...
Educating and empowering American consumers
There are certain occasions in everyone's life when one decision can have long-lasting effects. How will you pay for college? Which mortgage should you...
Joining the Financial Literacy and Education Commission
Today, I attended my first public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Financial education has been a passion of mine for years. The...
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