Why you should be suspicious of government logos
No, really. Just because something has a government logo on it doesn't mean that it's legitimate. Just today, we announced that we're cracking down on two...
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Fulfilling our fair lending mandate
We are responsible for ensuring "fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory access to credit" under the Dodd-Frank Act. Today, we submitted a report to Congress...
Prepare your finances for emergencies
Hurricane Sandy reminded us that disasters – storms, fires, floods, earthquakes – can happen to anyone, and when they do you have little time to react. If...
VA trademarks ‘GI Bill’ to shield vets from deceptive marketing
An important step to ensure that servicemembers and veterans are not seen simply as "dollar signs in uniform." We continue to work with federal and state...
The CFPB’s summer internships: “it gave me the specific experience I needed”
We're recruiting summer interns for our Pathways Program again. If you're interested in the mission of the CFPB, read the full posting to learn more and...
The CFPB’s summer internships: “part of something special”
We're recruiting summer interns for our Pathways Program again. If you're interested in the mission of the CFPB, read the full posting to learn more and...
The first year at the CFPB Ombudsman’s Office
Today, I want to share with you our first CFPB Ombudsman's annual report describing the work we've done in the last year. Each year we plan on delivering...
The CFPB’s summer internships: “a unique and exciting combination of purpose and circumstances”
We're recruiting summer interns for our Pathways Program again. If you're interested in the mission of the CFPB, read the full posting to learn more and...
You have a right to see specialty consumer reports too
You have the right to know what nationwide specialty consumer reporting companies are saying about you. And you're entitled to one free report each year...
The CFPB’s summer internships: “one of the best opportunities in government”
It's time to recruit summer interns for our Pathways Program again. If you're interested in the mission of the CFPB, read the full posting to learn more and...
Proposed changes to the remittance rule and an extension of rule’s effective date
Updated on August 8, 2013: The remittance rule goes into effect October 28, 2013. Visit the remittance rule page for additional information regarding the...
Don’t take a bath on a flood-damaged car
Hurricanes and severe storms can bring misery to a lot of people. We've all seen recent images of houses and cars submerged in water. Have you ever wondered...
Buyer beware – Potentially deceptive mortgage ads are targeting veterans and older Americans
Today, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), our Office of Enforcement sent letters to a number of lenders concerning potential violations of the...
More than 500 colleges agree to adopt financial aid shopping sheet
Cross posted from the Department of Education. We were proud to work with the Department of Education on this Know Before You Owe Project. By Arne Duncan I...
A second clean financial audit for CFPB
Yesterday we issued our financial report for fiscal year 2012, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The financial report has two main parts. The first part...
Setting our targets on elder financial abuse
Yesterday, I testified in front of Congress about the work we're doing for older Americans and wanted to share directly with you what we're up to, as well...
Watch live, Mountain View, CA!
We were in Mountain View, CA for the launch of Project Catalyst. The live event has ended. CFPB Director Richard Cordray announced the launch of Project...
Honoring those who have worn the uniform, working for military families
November 11th, Veterans Day, is a day for our nation to thank all those who have worn the uniform of our country. They answered the call to serve, and we...
Save the date, Mountain View, CA!
We invite you to participate in the CFPB's Project Catalyst launch. The program will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at 10 a.m. PST at the Computer...
Crowdsourcing in action: A view into the CFPB’s first advisory board and council meetings
In order to make sure our work is informed by different perspectives, we gather input in many different ways. One of the ways in which we have started to...
Checklist to rebuild your finances
Americans up and down the East Coast are still coping with the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Power outages, food shortages, and long lines at the gas pump...
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...
Launching the college credit card agreement database
Recently we released the 2012 Annual Report to Congress on College Credit Card Agreements, as well as a database where you can read individual agreements...
Avoiding loan scams after a natural disaster
UPDATE: As Hurricane Sandy continues to make its way up the East Coast, we wanted to highlight this blog post from last year's hurricane season. Frauds and...
Live from Seattle, WA!
We were in Seattle, WA today for a field hearing on debt collection. Today's live event has ended. If you missed the event, CFPB Director Richard Cordray...
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