Celebrate Children’s Book Week with the Money as You Grow book club
Our Money as You Grow book club can help you chat about money with your kids so they can practice money-savvy habits.
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Tracking success—a core set of financial outcomes for financial empowerment programs
The CFPB has identified a core set of five financial outcomes for financial empowerment and capability programs to provide common outcomes across a variety...
This month’s Money as You Grow book club pick: "Curious George Saves His Pennies"
In "Curious George Saves His Pennies", the beloved monkey wants to buy a toy train. He saves up his money – but then loses it on the way to the...
Thirty organizations join the 2017 Your Money, Your Goals cohort
These organizations will receive training and technical assistance on how to use the Your Money, Your Goals financial empowerment materials.
This month’s Money as You Grow book club pick: “Lemonade in Winter”
In “Lemonade in Winter,” find out how successful Pauline and John-John are when they try to sell lemonade outside on a cold day.
Managing your spending to achieve your goals
Making and sticking to a budget can be
challenging. Finding ways to keep track
of your spending can help you meet your financial goals.
This month's Money as You Grow Book Club pick: "Count on Pablo"
In “Count on Pablo,” find out how Pablo and his grandmother use creativity and problem-solving skills to sell their fruits and vegetables at the market.
Easy-to-remember guidelines help people reduce credit card debt
If you’re trying to
cut down your credit card debt, research shows it can help to keep a short
guideline in mind.
Financial coaching can benefit consumers
Financial coaching can help consumers achieve their financial goals. It's a strategy that financial educators can implement with the people they serve. Read...
New financial empowerment tools for native communities
"Your Money, Your Goals: Focus on Native Communities" provides tips and tools based on the wisdom of tribal staff and organizations that serve native...
Project Catalyst research pilot: Tools for saving
We released the results of a Project Catalyst research project finding that offering a small incentive to prepaid card users to put some of their money...
Don’t let malicious mail make off with your money
Download our new mail fraud placemat to give you, or a
loved one, helpful reminders of common warning signs of mail fraud.
Four strategies to help youth achieve financial capability
We've released a new report on our findings for how young people can acquire three building blocks of financial capability which include: executive...
CFPB announces 30 new Your Money, Your Goals partners to help low-income consumers
The Office of Financial Empowerment announces 30 new partners selected to participate in Your Money, Your Goals training and expand the reach of financial...
When your kid asks you for something, try to keep the money conversation going
"Can you buy this for me, pleeease?" It's normal for young children to have a hard time not getting everything they want. Your questions and explanations...
Consumers Count: Tools and resources for money decisions
Take control of your financial life with these ten tools that can help you make choices at the grocery store, pay your credit card bill, and deal with debt...
How parents can help kids be smarter about money, in everyday situations
When it comes to managing money and making choices, practice putting your thoughts into words. You can help your children better understand the complicated...
Immigrants facing unique financial challenges
Learn about the unique financial challenges
facing immigrants in America and what resources we have available to help.
Consumers Count: Five years standing up for you
In the past five years, we have written rules, enforced laws and, supervised banks and other financial companies, while at the same time creating resources...
Money conversations with your kids made easier with our Money as You Grow book club
At home and in
groups, you can use our book list and discussion guides to talk about money
topics with your children.
Dads: Help your children with money, just by being you!
Fathers know it’s important to teach kids about money. Here’s how you can help your kids build money skills, just by focusing on your strengths.
YOU drive the terms of your auto loan
Take control of your auto loan process. Explore our new auto loan resources and keep these 6 tips in mind.
You have the right to ask questions and get answers
Ask CFPB is a database of clear, impartial answers to hundreds of financial questions.
The changing face of family financial responsibilities
As many families are preparing to celebrate the Mother's Day holiday, new family norms are creating the need for alternatives in financial care. Get help...
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