Blog Archive

At the CFPB

Published FEB 14, 2023

Strengthening information accessibility for consumers with limited English proficiency

Navigating financial challenges can be hard, especially when English isn’t your primary language. Here are steps the CFPB is taking to ensure our financial education resources are accessible to all consumers.

By Elizabeth Bond, Carmen Cruz, and Stephanie Osan

At the CFPB

Published JUN 27, 2022

Identifying and addressing the financial needs of immigrants

The CFPB is working to identify and address the financial needs of immigrant consumers.

By Sonia Lin

Info for consumers

Published APR 08, 2022

Climate risk should be considered in housing decisions

Rethinking climate risk for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters. Climate risks are increasing, impacting utility costs, price of insurance, and potential resale value of homes.

By Mark McArdle, Mikayla Mitchell, and Erik Rubinyi

Info for consumers

Published JAN 12, 2022

Our public inquiry on buy now, pay later

Several weeks ago, we issued a market-monitoring inquiry into “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) products and business practices. Now we are inviting anyone interested in this market to submit comments -- including families, small businesses, and international regulators.

By Ashwin Vasan

Info for consumers

Published DEC 16, 2021

Know before you buy (now, pay later) this holiday season

Learn more about Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loans before using them for your purchases this holiday season.

By Andrew Braden

Info for consumers

Published AUG 17, 2021

Everyone deserves a second chance. Use our tools to financially empower people in transition from incarceration

The CFPB’s Focus on Reentry: Criminal Justice guide provides actionable tools to help people involved in the criminal justice system and their families achieve their financial goals.

By Mary Griffin

Info for consumers

Published JUL 06, 2021

Should you buy now and pay later?

Learn how Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products work, and important details to help you decide whether or not to use them for purchases.

By Nelson Akeredolu, Andrew Braden, Joshua Friedman, and Laura Udis

Info for consumers

Published JUN 30, 2021

Dedicating July to military consumer protection

July is Military Consumer Month, and we are partnering with the FTC and DoD throughout the month to spotlight key financial issues impacting the military community.

By Jim Rice

At the CFPB

Published JUN 03, 2021

Practitioner tools for navigating financial exchanges with family and friends

Borrowing or lending money to family and friends is common, especially during COVID-19. View our practitioner guide to helping clients create or change financial exchanges.

By Susan Kerbel

Info for consumers

Published APR 30, 2021

Money Smarts for Military Families

This blog highlights resources that servicemembers, military families and educators can use to teach children, teens, and young adults how to manage money.

By Nelson Akeredolu, Mechel Glass, and Leslie Jones

Info for consumers

Published APR 05, 2021

How we’re helping consumers during Financial Capability Month

April is National Financial Capability Month, and the CFPB is highlighting ways to prevent and recover from financial hardship during the pandemic and future uncertain times.

By Desmond Brown

Info for consumers

Published APR 02, 2021

A complete guide to COVID-19 financial relief

If you haven’t received your first, second, or third stimulus or Economic Impact Payments, you need to file a 2020 tax return. Learn how to claim COVID-19 financial relief.

By Dave Sieminski

Info for consumers

Published MAR 26, 2021

Borrowing or lending money to family or friends? Use this worksheet

During the coronavirus pandemic, people may turn to family and friends for financial help and support. Navigate those support networks successfully with this worksheet.

By Susan Kerbel and Laura Schlachtmeyer

Info for consumers

Published JAN 27, 2021

New guide helps military families with unique financial challenges

Military families face unique financial challenges, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. The new Your Money, Your Goals military guide provides resources to help military families overcome these challenges and improve their financial well-being.

By Anthony Camilli

Info for consumers

Published DEC 15, 2020

Listen to CFPB's new podcast episodes

CFPB’s Section for Students and Young Consumers released new podcast episodes. Subscribe today.

By Brian Stone

Info for consumers

Published NOV 09, 2020

Honoring and empowering those who served our nation

The CFPB honors and supports the military community during National Veterans and Military Families Month with new tools and resources.

By Nelson Akeredolu

At the CFPB

Published AUG 26, 2020

More CFPB resources available in multiple languages

Consumers who are of limited English proficiency face unique challenges in learning about and accessing financial services. Watch our webinar to learn how CFPB is working to make our resources accessible to everyone.

By Desmond Brown, Keo Chea, and Frank Vespa-Papaleo

Info for consumers

Published AUG 25, 2020

Back to school resources for teachers, parents and financial education practitioners

The Bureau has created K-12 financial education resources that support your curriculum, activities for parents to use with kids at home, and a new podcast about personal finance in college for counselors and advisors.

By Lyn Haralson and Leslie Jones

Info for consumers

Published MAY 12, 2020

Going virtual with your financial consultations during the Coronavirus emergency

If you serve your community and clients in financial wellbeing or financial education, the CFPB has tips to help you go virtual.

By Heather M. Brown

Info for consumers

Published APR 10, 2020

Build your kids’ money skills while they’re home from school

Money games and activities for children while they’re home from school because of Covid-19 (coronavirus).

By Leslie Jones and Laura Schlachtmeyer

Info for consumers

Published JAN 30, 2020

Know your data: Our updated list of reporting companies

Request your consumer reports using our list of consumer reporting companies. Your consumer reporting data affects your ability to get an affordable loan, a job, an apartment, or many other essentials of daily life to reach your financial and personal goals.

By Jonah Kaplan

Data, research, and reports

Published OCT 24, 2019

What international data tells us about youth financial literacy

Among 15-year-olds in the United States, a gap in financial literacy appears, connected with socioeconomic status. We explore potential ways to help close the gap through a deeper analysis in the linked financial literacy brief.

By Meina Banh

Info for consumers

Published OCT 24, 2019

Get money smart. 25 tips to improve your financial well-being

Your financial well-being tells the story of how you manage your money. For Financial Planning Month, we have 25 tips to improve your finances and overall financial well-being.

By Kristin Dohn

Info for consumers

Published OCT 17, 2019

New classroom resources available for middle school educators to teach financial literacy

The CFPB offers free materials and classroom activities for middle school educators to help their students develop the building blocks of youth financial capability.

By Leslie Jones

Data, research, and reports

Published OCT 03, 2019

Applying for a job? It’s important to know what goes into your background screening reports

Background screening reports are used by employers to check histories of applicants and employees, including criminal record histories.

By Mary Griffin and John McNamara