Join us on this one-day conference that will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss the latest research on financial...
Learn how to recognize and report “grandparent” or “person in need” scams. Order copies of our free Grandparent Scam placemat.
A large study exploring tax-time saving found that early messaging and small incentives were effective at encouraging some customers to save using a savings feature on their prepaid card.
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...
Learn how to recognize and report Social Security scams. Order copies of our free Social Security Scam placemat.
The CFPB is releasing a report about consumers’ experiences with overdraft programs and has tips for managing your checking account and avoiding overdraft fees.
The CFPB is concerned that medical debt collectors may try to capitalize on surviving spouses’ vulnerabilities to try to collect unpaid medical bills, including bills that may not even be owed.
Acting Director Mulvaney Recommends Statutory Changes in His First Report to Congress.
The CFPB and the FTC are sharing three ways you can protect yourself and others from government imposter scams.
As the economy recovers from the global pandemic, American families and businesses are experiencing higher prices.
In February, we launched a public inquiry and an industry research study to gain insight into overdraft practices. Both initiatives are continuing and will...
Just like planning for retirement, choosing a financial adviser can be much more challenging than it sounds—especially for senior needs. Today, we're...
Resources for professionals who work with consumers on managing finances, increasing their financial literacy and building core money skills.
We took an important step today towards looking out for older American consumers. Director Richard Cordray announced a public inquiry to learn more about...
2024 Student Loan Ombudsman annual report, with an analysis of student loan borrower complaints and policy recommendations.
Learn how to tell the difference between a real communication from the IRS and a scammer pretending to be the IRS. Share these tips with others by ordering FREE copies of the IRS Scam Placemat.
A new Request for Information will help inform a review of the FDIC and OCC’s Bank Merger Act policies.
Read our tips for guarding your personal information against identity theft, as well as our new print resources you can use for free.
In my first blog post I wrote that part of our work in the Office of Financial Empowerment is connecting with people and organizations around the country...
The CFPB is working to accelerate the shift to open banking through a new personal data rights rule intended to break down these obstacles, jumpstart competition, and protect financial privacy.
