In response to concerns from workers about financial risk and harm from employers, the CFPB is looking into the consumer financial products or services that workers face in the workplace.
If you believe you have the right to free, unbiased financial information, you are not alone – because at the Bureau, we agree. It's our job to provide you...
Research from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2022 showed that medical collections tradelines appeared on 43 million credit reports, and that 58 percent of bills that were in collections and on people’s credit records were medical bills.
A report issued today by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) examines the financial consequences of medical billing and collections endured by individuals and families across the country. The report draws from the rising volume of medical billing and collection complaints submitted to the CFPB.
If you are having trouble paying your bills we have tools to help you take stock of your finances and make the hard decisions about which bills to prioritize as you deal with the financial impacts of the coronavirus.
We are working to improve transparency in the student loan servicing market to better serve consumers.
Errors in your college enrollment record can affect your finances in ways you don’t expect.
Blanket withholding of academic transcripts to pressure borrowers to pay cited as unlawful.
You can pay for college with the help of scholarships, grants, tuition payment plans, work study, and federal and private student loans.
Thank you for joining us in Richmond for this field hearing. When I was originally appointed to serve as the Director of the Bureau, we decided to hold our...
Whether you’re a servicemember entering basic training or you just hung up the uniform, we can help you handle financial challenges at every step of your military career.
Thank you for joining us on this call today. John F. Kennedy once noted that economic growth requires "the maximum development of every young American's...
As an active-duty servicemember you are likely eligible to have your interest rate lowered to 6% on all student loans taken out prior to your military service.
Student loans forgiven due to death or disability no longer require borrowers to pay higher federal taxes.
This week is National Consumer Protection Week. The Bureau and other federal agencies participate in this week to help consumers safely navigate the markets...
This report finds that aggregate end-of-year consumer credit card borrowing roughly follows end-of-year retail expenditure patterns.
Bureau Releases Consumer Bulletin with Information and Tips on Marketplace Lending Today, the Bureau announced it is accepting complaints from consumers...
CFPB Orders Full Relief and Refunds for All Private Loans Made by the School.
May is Older Americans Month. In his proclamation for the month, President Obama spoke of honoring the contributions older Americans have made and will...
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report on high-cost specialty financial products, such as medical credit cards, that are sold to patients as a way to alleviate the growing costs of medical care.
