Parents: Talk to kids about money
I'm a dad, so I know how it is. You keep meaning to talk to your kids, but you don't know what to say. It's complicated and you're not sure how to put it in...
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Savers vs. pirates: Teaching your kids to save
You might be surprised to learn that April 23rd is "Teach Children to Save" Day. Yes, there seems to be a special day dedicated to just about everything...
Working with tribal governments
It's crucial that our work meets the needs of consumers in Indian Country and respects the unique relationship between the federal government and tribal...
Proposed clarifications of the Ability to Repay/QM and Mortgage Servicing Rules
The CFPB is carrying out a regulatory implementation initiative for our new mortgage rules to ensure that they are implemented accurately and effectively...
Gift cards: clarifying the laws in Maine and Tennessee
Many people view gift cards as an easy choice when shopping for loved ones. The gift card industry totals over $100 billion and today we made determinations...
Twitter: Let’s have a #MoneyTalk!
We're excited to host a twitter chat about talking to kids about money on April 24, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. EDT. To participate, tweet questions with the...
Reserve la cita, Miami-Dade, Florida!
Únase a nosotros para una audiencia pública en el Condado de Miami-Dade sobre prestatarios de préstamos estudiantiles. La audiencia se celebrará el...
Proposed clarification of the 2013 Escrows Final Rule
Today, we issued a proposed rule clarifying and making technical amendments to the 2013 Escrows Final Rule issued by the Bureau this past January. This is...
You just got your college acceptance letter. Now what?
This month, Americans across the country will receive college acceptance letters. For many students, the excitement of being one step closer to realizing...
A small entity compliance guide for the Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage rule
Today, we published our Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule. Our goal with this guide is to provide a...
How do you build financial capability?
In case you missed it, we're gathering information on how to build financial capabilities for people with disabilities, veterans in transition, and people...
Now accepting money transfer complaints
It's pretty incredible that you can quickly send money to almost anywhere in the country or abroad. Many people do so on a daily basis and starting today...
My next chapter: focusing on the work we do with others
In the brief time since I started here at the CFPB, we have accomplished an amazing amount for older Americans. The time has flown by at jet speed. Among...
April is Financial Literacy Month. So what?
Before writing this post, I did a brief survey of my colleagues to ask for their thoughts about what financial literacy means and why it is important. Here...
Releasing complaint data about credit cards, mortgages, student loans, bank accounts, services, and other consumer loans
What are you going to make with #CFPBdata? Last summer, we launched our Consumer Complaint Database featuring data about credit card complaints. Today...
Meet someone who has personally worked with more than 2,000 consumers
Yesterday, I had the honor of meeting Whitney, a star member of our team who answers calls from consumers. She's personally helped more than 2,000 people...
Live from Des Moines, IA!
We were in Des Moines, IA for a field hearing on the expansion of Consumer Complaint Database. Today's live event has ended. If you missed the event, you...
Our progress on financial education
Financial education is an important component of our work. We help consumers understand the opportunities, risks, and consequences associated with financial...
Reminder: Sound off on our student loan affordability initiative
A few weeks ago, we announced that we're gathering information to identify policy options for borrowers to find affordable options on their private student...
Check the screen for ATM fees
Sometimes, you really just need some cash. Maybe you want to catch a bus, grab a cab, or get a bite to eat at your favorite restaurant that doesn't accept...
Buying a car? Here’s what you need to know
Today we announced how lenders can take steps to prevent discrimination in auto lending, but there are also steps that every consumer can take to make it...
Reporting to Congress about fair debt collection
Today, we presented our annual report to Congress on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA.) From the report: "This report covers much good work...
We’re studying the costs of complying with consumer finance regulations
Banks, credit unions, and other financial services providers are concerned with compliance costs – how much it costs to comply with financial regulations –...
Update: Join us for a field hearing in Des Moines
We have announced the location for our field hearing in Des Moines, Iowa on the Bureau's Consumer Complaint Database. The hearing will take place on...
Our proposed rule on student loan servicers
In case you missed it, yesterday Director Cordray announced our proposed rule on student loan servicers. As so many families are all too aware, the cost of...