The Office of Servicemember Affairs year in review: Working together to protect servicemembers, veterans, and military families
Today, we’re releasing our eighth annual report highlighting the activities of the Office of Servicemember Affairs as well as complaints and emerging issues facing the military community in the financial marketplace.
Consumer Advisory: Take action to protect your Economic Impact Payment if your account is overdrawn
Take action to get the full benefit of your Economic Impact Payment.
Aproveche al máximo su reembolso de impuestos del 2021
Sepa porqué debería declarar sus impuestos en este 2021, y cómo la normativa “revise el pasado” del IRS le permite usar su ingreso del 2019 o del 2020 para recibir los mayores créditos fiscales posibles.
New report highlights housing insecurity and the need for aggressive action
A new CFPB report shows more than 11 million renters and homeowners are behind on their housing payments. Communities of color are disproportionately vulnerable to housing insecurity. Here what we’re doing to prevent harm to vulnerable consumers.
Making our housing market work better for all Americans
In 2020, the CFPB issued new rules to help ensure borrowers can afford the mortgages they take on. To ensure consumers have the options they need, the CFPB will extend the mandatory compliance deadline for the Qualified Mortgage rules until July 1, 2021.
Homeowners have expanded access to protections
Homeowners facing hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic have expanded access to protections from the federal government. Learn how you can protect your home.
Break up with online romance scams
Romance scams can happen to anyone, including those who are looking for connection during the pandemic. Learn how to spot, avoid, and report this type of scam.
Consumers and their experiences to be at the foundation of CFPB policymaking
Moving forward, the Division of Consumer Education and External Affairs should redouble its efforts to ensure the Bureau engages all consumers who are economically suffering.
Calling attorneys interested in joining the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proud to launch an effort to recruit attorneys at all experience levels to join our team.
Get the most out of your tax refund in 2021
Learn why you should file your taxes in 2021, and how the IRS’ “lookback rule” allows you to use 2019 or 2020 income to get the most out of your Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit.