Making Ends Meet series: Changes in consumer financial status during the early months of the pandemic
A new analysis in our Making Ends Meet survey series looks at the early impact of COVID-19 on the financial status of consumers, finding that their ability to stay on top of their finances was greater in June 2020 than June 2019, likely as a result of government policies andContinue Reading
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.
Celebrating older adults and the communities of strength supporting them
During May, which is Older Americans Month, and through June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we’ll highlight resources to help older adults make sound financial decisions as they age, while avoiding fraud, scams and elder financial exploitation.
Making Ends Meet series: Consumer use of payday, auto title, and pawn loans
A new analysis in our Making Ends Meet survey series looks at how consumers use payday, auto title, and pawn loans. Use of these loans is persistent from year to year. Some consumers of these loans have lower cost credit available, while others lack access to other credit.
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.