Credit card debt fell even for consumers who were having financial difficulties before the pandemic
We use the Bureau’s Making Ends Meet survey to study whether financially vulnerable consumers have turned to credit card debt during the coronavirus pandemic. We find that credit card debt fell even for consumers who were financially vulnerable before the pandemic.
Avoid reverse mortgage shopping scams
As a result of the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers may be targeting older homeowners through reverse mortgage schemes. Learn how to spot and avoid these reverse mortgage scams.
Listen to CFPB's new podcast episodes
CFPB’s Section for Students and Young Consumers released new podcast episodes. Subscribe today.
Fall 2020 Rulemaking Agenda
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, federal agencies must publish regulatory agendas twice a year. As an independent regulatory agency, we have been voluntarily participating in the Unified Agenda, which is led by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
CFPB Ombudsman’s Office 2020 Annual Report
The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office shares its FY2020 Annual Report.
Help your loved ones avoid scams this holiday season
Learn tips financial caregivers can use to help family and friends avoid cyber scams and protect their finances over the holidays.
The Bureau’s Enforcement Work
Learn more about the Bureau’s Enforcement work.
El CFPB en búsqueda de comentarios formales para mejorar las directrices para servir a consumidores LEP
El CFPB planea desarrollar directrices para la atención a consumidores LEP o con Limitado Manejo del Inglés y para ello, está recibiendo comentarios públicos formales a través de su Solicitud de Información del año 2020 sobre la Ley de Oportunidad Equitativa al Crédito y Regulación B.
Federal tools to help maximize GI Bill® education benefits
GI Bill education benefits are not unlimited, so make sure you have a plan to use them wisely. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ GI Bill Comparison Tool, the Department of Education’s College Scorecard website, and the CFPB’s Your Financial Path to Graduation Tool can help.
Bureau seeks formal comments to inform forthcoming guidance on serving LEP consumers
The Bureau plans to develop guidance on serving consumers with limited English proficiency (LEP) and welcomes formal public comments through the Bureau’s 2020 Request for Information on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B.