May 9, 2011
Let’s say you want to buy a home or refinance your mortgage. You might be in the market to buy today, or you might be planning to do so down the road. You think about the neighborhoods you might like,…
Read more...May 8, 2011
Mothers Day provides another opportunity to highlight the importance of financial education for women. Financial insecurity affects all Americans, but women may be in a particularly uncertain position. A White House Council on Women and Girls interagency report shows that…
Read more...April 29, 2011
Today, the CFPB is issuing its second spending update. As we stated in our last update, the goal of these releases is to provide you with a snapshot of how we are spending funds so you can gain a broader…
Read more...April 28, 2011
Today is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day! This day is partly about the fun children can have in seeing your workplace, but it is also a chance for them to think about the future. Money skills are…
Read more...April 27, 2011
Since Professor Warren spoke at the Independent Community Bankers of America convention last month, she and I have continued to meet with community banks and credit unions. We were thrilled to reach the milestone of connecting with small providers in…
Read more...April 26, 2011
I’ve just joined the CFPB as the Associate Director for Consumer Education and Engagement. I come from outside Washington, D.C., and from outside government. I moved across the country to do this job because, like my colleagues, I believe in…
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