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Key things to keep in mind when you use a mortgage calculator to calculate your monthly mortgage payment. 

If you’re trying to cut down your credit card debt, research shows it can help to keep a short guideline in mind.

Banks and credit unions can only charge you overdraft fees on one-time debit card transactions and ATM withdrawals if you “opt in.” Learn more about the opt in choice, and steps you can take to reduce or eliminate overdraft fees on your checking account.

Under the Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB) program, medical providers such as doctors, hospitals, and medical supply companies aren’t allowed to bill enrollees for Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. If you get a wrongful bill, you don’t have to pay it. You have the right to a refund if you’ve already paid.

We’re accepting applications for membership on all of our advisory groups. We’re inviting applications from individuals who can provide us with guidance as we carry out our work. 

We are accepting applications for membership on our Academic Research Council (ARC).

After reviewing more than 3,400 comments on our student loan Payback Playbook, we worked to create revised prototype disclosures. The updated Payback Playbook prototype will provide borrowers with personalized and actionable information on their student loan repayment plan options and help borrowers secure a monthly payment they can afford.

We have heard from consumers across the country about their experiences with debt collection. In our new debt collection series, we will share these stories as well as findings from a survey report on consumers’ views about debt collection. 

We surveyed consumers regarding their views and experiences in debt collection, and today we have released a report on our findings. 

Reviewing your credit is the first step to building a strong financial foundation for your new home.