HUD: Dr. Ben Carson Sworn in as HUD Secretary
WASHINGTON – Dr. Ben S. Carson, Sr. was sworn in today as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office with Secretary Carson’s wife Candy and granddaughter Tesora holding the bible. Secretary Carson will now lead a cabinet agency with approximately…
CFPB: Check Out New List to See if Your Credit Card Offers you Free Access to One of Your Credit Scores
Take a first step toward learning more about your credit history by checking your credit scores and credit reports. Today we released a list of several companies that told us they offer existing credit card customers free access to one of their credit scores. Until recently, consumers couldn’t easily access their credit scores and often had to…
CFPB: How to Deal with “Bad Credit” – or No Credit – When You Want to Buy a Home
Buying a home is exciting. It’s also one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. Choosing a mortgage to pay for your new home is just as important as choosing the right home. You have the right to control the process. Check out our other blogs on homebuying topics, and join the conversation on Facebook…
ABA: Florida Teen Named Grand Prize Winner of National Video Contest
‘Lights, Camera, Save!’ inspires kids and teens to save during America Saves Week WASHINGTON—In recognition of America Saves Week, the American Bankers Association Foundation announced today the three national winners for its 2016-2017 Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The winning videos were revealed through a live broadcast on the association’s YouTube channel. The judging panel, which consisted of…
FHFA: Index Shows Mortgage Rates Increased in January
Washington, D.C. – Nationally, interest rates on conventional purchase-money mortgages increased from December to January, according to several indices of new mortgage contracts. The National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of Previously Occupied Homes by Combined Lenders Index was 4.22 percent for loans closed in late January, up 22 basis points from 4.00…
CFPB: Managing Your Spending to Achieve Your Goals
Getting feedback on spending can help you keep your spending in check. Have you ever lost track of how much money you spent during the week, and ended up spending more than you meant to? If you’re having trouble sticking to a budget or saving money, you are not alone. According to consumer marketing research,…
CFPB: Get Money Smart
Here at the CFPB, we wish every week could be Money Smart Week! Our goal is to arm people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make informed financial decisions for their personal situation and goals. From setting up a bank account to taking out a student loan, we know it’s helpful to have trustworthy…
SBA: Administrator McMahon Appoints Mary Anne Bradfield as Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON – Administrator Linda McMahon of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Mary Anne Bradfield will serve as her new Chief of Staff. “I’m so pleased to have Mary Anne by my side. Her wealth of private and public sector leadership and management experience, including four years of experience at SBA in…