Financial Protection
To protect consumers in the financial marketplace, we're working to reform credit bureaus, stop predatory loan sharks, end unfair banking practices and more.
Stop the Debt Trap
Climate Financial Reform
How I got my finances in order
Reports: The CFPB Gets Results for Consumers
Tell insurance CEOs: Stop insuring climate risks
Tell insurance CEOs: Stop insuring climate risks
Updates
CFPB spotlights a move away from free cash-back services
“Trigger leads” led to the 2008 housing collapse; industry and consumer groups agree: “not again!”
DIRECT FILE (FREE TAX FILING!) FROM THE IRS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES TUESDAY, MARCH 12!
Senate hearing on “swipe fees” charged merchants to include airlines: “credit card companies that fly planes”
What You Can Do
Team
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG
Litt
Mike
Litt
Director, Consumer Campaign, PIRG
Find Out More
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The CFPB’s top 10 actions to protect consumers in 2024 (so far)
