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Servicemembers and their families face unique financial challenges. But there are also unique resources to protect their finances and their rights.

Eight warning signs of credit discrimination and what to do if you believe you've been discriminated against.

How the CFPB serves the unique challenges and financial education needs of military service members facing deployment, change of duty stations, and emergencies.

We are with you at every step of the way. From start to finish, we can help you make informed financial decisions about paying for college.

Get answers to your financial questions.

If you had to leave your home in an emergency, you would only have minutes to choose what stays and what goes, and your financial records may be one of the last things on our mind. So, collecting and organizing your financial information now could help you avoid problems and recover faster.

You have the right to know what nationwide specialty consumer reporting companies are saying about you.

Should you trust companies that promise to negotiate lower payments for your car loan if you pay them a fee in advance?

When you use layaway, you put down a deposit and pay for the item over time. You take the item home only after you’ve paid for it in full. Ask questions about how particular layaway plans work.

If you owe back taxes, try to negotiate with the IRS or your state comptroller on your own. Tax relief companies can’t do anything for you that you can’t do for yourself.