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CFPB Provides Resources for Consumers During Money Smart Week
On April 22, the CFPB highlighted a series of consumer education resources as part of its participation in Money Smart Week—(April 22-29)—and Financial Literacy Month. The CFPB blog post is here. Among the financial decision-making resources are: (i) Ask CFPB—an online tool that the Bureau states will provide “clear, unbiased” answers to common financial questions; (ii) Owning a Home—a tool that provides resources for homebuyers; and (iii) Money as You Grow—a resource center where parents can find activities and conversation starters to help children build money skills. In addition, the Bureau also advised consumers that there are numerous free financial education classes and seminars conducted by local and regional organizations covering a variety of money-management topics such as buying a house, credit management, saving for college, and financing retirement. Consumers should visit Money Smart Week to find events and online resources.