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A Digital Financial Literacy Program
Too many consumers mismanage their budgets, make uninformed investment decisions, and fail to properly plan for the future. NAFSA is committed to empowering people with the skills they need to change this trend and thrive financially. NAFSA’s Financial Literacy Program offers an assortment of digital modules covering a wide variety of financial topics, including building emergency savings, mortgage education, and retirement planning.
Tribal Online Lending Best Practices
NAFSA has developed Best Practices for the exclusive use of all NAFSA Members as it relates to their Tribal Online Lending businesses. We believe these Best Practices will help ensure consumer protection, quality service, and positive customer and industry interactions during the life of the loans made by tribal lending entities who are NAFSA members. Our Best Practices apply to all stages of the loan, including marketing, origination, servicing, collecting, and ongoing data privacy.
The Latest Financial News
Continuity Expected as CFPB Names New Enforcement Head
Beginning November 17th, long-time Deputy Enforcement Director for Strategy and Policy Kristen Donoghue will assume a promotion to the Assistant Director of Enforcement for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Donoghue has worked in the agency’s...
Growing Wealth Divide Driving Need for Alternative Financial Services
The Federal Reserve recently published findings from its Survey of Consumer Finances, a review of household finances and wealth conducted every 3 years. While the survey generally shows wealth nearing pre-recession levels, it does highlight a growing wealth gap...
CFPB Director Absolved of Possible Hatch Act Violations
In a recent letter, the United States Office of Special Counsel (OSC) found that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray did not violate the Hatch Act, a federal law that prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain political...