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CFPB

  1. Learn how to avoid mortgage scams targeted at US servicemembers: fultonsun.com/news/2012/may/…
  2. Did you see @TIME’s recap of our prepaid card hearing in Durham? #prepaid moneyland.time.com/2012/05/29/the…
  3. What happens if I never activate my prepaid debit card? #AskCFPB #prepaid consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/439/wh…
  4. Paging @nbc30rock: CFPB Director Cordray is looking for a body double. washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-l…
  5. If you missed us in Durham yesterday, watch video of the field hearing on prepaid cards: consumerfinance.gov/blog/live-from…
  6. Can I overdraft my prepaid debit card? #AskCFPB #prepaid consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/525/ca…
  7. Is my college ID card a prepaid card? #AskCFPB #prepaid consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/419/my…
  8. If my prepaid card expires, do I lose my money? #AskCFPB #prepaid consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/423/if…
  9. Check out Director Richard Cordray speak on prepaid cards. consumerfinance.gov/blog/live-from…
  10. We're in Durham, NC to talk about prepaid cards. Watch our livestream at 12pm EST consumerfinance.gov/blog/live-from…
  11. What are some of the main types of prepaid cards? #AskCFPB consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/381/wh…
  12. Will I be charged for checking my prepaid debit card balance at an ATM? #AskCFPB consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/485/wi…
  13. Don’t forget we’ll be in Durham, NC on tomorrow to talk about prepaid cards. To RSVP click consumerfinance.gov/blog/save-the-…
  14. Are there fees for using a prepaid debit card? #AskCFPB consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/467/ar…
  15. What is the difference between a prepaid debit card and a credit card? #AskCFPB consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/433/wh…
  16. We’ll be at the Durham Convention Center on May 23rd for an event on prepaid cards. Tell your friends. consumerfinance.gov/blog/save-the-…
  17. Our new Asst. Dir. for Financial Empowerment, Cliff Rosenthal, dropped by the blog to introduce himself & his office. consumerfinance.gov/blog/empowerin…
  18. Director Cordray met with @usedgov Secretary @arneduncan yesterday to talk shop. Then we grabbed a camera. twitter.com/CFPB/status/20…
  19. Holly Petraeus, along with Sec. Donovan of @HUDNews, talks to @CONG1860 about financial risks to servicemembers. flic.kr/p/bYPavY