The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has found itself at the center of recent political controversy in Washington. As a result, many Americans may find themselves wondering more about this federal agency and what its role may be in protecting consumers. Background    The 2007 credit and loan crisis is often viewed as being the direct result […]

The simple answer to that question is, probably you. Often people who most need financial advice do not realize it until it is too late. Just like going to the doctor for an annual physical, a “financial check-up” can prevent future disaster. As any doctor would say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound […]