Topic: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Behind the falling US birthrate: too much student debt to afford kids?

The record-low birthrate in the US is showing no signs of bouncing back, even with the economy on the mend. Evidence is growing that huge student debt may be deterring people from starting families.

Judges slap down Obama 'recess appointments.' Case headed to Supreme Court?

New federal rule to prevent mortgage crisis: how it affects you

The Monitor's View Home truths in new mortgage rules

Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill

Saving Money Eight surprising ways to raise your credit score

General Petraeus affair raises deep personal and public questions

Petraeus resigns over affair, as criticism grows of CIA response in Libya

Opinion To grow the economy, we must shrink President Obama's big government

Discover: The card that pays you back after you overpay

Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation

Consumer finance watchdog: a birthday, but no one comes

Gun rights: why UN small arms treaty is another land mine for Obama

Private student loan report: Is subprime mortgage crisis comparison fair?

Student loans: Will more transparency help?

The Daily Reckoning Ready to pop? The subprime student loan bubble balloons

Saving Money What is arbitration? You sign away rights. Is that OK?

Student debt: How big a risk does it pose to the economy?

Student loans: What will you owe? Check here.

Credit cards: No move to limit big fees?

Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.

Obama signs STOCK Act, banning insider trading by members of Congress (+video)

Saving Money Bye-bye free checking. Hello fee checking.

Prepaid debit card: new disclosure on fees

Scott Brown pulls ahead of Elizabeth Warren in Mass. Senate race