The CFPB has issued its fifth Financial Literacy Annual Report to Congress.  The report describes the CFPB’s ongoing financial literacy work, “with an emphasis on work during October 2016 through September 2017.”  It covers the CFPB’s financial literacy strategy, its financial education initiatives generally and those specifically targeted at students and young adults, servicemembers, economically vulnerable individuals, and older adults, and its research initiatives.

An Appendix to the report provides a list and brief descriptions of the CFPB’s currently available financial education resources, which include web-based resources and tools, CFPB brochures, CFPB reports and white papers, and consumer advisories.

We have previously commented that the CFPB has not devoted any resources to educating consumers about arbitration.  Congress’ override of the CFPB’s arbitration rule means that the rule cannot be reissued in substantially the same form, nor can a new rule that is substantially the same be issued, unless the reissued or new rule is specifically authorized by a law enacted after the date of the resolution of disapproval.  Since many financial services companies can be expected to continue to use arbitration agreements, a strong need remains for consumers to be educated about arbitration.