Consumer Financial Protection Agency launches new website

February 8, 2011 by Todd Murray · Leave a Comment 

The much-debated Consumer Financial Protection Agency recently launched its new website. The site, which is unlike any other government website that I’ve seen, seems to be incredibly user-friendly and packed with a lot of good information and tips. The website also has all of the social media bells and whistles, including a blog and links to the Agency’s presence on all of the commonly used social networks. Consumers can even send their thoughts, questions, or concerns to the CFPA by sending a message through Twitter or uploading a YouTube video. Check it out here:

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Elizabeth Warren talks to Rachel Maddow about Consumer Financial Protection Agency

November 12, 2010 by Todd Murray · Leave a Comment 

“The Wall Street lobbyists said they would kill it before it was ever born. They lost. And they lost because this is an agency that really is there for middle class families.”

Colbert on Consumer Financial Protection Agency

August 5, 2010 by Todd Murray · Leave a Comment 

“Banks are consumers, they consume our life savings.”

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Funny or Die’s Presidential Reunion tackles the Consumer Financial Protection Agency

March 3, 2010 by Todd Murray · Leave a Comment 

Funny or Die’s Presidential Reunion from Will Ferrell

Video: Elizabeth Warren interview with The New Yorker about her Consumer Financial Protection Agency

November 23, 2009 by Todd Murray · Leave a Comment 

I must confess that I’ve developed a bit of a crush on Elizabeth Warren, the Harvard law professor who is the brains behind the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Warren was interviewed recently by The New Yorker about the CFPA. As usual, she does a great job of clearly and persuasively explaining the need for the CFPA. Take a look for yourself: