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Buy Now, Pay Later: Protect Yourself Before You Check Out

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans are a popular way to make purchases online. But like all forms of credit, BNPL comes with its share of risks. Before your next big purchase, make sure you are adequately informed about BNPL, so you don’t end up owing more than you bargained for.

Fraudulent Bank Website Scam

State-chartered bank Beach Cities Commercial Bank (BCCB) has advised the DFPI of a fraudulent website with the domain “Beachcitiescommercialbank.com,” representing themselves as an e-bank. BCCB’s legitimate domain is beachcitiescb.com.

March 2024 DFPI Consumer Connection

  • Women Supporting Women in the Financial Marketplace
  • Five Steps to Building Generational Wealth
  • Your Top Student Loan Questions Answered: IDR One Time Adjustment & SAVE Programs

Women Supporting Women in the Financial Marketplace

Throughout Women’s History Month, the DFPI is recognizing women across California who are working to eliminate gender bias and discrimination in the financial marketplace. Learn about community leaders that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion for women through financial education programs and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Five Steps to Building Generational Wealth

Generational wealth is financial wealth and assets that can be passed down from one generation to the next, giving your heirs the gift of greater financial security. If you are new to financial planning, you may be wondering how to start building a wealth portfolio. Follow these five steps to get started on your generational wealth building journey.

March 2024 Monthly Bulletin

  • California State Senate Confirms Greg Young as DFPI Senior Deputy Commissioner of Corporations and Financial Institutions
  • Public Comments on Digital Financial Assets Law Rulemaking Posted

February 2024 Monthly Bulletin

  • Reminder: Mandatory Filing for Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosk Operators Now in Effect
  • Guidance Regarding Borrowers Affected by Severe Winter Storms, Flooding and Landslides

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Last updated: Feb 27, 2024 @ 10:29 am