California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

On Monday, we met with Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) to award it a $227,667 CalMoneySmart grant! We celebrated WEV’s remarkable impact on Central Coast communities and its commitment to advancing the economic empowerment of women. We were joined by key leaders, including Elizabeth Smith, Deputy Commissioner of Communications, DFPI; California State Senator Monique Limón, Algely Comia Linville, Field Representative of the Office of CA Assemblymember Gregg Hart; Irene Kelly, Associate Director of Financial Inclusion, WEV; Nicki Parr, Chief Executive Officer, WEV; and Ryan Valencia, District Director of the Office of CA Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, State Assembly. We were also honored to meet community members who have been supported by WEV’s programs and hear about their journey to financial stability. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to providing financial education and empowerment services for underserved communities in California. #CalMoneySmart #FinancialEmpowerment

It’s the last day of Consumer Protection Week and today’s theme is resources. Everyone needs help navigating financial challenges and we have you covered. Visit our How to Get Help page on our newly redesigned website for essential resources. Whether you need to file a complaint, resolve an issue with a business, learn about scams to avoid, or get access to numerous other organizations that can assist you, it’s all here. Don’t tackle your financial concerns alone – let us guide you: https://hubs.li/Q02_BY-c0. #DiscoverYourPower

It’s Day 4 of Consumer Protection Week and today’s theme is education. Buying your first home can be exciting, and especially in California, stressful. But with planning, saving, and a little help from us, the homebuying process will be much easier. Check out our 7 tips for first-time homebuyers: https://hubs.li/Q02_sc6S0. #DiscoverYourPower

Interested in a rewarding legal career? Join our team as Senior Counsel (Attorney III) for our Enforcement Division. Two positions are open in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Salary: $126,432 – $178,548. The senior counsel investigates and prosecutes complicated and sensitive litigation under all the laws under the DFPI jurisdiction. More DFPI positions are available: Accountant Trainee, Financial Institutions Examiner, Senior Financial Institutions Examiner, and Escrow Licensing Analyst. Apply today: https://hubs.li/Q02_lMrJ0 #DFPI #Work4CA

It’s Day 3 of Consumer Protection Week and today’s focus is on consumers’ well-being. Join us and the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and Department of Real Estate (DRE) today for a virtual webinar on your consumer rights. We’ll bring you expert advice on navigating the world of finance and consumer protection. Time: 12 p.m. in Spanish 1 p.m. in English Register now: https://hubs.li/Q02_hr5X0. #DiscoverYourPower

It’s Day 2 of Consumer Protection Week and today’s focus is opportunity. If you want to create and preserve generational wealth, estate planning is a must. An estate plan is not just for the wealthy. Anyone can – and should – consider estate planning. We show you how: https://hubs.li/Q02_7Mq50. #DiscoverYourPower

Last Friday, we presented Proteus, Inc. a $96,627 CalMoneySmart grant! We celebrated this milestone with Proteus CEO Michelle Engel-Silva, her dedicated team, and community leaders. It was inspiring to learn more about Proteus’ impactful work to empower farm-working families and diverse communities in the Central Valley through education, workplace training, job placement, and essential support services. This grant will help expand its financial education programs while reinforcing our mission to protect consumers and promote financial empowerment across California. #CalMoneySmart #FinancialEmpowerment

It’s Consumer Protection Week! Each day this week we’ll be helping you #DiscoverYourPower as it relates to consumer rights. Today’s theme is protection. The world of digital data can be dizzying, especially when it comes to protecting your data. Do you know your data privacy rights? We break them down: https://hubs.li/Q02_0cXg0. #DiscoverYourPower

Looking for an executive leadership role? It’s the last week to apply for our Deputy Commissioner, Financial Services position. Salary: $141,339 - $168,381. This person plans, organizes, and directs the Financial Services Office (FSO) and participates in policy development and management. Looking for a different opportunity? More positions are available. Apply today: https://hubs.li/Q02-P64B0. #DFPI #Work4CA

Next week is Consumer Protection Week! We’ve partnered with the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and Department of Real Estate (DRE) to help consumers know their rights. With so much shopping happening this time of year, whether you’re buying a new home, product, mortgage, or making an investment, we have your back. This Wednesday, spend your lunch with us in a free virtual webinar, offered in both English and Spanish, to learn more about your consumer rights and protections. More info: https://hubs.li/Q02-Nrz80. #DiscoverYourPower