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Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED)

Board of Governors

Since 2013, the Federal Reserve Board has conducted the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which measures the economic well-being of U.S. households and identifies potential risks to their finances. The survey includes modules on a range of topics of current relevance to financial well-being including credit access and behaviors, savings, retirement, economic fragility, and education and student loans.

Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), Surveys & Survey Data

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[Watch] Highlights from the 2024 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking

During this Connecting Communities webinar, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors presented the key findings from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED). Watch or listen on demand.

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Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2024

The Federal Reserve Board’s 2024 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking report explores the financial circumstances of adults and families, highlighting stable well-being amid ongoing price concerns and a strong labor market.

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Economic Well-Being of
U.S. Households in 2024

The report draws from the Board’s annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which examines the financial lives of U.S. adults and their families. The survey of more than 12,000 adults was conducted in October 2024. The report discusses findings related to financial well-being, employment, gig work, care work, income, expenses, savings, banking, credit, housing, higher education, and student loans.

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