Equitable Development
By Surekha Carpenter, Nick Haltom, Sierra Latham, Stephanie Norris, Hailey Phelps, Kai Amado
From April 24 through June 2, 2023, the Federal Reserve fielded the 2023 CDFI Survey. Respondents touched on demand for products and services, innovation, and impacts of rising interest rates, a tight labor market, and rising wages. Here's what 453 CDFIs said about their financial well-being and the road ahead.
By Fed Communities Staff
How did inflation affect families last year? Did trends shift in the use of emerging financial products? This recent discussion with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors explores findings from the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED). Watch or listen on demand.
By Federal Reserve Community Development Staff
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the July 2023 Beige Book.
By Anne O’Shaughnessy
More than 400 community development professionals met in Cleveland, Ohio in mid-June for Policy Summit 2023, an event that featured various sessions aimed at highlighting and addressing economic challenges in the current economy.
By Jacob Lockwood
Get insights from the October 2022 survey on issues ranging from inflation to shrinking retirement savings to barriers to homeownership.
By Federal Reserve History
A recent Federal Reserve History essay highlights the Fed's rich history of commitment to community development, showcasing the central bank’s partnerships with community organizations, financial institutions, and government agencies.
By Ana Kent, Sophia Scott
When it comes to financial security, LGBTQ+ adults have fewer resources than their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. Not only do disparities in financial well-being exist between these two groups, but evidence also suggests inequality in mental health.
By Federal Reserve Community Development Staff
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the May 2023 Beige Book.