Philadelphia Fed
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Small business ecosystem supports highlighted during Fed event
Federal Reserve’s State of Small Business Symposium explored challenges facing small businesses, highlighting AI adoption, technical assistance programs, and wraparound support services driving success stories nationwide.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, October 2026
The October Beige Book highlights financial strain as households face rising essential costs and reduced benefits, while nonprofits and small businesses continue to face growing demand, expenses, and uncertainty.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q3 2026
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between July 1 and September 30, 2026, on topics affecting communities.
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“Not one story, but many”: Fed policymakers enhance their understanding of rural economies through outreach
Fed Reserve leaders continue to deepen their knowledge about challenges and opportunities in rural parts of the country.
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How are rising insurance premiums affecting lower-income homeowners?
Rising homeowners insurance premiums are raising overall housing costs and particularly straining lower-income households’ budgets. Learn what Federal Reserve researchers found about these insurance dynamics and some impacts and considerations for lower- and middle-income homeowners.
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Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey
The Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey collects data on topics related to the Consumer Finance Institute’s mission to better understand how people earn, spend, save, and invest, as well as how credit markets and payment systems affect the economy.
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The Quarterly Catch-up, Q2 2026
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. This post captures content published between April 1 and June 2026, on topics affecting communities.
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Beyond broadband: The link between digital access and financial well-being
As financial services increasingly move online, internet access and digital skills are becoming essential for financial well-being. Learn more about the link between digital access and financial access through tools and community advocates who are working to build digital skills and connect people to safe financial services.
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Fed’s Occupational Mobility Explorer enhances opportunities for job seekers and workforce development professionals
The Federal Reserve’s Occupational Mobility Explorer illustrates how a skills-based approach to hiring can benefit workers, workforce development professionals, employers, and human resources professionals.
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An affordable twist on investor-owned, single-family housing
Investors’ activity in the single-family rental market has raised both concerns about and interest in their approach, especially in lower-income neighborhoods. Drawing on what works, impact investors and intermediaries are adapting the model to serve affordability and preservation goals.