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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Bank On and Reaching the Unbanked in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Watch On-Demand \n\n\n\nAccording to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)\, approximately 5.6 million households are without a checking or savings account – otherwise known as “unbanked.” Unbanked households lack a secure and safe place to store their money and can miss out on interest gains and credit-building opportunities. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic webinar featuring leaders from organizations focused on advancing banking access to households through safe and affordable accounts via the Bank On program. Panelists will also explore findings from the most recent Bank On National Data (BOND) Hub\, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. \n\n\n\nThis interactive conversation will highlight \n\n\n\n\n\nthe benefits of having a bank account\,\n\n\n\nlessons learned in reaching unbanked and underbanked households\,\n\n\n\nstrategies for building strong partnerships between financial institutions\, local governments\, and nonprofit organizations\, and\n\n\n\nhow data can inform access to banking.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a financial institution\, policymaker\, nonprofit leader\, researcher\, or advocate\, this session will provide practical insights to advancing financial access in your community. \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\nRelated resources: \n\n\n\n\n\nBOND Hub Interactive Data Tool\n\n\n\nBank On National Data Hub: Findings from 2024\n\n\n\nA data hub shows how clients are using their “Bank On” accounts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff LangkampSenior Vice PresidentBank Five Nine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa LockeCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid RothsteinSenior PrincipalCities for Financial Empowerment Fund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErin WaddellChairBank On Louisville \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-bank-on-reaching-unbanked-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Highlights from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking
DESCRIPTION:Watch on demand \n\n\n\nDuring this Connecting Communities webinar\, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors will share key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED)\, which was fielded in October 2025 and will be released shortly before this Connecting Communities event. The survey is a key tool for measuring the economic well-being of U.S. households and identifying potential risks to their finances. \n\n\n\nIn addition to monitoring household financial circumstances\, the survey explores a range of related topics. In 2025\, it introduced new questions about the use of generative AI at work\, alongside expanded modules on Buy Now\, Pay Later\, financial fraud\, homeowners insurance\, and student loan debt. The survey also continues to track other financial topics such as access to credit\, housing affordability\, child care costs\, student loans\, economic hardship\, and banking.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlicia LloroPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen MerryPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike ZabekPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlantamoderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-highlights-2025-survey-household-economics-decisionmaking/
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Understanding Benefits Cliffs: Evidence\, Insights\, and Open Questions
DESCRIPTION:Benefits cliffs are increasingly recognized as a critical barrier to economic mobility in communities across the country. When a raise\, promotion\, or new job pushes an individual or family above eligibility thresholds for public benefits\, the result can be a net financial loss. This creates difficult choices for workers\, employers\, and policymakers. \n\n\n\nAs awareness of benefits cliffs grows\, so does momentum around research\, policy innovation\, and community-driven solutions. This webinar will bring together researchers and practitioners to explore the latest evidence on how benefits cliffs affect workforce participation and economic opportunity\, highlight promising strategies emerging from innovative pilots\, and identify priorities for future research. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, participants will learn more about \n\n\n\n\n\nkey research findings on how benefits cliffs affect employment and advancement decisions for workers and job seekers\,\n\n\n\nlearnings from innovative pilot programs designed to reduce the impact of benefits cliffs\, and\n\n\n\na research agenda that can inform more effective\, equitable solutions for policymakers\, community-based organizations\, and employers.\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated resources: \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Are Benefits Cliffs?\n\n\n\nThe Research Landscape for Benefits Cliffs: Reviewing the Benefits Cliffs Research\n\n\n\nBenefits Cliff Story Series – Fed Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeith BarnesSenior DirectorBeyond the Cliff\, Martha O’Bryan Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna FogelVice President\, Impact AdvisorySocial Finance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna HillAssociate Director of Research DevelopmentMaxwell X Lab\, Syracuse University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn OlsonAssistant Professor of InstructionNorthwestern University School of Education and Social Policy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlex RuderAssistant Vice PresidentCommunity and Economic DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoAdviserCommunity and Economic DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of Atlantamoderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-understanding-benefits-cliffs-evidence-insights-open-questions/
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