Latest News and Views
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Project highlights factors that influence Black business owners’ attitudes about debt
Data and conversations help inform reasons why Black businesses can be hesitant to apply for credit and emphasize the need for more education about the loan underwriting process.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, July 2024
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the July 2024 Beige Book.
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National Disability Institute and city partners push for an inclusive economy accessible to all
People with disabilities are more likely to be unbanked and underemployed. The National Disability Institute has a plan and the right partners—including the Cleveland Fed—to change this pattern and make the economy more accessible for everyone.
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New playbook shows how and when key investments can drive sustainable change in communities
Strategies for addressing climate, health, and economic vulnerabilities come to life in a new playbook designed to build more resilient communities.
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The quarterly catch-up, Q2 2024
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 30, 2024, on topics affecting marginalized communities.
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[Watch] The Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023
In this Connecting Communities webinar, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors shared findings from the survey on trends in financial well-being. Based on the survey results, they answered attendees’ questions about the financial conditions among low- and moderate-income populations.
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Intermediary connects projects, people, and dollars
Invest Appalachia and the Fed have joined forces to help rural communities and small towns turn investment-worthy ideas into investment-ready ones.
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Facing the future solo: Understanding obstacles for single women and retirement
Women encounter specific challenges in retirement planning, including pay and wealth disparities that affect their savings and financial stability.
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Data on anchor institutions help inform decisions at local, regional, and state levels
From job training to procurement to business development, state-level measures of anchor institutions are helping to advance conversations, support collaboration, and drive economic growth.
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Why are Native homebuyers ending up with more expensive loans?
Financing manufactured homes can cost Native borrowers on reservations twice as much as off-reservation white borrowers. A risky type of loan fuels the cost gap.
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Investing from within: Native CDFIs help their people find home
Native CDFIs use creative approaches to help their neighbors navigate homeownership in Indian Country, making notable progress even at their smaller scale. But they can’t do it alone. Learn how other lenders can join NCDFIs to connect Native homebuyers with the loans they seek.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, May 2024
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the May 2024 Beige Book.