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Taking structural roots into account to address the US racial wealth gap
The US racial wealth gap isn’t shrinking. Here’s why strategies that consider the problem’s deeper roots could make a difference.
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Community perspectives and conditions from the Fed’s Beige Book, September 2023
Here’s what nonprofit and community leaders, and workforce professionals serving lower-income people shared with the Federal Reserve for the September 2023 Beige Book.
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Can small-dollar credit help some consumers stay afloat?
Small-dollar credit, like loans under $1,000, can help people handle unexpected expenses or income fluctuations. But affordable and accessible options are needed.
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[Watch] Perspectives on SHED in the Community (2023)
Previous and current Community Advisory Council Members discuss how Survey of Household Economics and Decionmaking (SHED) findings impact their communities and organizations.
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Investing in community expertise, Tennessee takes on the benefits cliff
Find out how a pilot program in Nashville, Tennessee plans to help 900 families overcome the benefits cliff.
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[Watch] Investing in community expertise, Tennessee takes on the benefits cliff
In this 3-minute documentary, get to know people participating in a pilot program in Nashville, Tennessee that expects to help 900 families navigate benefits cliffs.
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[Watch] Shifting Perspectives and Expectations on Employment
What do workers expect of job quality? How are they using skill development and self-investment to change their economic opportunities? Here’s what recent research tells us. Watch or listen on demand.
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The essential role of those who’ve been there in Maine’s approach to the benefits cliff
Experts and policymakers reveal steps they’re taking in Maine to effect change within a challenging system with help from those who’ve navigated benefits cliffs.
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[Watch] ‘I’ve been there’: How those who’ve faced the benefits cliff drive change
Facing a benefits cliff can make accepting a new or better job surprisingly difficult. Hear from three advocates in Maine who are using their own experiences to change things for the better.
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Who’s at risk at work? How the pandemic exposed job hazards
Ensuring employee safety and health is vital for job satisfaction. Workplace hazards raise concerns about the effects on employee well-being.
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An early look at results from the Federal Reserve’s 2023 CDFI Survey
Results from the 2023 Federal Reserve CDFI Survey are in. Get a first look at high-level findings about challenges in meeting demand, product innovation, and more.
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The grass is greener where you water it: Perspectives from a Black business owner
Two rising high school seniors share insights from a Black small-business owner about the challenges of running a small lawn care business.