Consumers & Communities
The Federal Reserve advances supervision, community reinvestment, and research to increase understanding of the impacts of financial services policies and practices on consumers and communities.

Consumer & Community Context
With many consumers turning to small-dollar credit to manage day-to-day finances, both traditional and emerging products are gaining momentum in the marketplace. Meeting Small-Dollar Consumer Credit Needs: Old and New Choices explores what this means for consumers

Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market: Research on Strategies for Preserving and Expanding Rental Housing Affordability
Attend a community development research seminar exploring challenges and opportunities in rental housing affordability, in person in Washington, DC or virtually on September 26.

Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 Report
Read the latest Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 report and access downloadable data and data visualizations
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Opportunity Occupations: Joining the Workforce
This video takes a look at opportunity occupations, which are jobs that require less education than a four-year college degree and that pay at least the national annual median wage.