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.
Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2019, Featuring Supplemental Data from April 2020
The latest report found that financial conditions changed dramatically for people who experienced job loss or reduced hours during March 2020 as the spread of COVID-19 intensified in the United States.
Perspectives from Main Street: The Impact of COVID-19 on Low- to Moderate-Income Communities and the Entities Serving Them (PDF)
This publication examines findings of a June 2020 nationwide survey of organizations serving rural, suburban, and urban areas.
Consumer Resources for COVID-19
Federal Reserve Consumer Help (FRCH) is dedicated to providing consumers with the information they need to guide their personal financial decisions during these difficult times. For more information, please visit our consumer resources page.
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Research & Analysis
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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.
