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Info gathered from community contacts for the Fed’s May 2026 Beige Book showed that rising fuel costs continued to place greater financial pressure on LMI households. Explore all the community-focused entries: fedcommunities.org/may-2026-…
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Investors’ activity in the single-family rental market has raised both concerns about and interest in their approach, especially in LMI neighborhoods. Drawing on what works, impact investors and intermediaries are adapting. Read on: bit.ly/4dXhqIP
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On June 25, join us for a research-driven conversation on strengthening community investment in rural communities featuring insights from @richmondfed Rural Investment Collaborative. Register: stlouisfed-org.zoomgov.com/w…
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Info gathered from community contacts for the Fed’s May 2026 Beige Book showed that rising fuel costs continued to place greater financial pressure on LMI households. Explore all the community-focused entries: fedcommunities.org/may-2026-…
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Join us today, June 4 from 3-4 pm as researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors share key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED).
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There's still time to register! Join us Thursday, June 4 from 3-4 pm as researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors share key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED).
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There's still time to register! Join us Thursday, June 4 from 3-4 pm as researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors share key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED).
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Changes to the Opportunity Zones 1.0 tax-incentive program present an opportunity for local leaders, community-based organizations, investors, and state and local agencies to shape a new decade of place-based investments in LMI communities. Read on: bit.ly/4tE2MN0
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How does the Fed understand the financial circumstances of low-income families and potential risks to their financial health? The Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking is a key tool. Join us as we discuss 2025 survey highlights. Register now: bit.ly/4usY5FN
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On June 25, join us for a research-driven conversation on strengthening community investment in rural communities, featuring insights from @richmondfed's Rural Investment Collaborative. Register: bit.ly/43qgg3m #PlaceBased
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The annual SHED offers insight into the financial well-being of US households and provides information about how people are faring in the economy. The latest report finds overall financial conditions similar to the past two years. Explore the report: bit.ly/4u8H3wT
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Investors’ activity in the single-family rental market has raised both concerns about and interest in their approach, especially in LMI neighborhoods. Drawing on what works, impact investors and intermediaries are adapting. Read on: bit.ly/4dXhqIP
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How does the Fed understand the financial circumstances of US households and potential risks to their financial health? The Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking is a key tool. Join us June 4 as we discuss 2025 survey findings. Register: bit.ly/4usY5FN
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Recognizing the unique obstacles and opportunities that rural communities face, the Fed has developed several resources highlighting rural access to capital. Our latest story explores innovative ways rural communities are accessing capital. Check it out: bit.ly/4myYW5f
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The latest Community Perspectives and Conditions blog post is now available. Explore takeaways from the April Beige Book, which was prepared at the @NewYorkFed and is based on information collected on or before April 6, 2026. bit.ly/4cEBUW6 #communitydevelopment
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Join us June 24–25 in Cleveland, OH, for the State of Small Business Symposium. Perfect for small business support organizations, lenders, program administrators, and local government staff. Seats are limited—check out the details and register now: cvent.me/4oDkwd
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Curious about how #smallbiz owners are using AI? Check out this article, in which the owners of several small businesses share how AI is changing the way they do business. Read on to learn about these owners’ experiences and why the Fed is interested. bit.ly/3JE6NPx
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Join us June 24–25 in Cleveland, OH, for the State of Small Business Symposium. Perfect for small business support organizations, lenders, program administrators, and local government staff. Seats are limited—check out the details and register now: cvent.me/4oDkwd
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