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Periodic Essay
Shifting fortunes: wealth trends in the Federal Reserve’s survey of consumer finances
Short essays related to research on understanding and strengthening the balance sheets of American households.
Periodic Essay
Renter Households Face Trade-offs When Choosing Amenities or Price
Choosing where to live is a complex decision that could have long-term consequences for social and economic mobility.
Periodic Essay
Children of College Graduates Earn More and Are Richer
Both a family head?s education and that of his or her parents affect how much income and wealth a family has.
Periodic Essay
Which Families Are Most Vulnerable to an Income Shock such as COVID-19?
Families without enough "safe" assets and too much debt are at risk—who else should policymakers and others target for economic assistance?
Periodic Essay
Parents’ Wealth Helps Explain Racial Disparities in Student Loan Debt
The student loans black students are taking out to finance college may be contributing to racial wealth gaps.