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Periodic Essay
The Middle Class May Be Under More Pressure Than You Think
Periodic Essay
Cash on Hand Is Critical for Avoiding Hardship
Should more families be encouraged to hold a liquidity buffer even if it means incurring more debt in the short-term?
Periodic Essay
Medicaid Can Increase Saving by Distressed Households
After Medicaid eligibility, financially stressed families chose to save more from tax refunds, but low-income families that weren?t as financially stressed didn?t make major changes to saving choices.
Periodic Essay
Still digging out: real net worth per household has rebounded 63 percent since hitting bottom in early 2009
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
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?