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Instant payment apps help with quick transactions, but fees add up—especially for underbanked consumers relying on them for essentials. Imagine safer, lower-cost options at your bank. Explore the article to learn more. fedcommunities.org/can-banks…
From AI adoption and access to capital to technical assistance and child care support, the Fed's State of Small Business Symposium highlighted how strong ecosystems help entrepreneurs thrive. Explore more findings: fedcommunities.org/small-bus…
October’s Beige Book excerpts point to growing financial strain. Rising costs for household essentials—from food and housing to child care and insurance—are driving greater demand for assistance. Explore the entries: fedcommunities.org/october-2…
What drives consumers to rely on high-cost nonbank financial services? Join @BostonFed colleagues for a discussion on financial inclusion, instant payments, and a new interactive data tool that helps institutions better understand underbanked communities. bit.ly/4hVldcM
A family business, rural communities, and a passion for opportunity shaped Erika’s career. Today, she helps advance rural prosperity across the @RichmondFed's district and beyond. Find out more in this story: fedcommunities.org/stories/i…
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. Dive in: fedcommunities.org/quarterly…
From AI adoption and access to capital to technical assistance and child care support, the Fed's State of Small Business Symposium highlighted how strong ecosystems help entrepreneurs thrive. Explore more findings: fedcommunities.org/small-bus…
October’s Beige Book excerpts point to growing financial strain. Rising costs for household essentials—from food and housing to child care and insurance—are driving greater demand for assistance. Explore the entries: fedcommunities.org/october-2…
During our last Connecting Communities webinar, experts explored the fundamentals of #OpportunityZones, including what they are, what’s changing, and why those shifts matter. If you missed it, the information and resources are available now! fedcommunities.org/watch-bui…
Raised in a rural community, Erika Bell now helps support rural opportunity through her work at the @RichmondFed. Her story highlights the power of relationships, collaboration, and local leadership in helping small towns thrive. Learn more: fedcommunities.org/stories/i…
The Small Business Credit Survey is now open. We are seeking feedback from #SmallBusiness owners to help provide insights to policymakers, service providers, and lenders. Your experience can help shape policy. Take the survey today. fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtri…
Could instant payments help close financial inclusion gaps? Join our next #ConnectingCommunities webinar as experts discuss instant payment services, ideas for better serving consumers and communities and showcase a new underbanked household data tool. fedcommunities.org/event/con…
The Federal Reserve’s State of #SmallBusiness Symposium explored challenges facing small businesses, highlighting AI adoption, technical assistance programs, and wraparound support services driving success stories nationwide. Check out what was covered: fedcommunities.org/small-bus…
While Federal Reserve employees have different backgrounds, some working on its rural initiatives have important ties to rural communities. Find out how those ties drive the work of Erika Bell, CD regional manager at the @RichmondFed! fedcommunities.org/stories/i…
During our last Connecting Communities webinar experts explored the fundamentals of #OpportunityZones, including what they are, what’s changing, and why those shifts matter. If you missed it, the information and resources are available now! Check them out: bit.ly/4hX3ikA
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October’s Beige Book excerpts point to growing financial strain. Rising costs for household essentials—from food and housing to child care and insurance—are driving greater demand for assistance. Explore the entries: fedcommunities.org/october-2…
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. Dive in: fedcommunities.org/quarterly…
Opportunity Zones connect private investment to local priorities. Jason Vargo of the @SFFed discusses how OZ 2.0 boosts support for low-income and rural areas, aiming for meaningful, community-driven progress. Learn more about Jason and OZ in this article: fedcommunities.org/stories/i…
Instant payment apps help with quick transactions, but fees add up—especially for underbanked consumers relying on them for essentials. Imagine safer, lower-cost options at your bank. Explore the full article to learn more. fedcommunities.org/can-banks…
October is #EconEdMonth. We invite teachers and professors to join us on October 20 for the #FederalReserveEducation webinar, Teaching Monetary Policy: From the Fed’s Origins to Today’s Tools. Register at cvent.me/BA02Rb
