The Philadelphia Fed and The Pew Trusts invite you to attend Manufactured Housing: Increasing Access and Preserving Affordability on June 25 for a conversation on affordable homeownership solutions and efforts to improve access to financing. bit.ly/4bDFiPf

The Consumer Credit Explorer provides an easy way to view trends in consumer credit at the national, state, and regional levels. Compare data by debt characteristic, region, neighborhood demographics, and credit score with refreshed data up to Q4 2023. bit.ly/3KaQmHm

The Cleveland Fed is pleased to announce that Beth M. Hammack will be our next president and CEO, beginning August 21, 2024. Congratulations, Beth! View the full announcement: clefed.org/3wU6f1Q

Middle and high school teachers are invited to a #ProfessionalDevelopment program that introduces lessons for teaching about entrepreneurship, the role of regional resources, business development, human capital, and more. Learn more and register. bit.ly/3WFBKY7

#CallForPapers closes soon! Submit your research by June 1 to participate in the Workshop on Changing Demographics and Housing Demand, hosted by Fannie Mae and the Philadelphia Fed’s Consumer Finance Institute. Details: bit.ly/48Rxd73

Saluting the valiant heroes this #MemorialDay weekend who served our nation with bravery and selflessness. Let us remember and honor the sacrifices they've made for our freedoms and liberties.

The Consumer Credit Explorer is a go-to resource for visualizing credit trends and debt across different categories, including auto, credit card, and student loans. Refreshed with data through the end of 2023. See the new Consumer Credit Explorer for more. bit.ly/3QV8sRm

The Philadelphia Fed and the Center for Applied AI at Chicago Booth are cohosting a conference that brings together leading researchers working at the intersection of machine learning and the social sciences. We welcome submissions of papers on related topics. Learn more. bit.ly/4bIOyRP

Using new data available on the #AnchorEconomy dashboard, researchers examine how changes in reliance on anchor institutions in regions relate to economic conditions. Read their findings and explore the data. bit.ly/3wB4TsJ

Broadband infrastructure is crucial for rural communities in today's digital economy. But a shortage of skilled workers to build and maintain broadband infrastructure poses a significant challenge. Join us on May 21 for a timely discussion on this topic. bit.ly/3wglMsx

The LIFE Survey from the Consumer Finance Institute provides timely insights into how consumers’ financial lives are changing in response to the current economy. Learn more about the survey in this Q&A with Tom Akana. bit.ly/3xJyD72

New data provide insight into regional economic change and anchor reliance. In this article, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker shares his perspective on leveraging these data to understand underlying trends in regional economies and future needs. bit.ly/4ajtf85

The Philadelphia Fed Teacher Institute is a 3-day professional development program that helps educators teach students in grades K–12 about money, decision-making, markets, trade, and the Federal Reserve. Learn more. bit.ly/3ybmVCm

Registration closes soon for the Mortgage Market Research Conference on May 15–16. This hybrid conference will offer both an in-person option at the Philadelphia Fed as well as virtual participation. For event details, agenda, and registration, visit bit.ly/3JlVpUM

The Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey was introduced in March 2024 to better understand how people earn, spend, save, and invest in today’s economy. In this Q&A, Tom Akana shares what we hope to learn from the survey data. bit.ly/3xJyD72