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The rise of buy now, pay later products, which often aren’t reported to credit bureaus, could affect borrowers’ ability to buy a home and sustain homeownership.
Immigrant Families Hit Hard by the Pandemic May Be Afraid to Receive the Help They Need COVID-19 has heightened the consequences of recent policies that have deterred immigrants from receiving federal safety net assistance.As Unemployment Surges, Older Workers Need More Help This pandemic-led downturn has hit older workers especially hard and will likely create long-term employment challenges for them.How Social Service Agencies Can Leverage Behavioral Science as Services Go Virtual The pandemic offers a unique opportunity to rethink our design and implementation of the social safety net.Countering COVID-19 in Kenyan Counties by Assessing Health Care Capabilities and Population Risks With county-level data, the national government can flatten the curve and better allocate limited resources in line with individual counties' circumstances.Why Homeless Encampment Sweeps Are Dangerous during COVID-19 Evidence shows this practice can put people living in encampments at even greater risk.How Philanthropy Can Partner with Government to Meet Critical Needs during COVID-19 Although philanthropy cannot replace an effective and assertive government response, it can enhance it.
