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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.
When Voting Patterns Determine How We Get Around A new analysis finds that support for transit referenda in the 2020 elections is likely to come from more racially diverse communities and denser communities located near the proposed transit investment.Four Insights on Engaging Businesses to Make Local Economic Growth Inclusive Businesses are often absent from cross-sector conversations, but they have unique ideas, resources, and influence that could contribute to impactful change.Lessons from Agricultural Policy Implementation in Africa Show How to Shift from Intent to Action Identifying strong policies is not enough to drive transformation.Low-Income Renters and Renters in Their Prime Working Years Urgently Need More Federal Assistance Data suggest that the financial burden for many renters is increasing as the pandemic continues and as future labor market conditions and additional government assistance remain uncertain.The Pandemic Is Worsening. Understanding Why It’s Hitting Some States Harder Than Others Will Be Key for Recovery. A new tool shows how each state’s budget and economic conditions are changing during this crisis—and what might be needed for recovery.Apprenticeships Can Revitalize the American Workforce. The German Company Working on a COVID-19 Vaccine Shows How. BioNTech offers a notable blueprint for other companies by taking a forward-looking approach to investing in the skills of its technical staff.
