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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.
What we know about jail suicides When it comes to keeping inmates safe from self-inflicted harm, research points to several important takeaways.Need a nest egg to pay for your nest? Many retirees do Older adults spend much more on housing than health care or anything else.The future of social science research: A data science perspective By breaking out of the inertia of tradition, we can deepen our understanding of society and governance and leverage data to directly improve lives.Who minds the kids when mom works a nonstandard schedule? How working an erratic schedule and nighttime hours affect parents' child care options.Five benefits of government mortgage programs What do programs like FHA, VA, and Ginnie Mae really do for the US mortgage market?Immigrant families: Characteristics and contexts A new analysis sheds light on what we know about immigrant families.