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In a first-of-its-kind analysis, we find that though 60 percent of US adults report being aware of Trump accounts, awareness is not evenly distributed across the population.
Renters are more likely than homeowners to struggle with paying for basic needs Urban Institute research suggests families are jeopardizing their health and well-being to prioritize housing payments.The new UltraFICO system could threaten the level playing field of credit score calculations The existing FICO credit score has been a measure of behavior, not wealth.Elevating Asian American youth in research and evaluation: A Q&A with Neel Saxena, executive director of AALEAD AALEAD provides after-school, summer, and mentoring programs for low-income Asian American youth in the DC area.Under Medicaid work requirements, limited internet access in Arkansas may put coverage at risk Internet access is especially limited for low-income households and Medicaid enrollees in Arkansas.Arkansans losing Medicaid due to work requirements are likely to face limited private insurance options Fewer than 1 in 10 part-time, private-sector employees are eligible for employer coverage in Arkansas.Cash-out refinancing is on the rise again. Here’s why we aren’t worried The cash-out refinance share of all refinances is at the highest point since the 2008 financial crisis.