Consumers with Low Incomes Often Distrust Mainstream Financial Services. New Data Shed Light on the Reasons

Results from a survey of households with low incomes offer insights into how financial institutions and regulators can build trust with unbanked households and promote greater financial inclusion.

By |2026-01-07T12:10:04-06:00January 7, 2026|Urban.org|0 Comments

Proposed Cuts to Supports for Youth and Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness Threaten an Already Weakened System of Vital Services

Congress has an opportunity to ensure homeless service providers have the funds they need to protect thousands of young people currently in permanent housing and help them avoid homelessness.

By |2026-01-07T12:10:25-06:00December 30, 2025|Urban.org|0 Comments

By Centering Households, Local Policymakers and Utilities Can Make Energy More Affordable and Resilient

We offer three evidence-backed priorities local policymakers can embrace to better center households as they work alongside state energy commissions and utilities to reduce energy burdens and create a more resilient, efficient energy grid.

By |2026-01-07T12:07:18-06:00December 19, 2025|Urban.org|0 Comments

Four Innovative Strategies for Improving Abuse Intervention Programs to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence

Abuse intervention programs typically use a universal approach, but research suggests tailoring interventions could more effectively reduce intimate partner violence.

By |2026-01-07T12:08:08-06:00December 19, 2025|Urban.org|0 Comments

After Catastrophic Flooding in Washington State, Three Factors Will Likely Shape Long-Term Recovery

The areas hardest-hit by flooding in Washington state include a diverse set of communities, meaning recovery will need to balance a range of local needs and capacities.

By |2026-01-07T12:08:38-06:00December 18, 2025|Urban.org|0 Comments
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