Communities & Banking
Winter 2015 
An Urban School System Collects Data
As a New Hampshire school district focuses on boosting student success, it is diagnosing its toughest challenges through a new embrace of data.
Applying Research to Create Real Pathways out of Poverty
In the complex arena of promoting economic mobility among low-income, single-parent households, a model called Mobility Mentoring is showing promising results.
Creating Welcoming Communities
Creating a welcoming environment for immigrants can smooth integration with the wider community and ultimately improve health outcomes.
Energy Efficiency and Mortgage Risks: Implications for the Northeast
Residential energy efficiency can be promoted by linking it with mortgage finance.
Facing Eviction: Homelessness Prevention for Low-Income Tenant Households
Scarce affordable units and skyrocketing market rents have created a housing crisis for low-income individuals and families.
The EB-5 VISA Program for Immigrant Investors
A U.S. visa program can benefit lower-income communities by providing a green card for foreign investment in development that otherwise might not be funded.
VIEWPOINT: Seeking More Working-Class Americans in Congress
The shortage of working-class politicians has consequences for economic policy, but there may be ways to encourage more to run.
Who Is Most Worried about Student-Loan Debt?
Across demographic and economic groups, more than half of individuals with student loans feel concern about their ability to repay.
Why Don't Lower-Income Individuals Have Retirement Saving Plans?
Lower-income individuals— lower employment rate—and the smaller probability of their working for an employer that offers pensions—underlie the pension gap between higher- and lower-income groups.