Community Development

Family wealth in Massachusetts

A new report details findings from a first-of-its-kind survey

Family wealth in Massachusetts

Early warning signals in private credit?

Why do countries need a central bank?

Community Development

Family wealth in Massachusetts

A new report details findings from a first-of-its-kind survey

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Monetary Policy & Economic Research

Early warning signals in private credit?

What business development companies' portfolios reveal about emerging risks

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Monetary Policy & Economic Research

Why do countries need a central bank?

Boston Fed economist says central banks promote financial and economic stability

A vibrant economy that works for all

Office of the President

Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins. February 6, 2022.

Susan M. Collins

Speeches, biography & more

FedNow Service

Facilitating a new instant payment service

A background for the Six Hundred Atlantic Podcast.

Six Hundred Atlantic

Podcast of the Boston Fed

Highlights

Research Insights

Aerial view of the city hall and downtown of Waltham, Massachusetts at sunset in autumn. November 22, 2025.

Boston Fed report offers detailed picture of family wealth in Massachusetts

Survey of 5,018 respondents gives data by several subsets, including homeownership, race, education

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The number of payment options is on the rise – and so is the risk of payment fraud

Thieves take advantage as more payment choices increase opportunity. How can we lower fraud risk?

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Payment fraud is growing. How can you protect yourself?

Fed payments fraud expert Mike Timoney shares why scams are on the rise

New England Focus

Sixteen communities in total are eligible to compete in the Working Cities Challenge and pictured as one of the cities is Bristol, CT.

Small businesses, large role: Employment in New England

How small businesses contribute to employment and job creation in the region