Reports and Briefs
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Reports and Briefs

We continually conduct groundbreaking research into important financial health topics to illuminate growing needs and identify effective solutions. While our research upholds rigorous analytical standards, we strive to make our findings relatable and understandable to a wide audience of business leaders, policymakers, and members of the public. Read our latest research papers for insights that can help you improve financial health for your community.

Financial Health Pulse

Who Trusts Financial Institutions?

New Financial Health Pulse® data show that trust in financial institutions is uneven, with substantial racial and ethnic disparities across key dimensions of banking.

Financial Health Pulse

Financial Health Pulse® 2025 Chicago Trends Report

The 2025 Chicago Trends Report finds that financial vulnerability in Chicago has declined slightly since 2022, signaling resilience amid ongoing economic pressure. This place-based analysis shows that while stark neighborhood disparities persist across wealth, homeownership, and financial stability, targeted solutions can build on pockets of resilience.

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