Discover how Americans’ financial health outcomes have changed as COVID-19 continued to create unprecedented disruptions.
Consumers spent more money on recreation and eating out during the 2021 holiday season than during the 2020 holiday season, but many remain vulnerable as government relief programs expire and inflation continues. This brief examines the factors that may shape financial health in the early months of 2022.
New Pulse transactional data suggests that child tax credit payments have had a positive financial impact on recipients, particularly those who experienced hardship in the past.
Paid leave for medical and caregiving purposes can help workers cope in challenging times.
Ongoing research on the financial health of everyday Americans can help document both persistent and growing financial health challenges in communities across the country. The rich data from the Financial Health Pulse aims to inform future policy initiatives and encourage innovative ideas, introducing opportunities for policymakers, employers, and businesses to create solutions that empower everyone to financially thrive.
Download the Pulse survey data sets and questionnaires, and explore transactional data trends nationally and by demographic groups.
Since launching the Financial Health Pulse in 2018, the Financial Health Network has measured the financial health of Americans through our annual Trends Report. These yearly reports provide a nuanced look at how financial health serves as an economic indicator for the country at large. In addition, the Financial Health Pulse offers regular snapshots on the most pressing financial health issues of the moment, from pandemic-related challenges to stimulus check spending.
