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Pulse Points

Pulse Points are short research reports released multiple times a year as part of the Financial Health Pulse® research initiative. Pulse Points are designed to explore specific, timely topics related to financial health.

Financial Health Pulse

Pulse Points Fall 2022: Responses to Record-High Gas Prices

As gasoline prices reach all-time peaks, how are Americans adjusting their buying patterns to cope? Analysis of Financial Health Pulse® survey and transactional data suggests that increasing gas costs and consumers’ financial health status may affect how often they refuel and how much they spend per trip to the pump.

Financial Health Pulse

Pulse Points: Savings Dwindled as Spending Increased in Q4 2021

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.

Financial Health Pulse

Neighborhoods Matter: The Power of Place in Shaping Financial Health

The places where people live, work, play, and worship are tightly tied to their ability to be resilient during unexpected challenges and to seize opportunities over time. This brief highlights the role of place in financial health, as well as the opportunity for place-based solutions to improve the financial lives of residents and communities.

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