Federal data show rising credit stress among households struggling to get by
A Federal Reserve survey and updated CFPB credit dashboards show higher credit-card balances, payment difficulty and affordability pressures across U.S. households.
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More U.S. Adults Are Living in Multigenerational Households as Families Balance Housing and Caregiving Needs
A Federal Reserve report finds that 2% of U.S. adults lived with both a parent and an adult child, while childcare access varied sharply by family income.
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Federal Reserve report links higher U.S. inflation to Middle East conflict and energy shocks
The Federal Reserve’s July 2026 report says U.S. inflation reached 4.1% and energy prices rose 24% through May as conflict and shipping disruptions affected energy markets.
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CFPB and Federal Reserve Adopt Uniform Standards for Consumer Financial-Data Reporting
The CFPB and Federal Reserve announced a joint final rule intended to standardize financial-data reporting by covered lenders and other financial institutions nationwide.