Retirement claims in the US could surge by over 500,000 in FY 2025, with many Americans filing earlier than expected—potentially jeopardizing long-term #financial security. Explore key #research insights in this Urban Wire post.

Join Urban on 10/9 @ 12:30 p.m. ET for a hybrid #event that will share insights from the Data-to-Action Campaign for Parenting #Students featuring speakers, a panel, and college leaders. Register now. #LiveatUrban

New #research from Urban’s #Black Family Thriving Initiative reveals progress in jobs, business, and homeownership for Black #families in the South—yet barriers like unfair labor, underfunded schools, and limited financial access remain. Discover insights and explore wealth-building strategies.

Curious about the latest insights on how #climatechange is affecting #communities? Urban’s Climate & Communities quarterly newsletter shares evidence-based #policy solutions designed to boost resilience against extreme weather events. Stay informed & subscribe today. https://urbn.is/3Rn0JeA

There’s still time to register! Join Urban on 9/30 @ 2:00 p.m. ET for a hybrid conversation on understanding the #financial health and wealth of US young adults. The #event will feature a panel on improving access to financial health, wealth, and tools. #LiveatUrban

REMINDER: Urban Institute's 2025 #RFP for the #Student Upward Mobility Initiative is live. $3M in grants ($50K–$500K) for #research on high school skills & economic mobility. Mandatory letters of inquiry due by 10/10 @ 5 pm ET. Learn more & apply: https://urbn.is/3Jz80HM Questions: [email protected].

Local #leaders can use #data on economic success, dignity, belonging, and autonomy to identify gaps and improve upward mobility. Urban’s recent #workshop with Upward Mobility Initiative experts showcased a new data dashboard and shared insights. Watch the event video.

Congress is debating changes to the Department of Education’s budget that could impact how federal funds support #students. Urban's new #tool lets you explore how different funding scenarios might affect your K-12 school district. Access the #data today.

As Congress debates the future of enhanced Marketplace premium #tax credits (PTCs), a new Urban Institute analysis finds that 4.8 million people will lose #health coverage in 2026 if they allow PTCs to expire. Discover more in the latest #research brief.

There’s still time to register! Join Urban on 9/25 @ 5:30 p.m. ET for a hybrid event on preserving #housing wealth through estate planning and technology. Experts will share strategies and emerging #research. #LiveatUrban

Building more #homes does not guarantee affordability or access for people with low incomes. This Urban Wire post breaks down why affordable #housing matters—and how smart #policy solutions can help. https://urbn.is/4nFYf9r

Urban experts estimate that nearly 8 million children 3 and younger across the US live in #families that struggle to afford #diapers. This National Diaper Need Awareness Week, explore new #research that sheds light on the widespread crisis of diaper insecurity.

WorkRise, a research-to-action network on #jobs, workers, and mobility hosted by Urban, is conducting a national #survey to inform policies that deliver real results for workers & local economies. Help shape the future of #workforce research & investment. Input due by 9/30. https://urbn.is/3IgDW3q

Evidence shows that #wealth is the key to defining the #Black middle class. Earlier this year, Urban spoke with experts about how to accurately conceptualize the Black #middleclass and with middle-class Black Americans about wealth-building opportunities and barriers.

Join Urban on 9/30 @ 2:00 p.m. ET for a hybrid discussion exploring young adults’ #financial health & wealth in the US. This event will uplift related #research and experts will share insights & tools on improving access. #LiveatUrban

To help Americans achieve upward mobility, local leaders can look to create opportunities that build #wealth and income. Learn more about why #policy solutions should incorporate both to advance economic security for #families in a new Urban Wire post.

The Community Loan Center Small Dollar Loan Program offers #employer-sponsored loans up to $1,000 with annual rates under 22%. A new Urban #research brief shows how it serves as a model for expanding access to affordable #credit and reduces reliance on high-cost loans. https://urbn.is/41WFXs5

How can local leaders boost mobility and #economic prosperity? Urban’s Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility in Your Community offers steps for driving community-led change with #data, coalitions, and impact #tools. Access it today.

Multifamily real estate development faces big hurdles—high costs, regulations and more—limiting housing supply and fueling the #housing crisis. Urban’s new #research compares developers in 10 #cities, highlights small and emerging firms, and explores a philanthropic initiative.

Results from newly released NAEP #data show that since the COVID-19 pandemic, #highschool seniors have seen significant drops in reading and math scores. A new Urban Wire post explores the #evidence and highlights the importance of addressing learning loss for current and recent high schoolers.

Join the Urban Institute on 9/25 @ 5:30 p.m. ET for a hybrid discussion on the importance of estate planning as a #wealth preservation tool, the opportunities presented by adopting #technology, and the potential challenges. #LiveatUrban

The Local Data for Equitable Communities program, led by @rwjf.org and the Urban Institute, has awarded $50K grants to four organizations advancing community #health through #data. Meet the grantees in this new blog post. @airalliancehou.bsky.social

Early research shows that the inclusion of #housing rental payments in credit #data can help people get or improve their #credit score. Learn more in this Urban Institute report.

Nearly half of US #families with children under 4 struggle to afford #diapers. A new #data tool from Urban & @diapernetwork.bsky.social shows how many diapers are needed to close the gap for households with children 3 and under below 300% of the federal poverty level.

New analysis from Urban’s #Black Family Thriving Initiative shows Southern Black #families are gaining in jobs, business, & homeownership—but face barriers like unfair labor practices, underinvestment in education, and more. Explore key wealth-building #strategies. https://urbn.is/463uYOM

States can boost #economic mobility by improving how they measure #College and #Career readiness. This Urban Institute brief offers actionable steps state leaders can take toward an evidence-based set of indicators.

Following the termination of the VA’s #Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, a new law now gives the VA options more in line with the FHA & GSEs to help struggling #homeowners avoid foreclosure. Learn more in a new Urban Wire post.

There’s still time to register! Join Urban on 9/11 @ 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion on reflections from teams that participated in the #Prison Research and Innovation Initiative. Hear how participatory #research engaged incarcerated people and staff to drive change. #LiveatUrban

Most Central Louisiana nonprofits with paid staff offered few benefits beyond time off in 2024. Urban’s new #research report explores their vital role in #communities and trends in services, finances, and #workforce.

In a new op-ed from The Hill, Urban’s William J. Congdon and Deborah Kobes break down multiple ways a #policy shift can protect workers that includes improving #pay and working conditions and empowering American #workers.

Research shows that in most #California districts, public #school food workers earn less than fast food cooks and far below what's needed for #housing in their area. Explore the findings in this Urban fact sheet. https://urbn.is/4p4opnQ

As #financial pressures continue to affect #families across the US, state and local leaders have powerful tools to help. In a new Governing article, Urban President Sarah Rosen Wartell shares three #policy pathways that can lower the cost of living while fostering long-term opportunity.

Evidence shows that new federal #studentloan limits—which go into effect in 2026—will have widespread effects on graduate #students, likely increasing the need for private borrowing to pay for graduate school. Explore impacts of the #policy on borrowers.

There's still time to register! Join Urban on 9/4 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual #event on #prison conditions—based on surveys of incarcerated people and staff in 5 states. Hear insights from teams in Missouri, Delaware, and Vermont. #LiveatUrban

Join Urban on 9/11 @ 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion about lessons learned from the Prison Research and Innovation Initiative, which included 5 states working to establish a model of transparency, accountability, and #innovation in local state #prisons. #LiveatUrban

Research shows that stable and flexible schedules are vital for the #health, well-being, and long-term retention of essential workers. As #LaborDay nears, explore how employers and policymakers can support flexible scheduling for low-wage #workers in a new Urban Wire post.

Urban announces the 2025 #RFP for the Student Upward Mobility Initiative. $3M in grants (up to $500K) for R&D on #highschool skills that drive #economic mobility. Webinars: 9/3 & 9/9 Idea feedback: 9/19 LOI: 10/11 Details: https://urbn.is/3Jz80HM Contact: [email protected]

While many Black #women prefer nontraditional #work benefits like flexibility, some drawbacks include low pay and unreliable hours. Explore perspectives and #policy suggestions to help close the gap this Women’s Equality Day.

Learn more about the Student Upward Mobility Initiative’s upcoming request for proposals on 9/3 or 9/9. The new #RFP will seek studies on how early and late high school skills drive #economic mobility. #LiveatUrban

As the 20th anniversary of #HurricaneKatrina approaches, the Urban Institute has released a #data tool exploring disaster impacts across the #GulfCoast and how federal spending has shaped response, recovery, and mitigation. Access the data today. https://urbn.is/46VHC4C

People experiencing homelessness face more health challenges and struggle to access #healthcare. Evidence shows #Medicaid can help expand supportive #housing. Explore the findings from Colorado’s Statewide Supportive Housing Expansion Project.

Did you know that parenting #students make up nearly 1 in 5 US undergraduates? States are increasingly requiring #colleges to track parenting status to support student parents. New Urban research compiles insights on #data collection and provides steps that can help.

People experiencing #homelessness are nearly twice as likely to have a #disability — and that share is growing. New federal policies threaten access to services that help people with disabilities and older adults avoid institutional care and homelessness.

"Food is Medicine” programs—like tailored meals and produce prescriptions—use #healthcare and #community partnerships to improve nutrition and health. Urban experts draw on insights from the Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey to explore public views and #policy implications. https://urbn.is/4lJTc6u

Join the Urban Institute on 9/4 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual talk on #prison conditions—based on Prison Research and Innovation Initiative #data that will highlight insights from incarcerated people and staff in five state prisons. Register now. #LiveatUrban

Extreme weather events can worsen physical and mental health for adults with #disabilities. Coordinated disaster planning across all levels of government is key. Explore this #research and more in Urban's August #Climate and Communities newsletter.

The education-to-#workforce pathway is complex, with #students needing to meet key milestones and have access to resources to be successful. The Urban Institute’s tool makes it simple to explore the education-to-workforce journey using national #data.

Join the Urban Institute for informational #webinars on 9/3 & 9/9 to learn about the #Student Upward Mobility Initiative RFP. The discussion will focus on funding priorities, goals of the initiative, and how to apply. #LiveatUrban

#SocialSecurity has supported millions for 90 years—but by 2033, it may not cover all benefits. A new Urban Wire post explores the #data and offers solutions to protect low-income Americans.

In DC, #educators in the Pay Equity Fund were 18% less likely to face food insecurity and reported fewer mental health symptoms. This summary explores how wage enhancements can boost #financial well-being and mental health for early #childhood educators. https://urbn.is/45KhRSz