https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/topics#FamiliesFamilies{DDF925D5-A67A-4C64-B7B0-9D7D0271948F}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2020/12/15/race-and-financial-security-play-central-roles-in-student-loan-repaymentWith the significant financial challenges that millions of Americans are facing today—in particular, households of color—there is increasing awareness of the struggles that many borrowers have experienced repaying their student loans, even before the COVID-19 pandemic.Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:37:38 -0500{C2942F57-D90F-4F83-9C21-F61F591074F5}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2020/11/12/researchers-explore-the-science-behind-the-maternal-fetal-bondThe connection between a mother and her baby is profound. Beginning at the cellular level during pregnancy, the biological materials a mother exchanges with her child have a lasting impact on its development and well-being.Thu, 12 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500{4D61CAD4-E938-4DB0-8D7E-D61332436E2A}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2020/10/28/pennsylvania-taxpayers-face-burdens-of-insufficient-private-sector-retirement-savingsRetirement income from a variety of sources—generally Social Security, personal savings, and employer-sponsored savings plans—ensures workers a sound financial future. But for many Americans, a part of this puzzle is missing.Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:17:00 -0400{9B0D45A8-0EC2-4BC3-98E5-CACC01D5729F}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-room/press-releases-and-statements/2020/07/07/pew-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-abandons-payday-loan-safeguardsThe Pew Charitable Trusts expressed disappointment with today’s decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to rescind its 2017 payday loan rule, saying the move could leave millions of Americans at high risk of becoming trapped in a cycle of debt.Tue, 07 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400{36C2E479-38C8-4620-98B5-420DD83F0C25}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/trend/archive/spring-2020/learning-requiresLearning requires family, learning requires remembering, and learning requires desire.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:26:00 -0400{C5FC401E-01EE-4B5F-BD64-BAA649507080}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/trend/archive/spring-2020/how-to-prepare-the-next-generation-for-their-future-not-our-pastMoving forward, young citizens will create jobs, not seek them, and collaborate to advance an increasingly complex world. That will require imagination, empathy, resilience, and entrepreneurship.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400{1DB82587-2570-43E4-9369-B6DBE112C0C7}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2020/03/19/coronavirus-outbreak-affects-student-loan-repaymentThe spread of the coronavirus within the United States has already seriously affected many states, forcing school closures and restrictions on travel and group gatherings.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:00:12 -0400{4172F029-780D-4952-86FC-5F989CA5E7A0}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/trust/archive/winter-2020/progress-in-2019-a-year-of-collaborative-workFrom retirement savings improvements to historic land conservation, Pew worked with a variety of organizations.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0500{05B2A006-9BA7-4CF2-BA74-F9F14FD3CA52}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/speeches-and-testimony/2020/02/05/pew-cautions-against-risky-third-party-bank-partnershipsTo inform discussion at the Feb. 5 hearing, “Rent-A-Bank Schemes and New Debt Traps: Assessing Efforts to Evade State Consumer Protections and Interest Rate Caps,” The Pew Charitable Trusts provided the U.S. House Financial Services Committee with a summary of its research on small-dollar loans.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:00 -0500{A98236B5-2628-4014-B9A9-CA0CD0F389D9}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/speeches-and-testimony/2020/01/30/pew-urges-consideration-of-regulatory-safeguards-for-mobile-paymentsOn Jan. 30, The Pew Charitable Trusts sent a letter summarizing its extensive payments research to inform discussion at the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services’ Task Force on Financial Technology hearing, “Is Cash Still King? Reviewing the Rise of Mobile Payments.”Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:50:00 -0500{C433FE5D-4AD4-4C35-AEE5-ABB11611C4B8}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2020/01/21/2019-legislative-wins-set-stage-for-expanded-access-to-oral-health-careSignificant strides in oral health policymaking in 2019 have helped set the stage for improved access to care for many Americans in 2020 and beyond, especially for those with limited incomes or who live in areas underserved by dental professionals.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:20:10 -0500{19ADF32D-FED3-455D-9CDB-92B647CFB220}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2019/11/08/rise-of-cashless-retailers-problematic-for-some-consumersRestaurants, stores, and stadiums around the country have stopped accepting cash as payment and instead are requiring patrons to pay with cards or digital devices, although some have already abandoned the practice in response to a public backlash.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:06:00 -0500{19794511-993A-4274-8964-436CA61D4F68}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2019/10/14/americans-support-federal-action-to-make-student-loan-repayment-easierAmericans believe that student loans can help open doors to better careers and rising incomes, and most agree that it is reasonable to borrow to pay for higher education, given the benefits of a college degree, according to a new survey. But they are also concerned about people’s ability to easily repay their loans—and the impact that has on the economy.Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:13:26 -0400{501A160A-2CDB-416A-BD19-360832938185}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2019/08/12/careers-and-caregiving-compete-for-employees-hoursMillions of employees struggle to balance job responsibilities with the need to care for an aging or ill family member. At the same time, employers are recognizing the impact of caregiving demands on their businesses as they confront challenges attracting and retaining talent in a competitive job market.Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:58:55 -0400{F2E35AE2-9F71-428D-9DD1-F2C4CCA10EE8}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2019/08/09/more-states-adopt-laws-to-boost-oral-health-care-workforcesSix states have passed laws in the past 12 months authorizing dental therapists to practice in a role similar to physician assistants in medicine. The addition of Connecticut, Idaho, Nevada, and New Mexico brings to 12 the number of states that allow dental therapy in some capacity.Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400{A153A79D-65DE-4C67-9DBC-61645CCBD8DA}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/trust/archive/spring-2019/noteworthyBrilliant sunset hues radiate above the Cholla Cactus Garden in California’s Joshua Tree National Park, recently expanded as part of the largest U.S. conservation package in years.Mon, 20 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400{F3E1E3E2-2996-4B1C-9EE5-099C0C34D035}https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/trend/archive/winter-2018/how-generation-x-could-change-the-american-dreamIn the United States, many people have long believed that hard work and ambition determine economic success and that this country is exceptional at promoting opportunity from the bottom up. It is the essence of the American Dream—the idea that each subsequent generation will do better than the one that came before and that together a rising tide will lift all boats. But for many, the dream is...Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0500