Consumer Finance Data

Our Consumer Finance Institute researches how people earn, spend, save, and invest, as well as how credit markets and payment systems affect the economy.

Featured Work

A Map of Racially Restrictive Covenants in the City of Philadelphia

An interactive look at the impact of discriminatory real estate practices on the people and economy of Philadelphia.

Updated: 17 Jun ’22

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CFI COVID-19 Survey of Consumers

To gain insights into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on financial security in the U.S., the Consumer Finance Institute at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia conducted a series of national surveys of consumers beginning in April 2020 and concluding in April 2022.

Updated: 30 May ’23