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The rise of buy now, pay later products, which often aren’t reported to credit bureaus, could affect borrowers’ ability to buy a home and sustain homeownership.
How Hurricane Maria exposed Puerto Rico’s “colonial boom and bust” Zaire Dinzey-Flores discusses what led to Puerto Rico’s decline before Hurricane Maria and what’s next for the island.Medicaid’s health homes program: A powerful way for states to address the opioid crisis A promising Medicaid initiative for opioid treatment has been implemented in Maryland, Rhode Island, and Vermont.Flipping the research fellowship: Direct engagement improves practices and builds knowledge Manmeet Kaur describes how the Nittoli Fellowship has supported the mission of her organization City Health Works.Why location matters for child care subsidy eligibility Whether a family is eligible for assistance in paying for child care depends largely on where they live.What delays in immediate disaster relief mean for Puerto Rico’s long-term recovery The robustness of the response to Hurricane Maria will have deep repercussions for recovery of Puerto Rico's people, homes, and communities.How much rainier does it need to get for Texas to use its rainy day fund? The mayor of Houston wants Texas to tap its $10 billion rainy day fund, the largest reserve fund in the country.
