Buy now, pay later: Convenience and constraints

Buying products and services through short-term installment loans is easy, but consumers should be aware of potential risks.

TEN Magazine

TEN Magazine is a quarterly publication that highlights the Kansas City Fed's research and practices through the experiences of everyday people from the region.

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Global trade uncertainty taps into local businesses

All states within the Tenth District have exposure to international trade, and some higher than the national average.

Behind the Scenes at Jackson Hole 2025

The Kansas City Fed hosted the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium last month, one of the longest-standing central banking...

A look at the economy of Colorado’s Western Slope

During a visit to Grand Junction, Denver Branch Executive Nick Sly interacted with business operators and local leaders.

Beyond the data: McCook visit explores the local economy

A recent trip to McCook, Nebraska, included visiting small businesses to learn firsthand about economic conditions.

Outreach and local insight in western Kansas

Regional Executive Jeremy Hill engaged with business and civic leaders in Dodge City and Rexford and explored the local economies.

Economic forum and hands-on tours in Woodward, Oklahoma

The Oklahoma City Branch's staff got up-close looks at business and civic operations in the northwestern region of the state.

From the Vault: Big changes for Omaha Branch in 1957

At the Branch's former home on Dodge Street, a broad expansion project created some much-needed elbow room.

Looking Back: The Federal Open Market Committee and its voting rotation

TEN's Federal Reserve history series explains how the FOMC and its voting procedures took shape over the decades.

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