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2021 Spring TEN Magazine

This issue of TEN Magazine explores the saving habits of Americans during the pandemic, the need for affordable housing, and updates on an unprecedented year and FedNow from our president.

Featured articles
Study shows surge in savings during the pandemic

Research found a significant increase in savings as a percentage of personal income amid COVID-19

Economic conditions heighten urgency for affordable housing solutions

The Kansas City Fed is engaging tenants, landlords and others to help improve access to safe, stable living arrangements in...

President’s Message: Sharing reflections in the wake of an unprecedented year

Last year was one for the books. There is hope that 2021 will mark the beginning of a return to something more like normal.

FedNow Service: George provides update on faster payments

The FedNow Service, which will enable financial institutions to provide instant payment services, is scheduled to launch in 2023.

Kansas City Fed rated among best places to work for LGBTQ equality

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City received the highest possible score on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index report.

New Kansas City Fed resource summarizes economic conditions for U.S. agriculture

The quarterly Ag Bulletin includes an outlook summary, followed by charts on current U.S. economic indicators.

Ask an Economist: Community banks and the Paycheck Protection Program

Research shows that community banks have played an outsized role in the Paycheck Protection Program.

From the Vault: Looking back to the Bank's first Annual Report

Composition of the Annual Report has changed significantly over the decades. The Bank’s first was included in a document...