Lack of affordable housing is an issue across the nation that is impacting the economic stability of individuals, families, and whole communities. Zoning is often blamed as one of the key barriers to building more homes. The state of Oregon is on the cusp of implementing a major, innovative change in zoning law that could help address the problem.

Are there ways to help our families weather financial hardships? Yes, there are! Linking emergency savings and retirement savings is one of several ways to meet people’s emergency savings needs. Paulina Diaz share more about current experimentation and early success, including through the Nest Jars program in the UK.

Life is changing quickly for individuals, families, and communities. So are the challenges they face. Can government change quickly enough to meet people’s changing needs?