Highlights from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking

During this Connecting Communities webinar, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors shared key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which was fielded in October 2025 and released on May 13, 2026. The survey is a key tool for measuring the economic well-being of U.S. households and identifying potential risks to their finances. In addition to monitoring household financial circumstances, each year the survey explores a range of related topics. In 2025, it introduced new questions about the use of generative Artificial Intelligence at work, alongside expanded modules on family finances, employment, and economic hardships. The survey also continues to track other financial topics such as access to credit, housing affordability, savings and investments, child care costs, and banking.  Attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session, gaining deeper context and clarity on the findings. Related resources: Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking Interactive Charts Codebook for the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (PDF)