Financial literacy of U.S. households

Knowledge vs. long-term financial planning

Authors

  • Yasser Alhenawi Schroeder School of Business, University of Evansville
  • Khaled Elkhat Department of Accounting and Finance, The University of Southern Indiana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61190/fsr.v22i3.4654

Keywords:

Public policy, Survey, Household behavior, Personal finance, Financial literacy

Abstract

We examine the relationship between financial knowledge and long-term financial planning behavior. This analysis is important in light of the recent financial crisis and the current level of economic uncertainty. Survey responses from U.S. households are analyzed using analysis of vari­ance, subgroup analysis, and logistic regressions. Results show that surveyed households are financially knowledgeable (mean score is 75.1%), but exhibit poor financial planning skills (mean score is 59.8%). The findings also show that the correlation between knowledge and financial planning is low, albeit positive. To promote financial literacy, we suggest that public policies strive to embolden financial education during early stages of life; preferably during college years.

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Published

2013-09-30

How to Cite

Alhenawi, Y., & Elkhat, K. (2013). Financial literacy of U.S. households: Knowledge vs. long-term financial planning. Financial Services Review, 22(3), 211–244. https://doi.org/10.61190/fsr.v22i3.4654

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 3 (2013): FSR Fall 2013

Section

New Original Submission

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