The Routledge Handbook of Financial Literacy

Financial literacy and financial education are not new topics, even though interest in these topics among policymakers, financial authorities, and academics continues to grow. The Routledge Handbook of Financial Literacy provides a comprehensive reference work that addresses both research perspectives and practical applications to financial education. This is the first volume to summarize the milestones of research […]

Introduction to Financial Education

Listen to Brenda’s recent podcast interview with Dr. Pål Vik and Lisa Davis from the Money and Pensions Service to discuss what is financial education, what does it aim to achieve and what do we know about its impact.

Financial literacy and education: What we know and still need to learn

Download Journal Article   Abstract This article provides a high-level overview of the 32 chapters in The Routledge Handbook of Financial Literacy. Among the observations are the importance of the definitions researchers and educators choose to guide their work in financial literacy, the importance of measurements that are consistent with the definitions, and the importance […]

College Students and Financial Literacy: What They Know and What We Need to Learn

Download Journal Article   Abstract Previous research focused on college students and their credit card usage. This study examines college students’ overall financial management practices using quantitative and qualitative data from a multi-state research project. Specifically, the study investigates how college students acquire financial knowledge and behaviors and the factors that place some students at […]