This paper presents a systematic and comprehensive meta-analysis of the literature on
financial education interventions that focuses on financial education studies designed to …

This article reviews the evaluation literature on financial education and counseling for adults
in order to synthesize implications for research and practice. Most evaluations report positive …

In a meta-analysis of 126 impact evaluation studies, we find that financial education
significantly impacts financial behavior and, to an even larger extent, financial literacy …

A lack of financial literacy can hamper the ability of individuals to make well-informed
financial decisions. For people who exhibit problems with financial decision making …

Investigates whether a particular aspect of borrowers' financial literacy¿ their numerical
ability¿ may have played a role in the subprime mortgage collapse. The authors measure …

This is an investigation into the impact of financial literacy on new venture survival. A model
is proposed in which increased adoption of financial tools (eg financial statements and …

In this study we report findings about financial literacy and financial planning behavior
based on a financial advisory program in India. We evaluate survey responses to three …

Consumers routinely enter into long-term contracts with providers of goods and services-
from credit cards, mortgages, cell phones, insurance, TV, and internet services to household …

Financial literacy can explain a significant proportion of wealth inequality. Among the key
components of financial literacy are numeracy and money management skills. Our study …

We use data from an online financial service to show that many consumers fail to stick to
their self-set debt paydown plans. This behavior is best explained by present bias. Our …