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  • Gender Differences in Financial Literacy

    • PRESENTATIONS
    June 29, 2021

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  • Financial Well-being and Literacy in the Midst of a Pandemic

    • PRESENTATIONS
    June 14, 2021

  • Financial Fragility during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    • PUBLICATIONS
    May 17, 2021

    Abstract: Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the US economy was closed to limit the virus's spread, and several emergency interventions were implemented. Our analysis of older (45–75) respondents fielded in April–May of 2020 indicates that about 1 in… Read More »

  • Financial Fragility during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    • WORKING PAPERS
    November 03, 2020

    Abstract: Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the US economy was closed to limit the virus’ spread, and several emergency interventions were implemented. Our analysis of older (45-75) respondents fielded in April-May of 2020 indicates that about one in… Read More »

  • Women in Finance

    • VIDEO
    October 14, 2019

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  • Financial Fraud among Older Americans: Evidence and Implications

    • PUBLICATIONS
    December 14, 2018

    Abstract: Objectives: The consequences of poor financial capability at older ages are serious and include making mistakes with credit, spending retirement assets too quickly, and being defrauded by financial predators. Because older persons are at or past the peak of… Read More »

  • Financial Fraud among Older Americans: Evidence and Implications

    • WORKING PAPERS
    July 12, 2018

    Abstract: The consequences of poor financial capability at older ages are serious and include making mistakes with credit, spending retirement assets too quickly, and being defrauded by financial predators. Because older persons are at or past the peak of their… Read More »

  • Gender Differences in Financial Literacy: Evidence and Implications

    • PRESENTATIONS
    June 04, 2018

  • Exploring the Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Financial Consequences of Fraud: Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study

    • REPORTS
    April 26, 2018

    Summary: The consequences of poor financial capability at older ages are serious and include making mistakes with credit, drawing down retirement assets too quickly, and being defrauded by financial predators. Because older persons are close to or past the peak of… Read More »

  • Causes and Consequences of Financial Mismanagement at Older Ages

    • REPORTS
    April 26, 2018

    Summary: The consequences of poor financial capability at older ages are potentially serious, particularly when people make mistakes with credit, draw down retirement assets too quickly, or are defrauded by financial predators. Because older persons are close to or past the… Read More »

  • The Gender Gap in Financial Literacy

    • PRESENTATIONS
    October 17, 2017

  • Financial Literacy Among U.S. Hispanics: New Insights from the Personal Finance (P-Fin) Index

    • REPORTS
    October 13, 2017

    Summary: This report uses the inaugural wave of the TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index (P-Fin Index) to examine financial literacy among Hispanics. A more refined understanding of Hispanic financial literacy could accelerate initiatives to improve their financial well-being.Personal finance knowledge… Read More »

  • The Gender Gap in Financial Literacy: A Global Perspective

    • REPORTS
    July 11, 2017

    Summary: Financial literacy is a skill that is essential if one is to participate in today’s economy. Wide-ranging developments in the financial marketplace have contributed to growing concerns about the level of financial literacy of citizens of many countries. Through… Read More »

  • The Gender Gap in Financial Literacy: A Global Perspective

    • POLICY BRIEFS
    July 11, 2017

    Summary: With data on financial literacy from a survey of more than 150,000 people in 140 economies worldwide, the 2014 Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services Global Financial Literacy Survey (S&P Global FinLit Survey) represents the most comprehensive global measure of… Read More »

  • Financial Capability and Financial Literacy among Working Women: New Insights

    • REPORTS
    March 09, 2017

    Summary: The following report provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal finances of working women. Using data from the National Financial Capability Study conducted in 2015, we examined the financial capability of working women and how it changed since 2012. The… Read More »

  • Women and Retirement Security

    • REPORTS
    September 30, 2016

    Summary: Our research investigates whether and how older women’s current and anticipated future labor force patterns has changed over time, to evaluate the factors associated with longer work lives and plans to continue working at older ages. For our empirical… Read More »

  • Older Women’s Labor Market Attachment, Retirement Planning, and Household Debt

    • WORKING PAPERS
    August 31, 2016

    Abstract: The goal of this paper is to ascertain whether older women’s current and anticipated future labor force patterns have changed over time, and if so, to evaluate the factors associated with longer work lives and plans to continue work at… Read More »

  • How financially literate are women? An overview and new insights

    • PUBLICATIONS
    June 16, 2016

    Abstract: We document strikingly similar gender differences in financial literacy across countries. When asked to answer questions that measure knowledge of basic financial concepts, women are less likely than men to answer correctly and more likely to indicate that they do… Read More »

  • HOW FINANCIALLY LITERATE ARE WOMEN? AN OVERVIEW AND NEW INSIGHTS

    • WORKING PAPERS
    February 19, 2016

    Abstract: We document strikingly similar gender differences in financial literacy across countries. When asked to answer questions that measure knowledge of basic financial concepts, women are less likely than men to answer correctly and more likely to indicate that they… Read More »

  • Pensions and the Importance of Financial Literacy Education for Women

    • VIDEO
    January 22, 2016

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  • Hispanic Personal Finances: Financial Literacy and Decision-making Among College-Educated Hispanics

    • PRESENTATIONS
    November 12, 2015

  • Hispanic Personal Finances: Financial Literacy and Decisionmaking Among College-Educated Hispanics

    • POLICY BRIEFS
    May 18, 2015

    Summary: This report examines the personal finances—assets, liabilities, planning behaviors, financial vulnerability and financial literacy—of college-educated Hispanics, i.e., those with high school degrees who report at least “some college” as their highest level of educational attainment. Many college-educated Hispanics are, in… Read More »

  • Hispanic Personal Finances: Financial Literacy and Decisionmaking Among College-Educated Hispanics

    • REPORTS
    May 18, 2015

    Summary: This report examines the personal finances—assets, liabilities, planning behaviors, financial vulnerability and financial literacy—of college-educated Hispanics, i.e., those with high school degrees who report at least “some college” as their highest level of educational attainment. Many college-educated Hispanics are, in… Read More »

  • Working Women’s Financial Capability: An Analysis Across Family Status and Career Stages

    • PRESENTATIONS
    March 27, 2015

  • HOW FINANCIALLY LITERATE ARE WOMEN? AN OVERVIEW AND NEW INSIGHTS

    • WORKING PAPERS
    March 27, 2015

    Abstract: We document strikingly similar gender differences in financial literacy across countries. When asked to answer questions that measure knowledge of basic financial concepts, women are less likely than men to answer correctly and more likely to indicate that they do… Read More »

  • WORKING WOMEN’S FINANCIAL CAPABILITY

    • POLICY BRIEFS
    January 06, 2015

    Summary: Women today make up 47% of the workforce and contribute more to the U.S. economy than ever before. Yet compared to men, women still face steep financial challenges. Analysis by the TIAA-CREF Institute describes working women’s financial needs and capabilities… Read More »

  • FINANCIAL SOPHISTICATION IN THE OLDER POPULATION

    • PUBLICATIONS
    October 01, 2014

    Abstract:  This paper examines data on financial sophistication among the U.S. older population, using a special-purpose module implemented in the Health and Retirement Study. We show that financial sophistication is deficient for older respondents (aged 55+). Specifically, many in this… Read More »

  • Working Women’s Financial Capability: An Analysis across Family Status and Career Stages

    • REPORTS
    August 01, 2014

    Summary: This study increases our understanding of the unique financial needs of working women by examining key factors associated with their personal finances and identifying issues that are critical to their financial future. The study provides an overview of working women’s… Read More »

  • Financial Literacy for Vulnerable Groups

    • VIDEO
    June 21, 2012

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  • Financial Literacy for Vulnerable Groups

    • VIDEO
    June 21, 2012

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  • Raising Awareness of Tax-Time Saving Options (for the low-income population) and Encouraging Better Financial Decision Making Among Low-Income and Minority Groups

    • VIDEO
    June 21, 2012

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  • Improving Legal Immigrant’s Access to Financial Services

    • VIDEO
    June 21, 2012

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