Economic and financial socialisation is essential for building a person's confidence in managing finances independently and fostering financial self-sufficiency. The growing complexity of the financial environment, marked by market globalisation, digital transformation and accessibility of...

Background and purpose of the article: The main aim of the article is to present financial literacy (FL) and consumer over-indebtedness (OI) according to the primary survey in Poland. The auxiliary aim is to analyse the importance of financial literacy in reducing consumer over-indebtedness from...

Empirical research confirms that the financial behaviour of consumers differs from generation to generation - in terms of saving, spending money and also the use of credit. The main objective of this article is to determine the level of financial wellbeing and the relation between psychological...

This report uses the Time Value of Money (TVM) framework to evaluate and compare consumer loan offers from three Lithuanian credit providers: Inbank, Artea, and Saldo Bank. Focusing on a loan amount of €5000, the study examines repayment terms of 12, 24, and 36 months, each with different...

Managing personal finances is a valuable skill. Rules of thumb simplify financial management and help families translate theoretical knowledge into practical application. In this study, we focus on the emergency buffer, a crucial component of sound personal finances. Our data confirms that...

Financial advice seeking is associated with many positive benefits for consumers. Yet, most U.S. households are not working with a financial planner and research has pointed to the lack of racial and ethnic diversity among those who do. This study examines racial/ethnic disparities in using a...

The aim of the article is to analyse the structure of consumer behaviour models and their applications to financial behaviour. The paper is theoretical in nature, examining generational breakdowns and selected trends in consumer behaviour. An analysis of the 'rules' significant for types of...

This paper investigated the wealth puzzle by examining the relationships among personal finance (PF), expenditure behavior (EB), and financial management (FM). Data from a diverse sample of 2000 indi-viduals across regions such as Kosovo, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Turkey, Pakistan, Nepal, Uganda,...

Financial education is a crucial determinant of informed decisions, in both the private and social spheres. From a life cycle perspective, it improves personal finance. From youth to retirement, basic economic and financial competences, including specific pension literacy, help to plan for the...

In this paper, we examine financial literacy and financial resilience in Italy. We show that financial literacy is particularly low among the young, women, and the less educated. We also highlight regional differences in financial knowledge, with individuals in Southern Italy performing worse....

This study aims to develop an original financial intelligence quotient (FIQ) measurement conceptual model, including guidelines for adequately handling personal finances in four developed areas to serve as benchmarks of financial intelligence. Four hypotheses were raised, one of them consists of...

This paper examines financial literacy in Canada using a dataset from early 2023 that measures the knowledge of middle-aged Canadians regarding their retirement income system. We first document important financial literacy differences across gender, age, education, and labor market status. Using...

We study the spillover effects of cognitive decline in one member of a coupled household on the financial outcomes of their partner and assess how "own" and spillover effects are moderated by the structure of household financial decision-making. We use a large, nationally representative...

Do financial advisors recommend cryptocurrency investment within a household portfolio? Cryptocurrencies have emerged in popularity as households seek to maximize returns. Financial advisors are expected to provide beneficial advice for a household in managing financial decisions including...

A large share of the global workforce lacks access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. In Colombia, where labor informality is high, the government introduced the Beneficios Económicos Periódicos (BEPS) program to promote voluntary retirement savings. However, many enrollees fail to...

The current research was taken up to identify and assess the key enablers of household financial resilience in Southwest Asian nations. The research technique used was Interpretive Structural Modeling. We identified twelve enablers which impact household financial resilience which we then used...

Amidst the global ascent of financial technologies (FinTech), Argentina presents a critical case for examining how these platforms shape debt relations among marginalized households. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this article draws on quantitative data from the Central Bank of the Republic...