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Mitchell Quoted in TownTalk Commentary
In "A challenge for our (old) age," the author cites FLC associate director Olivia Mitchell that "we need to advance financial literacy the way we do public health" if people are to be prepared for their old age.
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AdvisorOne Article Cites FLC Research
A 2011 study by the Financial Literacy Center found that those who can’t do an interest rate calculation were less likely to plan for retirement or accumulate wealth. The study was mentioned in AdvisorOne.com.
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Workshop Highlights New Ideas to Help Consumers Make Better Financial Decisions
These videos offer presentations from "Emerging Research on Financial Literacy: A Workshop," held by the Financial Literacy Center, which brought together FLC scholars with policymakers and practitioners in the financial literacy field.
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Por Qué los Consumidores Jóvenes Deberían Limitar el Gasto
In this Spanish-language video, FLC codirector Olivia Mitchell discusses why the young should limit consumer spending. The interview was conducted by Knowledge@Wharton High School, an online journal for students interested in finding out more about the world of business.
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Why Do So Few Americans Buy Annuities?
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Featured Studies
Couple's Higher Numeracy Skills Are Linked with Greater Family Wealth
Couples who score well on a simple test of numeracy ability accumulate more wealth by middle age than couples who score poorly on such a test.
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How Do Mutual Fund Fees Affect Investor Choices?
The results from 1000 survey respondents show how mutual fund fees affect investor choices. Differences in measured financial literacy predict differences in behavior, with lower rates of literacy among women accounting for differences in choice behavior by gender.
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How Do Americans Fare in Financial Capability?
In consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation commissioned a national survey of the financial capability of American adults.
In this Population Reference Bureau interview, FLC Director Annamaria Lusardi discusses the findings of the report.
Take the Financial Knowledge Test
See how your financial knowledge compares to other Americans by answering five questions taken from the national survey, Financial Capability in the United States.
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Defaulting on Yourself: Who Loses at 401(k) Loans?
This research analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the loan feature of 401(k) plans, particularly the extent of defaults, the conditions that lead to them, and their costs in terms of well-being in retirement.
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FLC Leadership
The Financial Literacy Center is led by Director Annamaria Lusardi (center) of George Washington University and RAND; Associate Director Arie Kapteyn of RAND; and Associate Director Olivia S. Mitchell of the Wharton School, all of whom have international reputations for their work on financial literacy.
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FLC Partners
Three core partner institutions manage the research and dissemination for the Center.
Research partners support pioneering studies on financial literacy.
Strategic partners provide guidance to ensure that the Center is reaching the people it is designed to serve.
A board of outside scholars of nationally recognized experts in financial services, chosen by the Center and the SSA, offers the Center guidance on meeting its objectives.
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