Financial capability: Literacy, behavior, and distress

We inspect the influence of individual financial knowledge and financial behavior on the proba- bility of experiencing financial distress. Using the 2015 National Financial Capability Study, we examine three measures of financial distress related to bill payment, retirement saving, and being late wi...

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Published in:Financial services review (Greenwich, Conn.) Conn.), 2023-11, Vol.27 (4), p.391-411
Main Authors: Scott, Janine K., Vu, Nghia Nguyen, Cheng, Yuanshan, Gibson, Philip
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We inspect the influence of individual financial knowledge and financial behavior on the proba- bility of experiencing financial distress. Using the 2015 National Financial Capability Study, we examine three measures of financial distress related to bill payment, retirement saving, and being late with a mortgage payment. Financial literacy and financial behavior indices are constructed using questions from the survey that pertain to financial knowledge (ranging in complexity) and financial decision-making. In addition to the influence of socioeconomic factors, the conclusion suggests that financial literacy and positive behavior reduces financial distress stemming from simple financial matters. However, the opposite is observed for more complex financial decisions.
ISSN:1873-5673
1057-0810
DOI:10.61190/fsr.v27i4.3406