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The problem with Financial Literacy Month.

Authors :
Tescher, Jennifer
Source :
American Banker; 4/16/2019, Vol. 184 Issue 73, p1, 1p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

In the article, the author discusses the reasons why financial literacy programs are ineffective in changing the financial behavior of Americans. Also cited are the resolution filed by the U.S. Senate 15 years ago as of April 2019 declaring April as Financial Literacy Month, the need to provide personalized advice to financially vulnerable people to improve their situation, as well as the efforts by financial services companies to improve customers' financial health.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00027561
Volume :
184
Issue :
73
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Banker
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
135924942