An empirical study on how financial literacy contributes to preparation for retirement
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Abstract This study provides empirical evidence on the mechanisms through which financial literacy may be associated with saving for retirement, in the three phases of the decision-making process – information perception, information search and evaluation, and decision-making and implementation. The results indicate that financial literacy has significantly positive effects on one's awareness of post-retirement financial needs, comparing alternatives when purchasing financial products, displaying fewer present-time bias, and planning for and setting aside funds for retirement. Financial literacy not only directly contributes to planning for the future, but also indirectly via a reduction in behavioral biases.
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Vol 23
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pp. 418-431
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Vol 2
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pp. 1-5
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2016 ◽
Vol 113
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pp. 8658-8663
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