scholarly journals Personal Finances in the Era of Modern Technological Solutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (29) ◽  
pp. 155-174
Author(s):  
Anna Janina Warchewska ◽  
Alfred Janc ◽  
Rafał Iwański
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Personal Finance ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Finance Management ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the article: the aim of the article is to present the essence of personal finance management using modern financial technologies. The paper seeks to answer the question of the impact financial literacy and the growth of the fintech solutions have on personal financial management. Methodology: the analysis leads to an answer to the question of which determinants have an impact on consumers' financial decisions and what remote tools the market offers. The paper hypothesizes that the intensification of educational activities tailored to each age group by institutions offering financial services may influence the greater use of modern tools in the process of personal finance management. Theoretical considerations are based on an in-depth query of literature on the subject. Research and financial experimentation in the field of financial knowledge and skills are presented. The secondary empirical material is used to analyze the development of the FinTech industry. Results: The effectiveness of financial education is observed only in specific financial behaviors. The financial industry is shaped by recipients, who instead of financial education, look e.g. financial coaching for a specific problem at different stages of their lives. Changes in population structure (aging population) and a large group of customers from disadvantaged groups (e. i. seniors, disabled people) require the development of new, matched strategies by banks and financial services providers. Too much self-confidence and a low level of consumer knowledge of cybersecurity is becoming a challenge for modern financial technologies.

scholarly journals Financial Attitudes and Behaviors of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine–Pediatrics Residents

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 639-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Wong ◽  
Patricia Ng ◽  
John Bonino ◽  
Alda Maria Gonzaga ◽  
Alexandra E. Mieczkowski
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Financial Planning ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Personal Finance ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Financial Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Educational Debt

ABSTRACT Background Residents graduate from medical school with increasing levels of debt and also may possess poor financial knowledge and practices. Prior studies have assessed resident financial knowledge and interest in financial education, yet additional information regarding their attitudes about personal finance and financial planning could be essential for the development of relevant curricula. Objective We assessed baseline financial attitudes and planning behaviors of internal medicine and internal medicine–pediatrics residents in 3 geographically diverse academic programs. Methods A modified version of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority National Financial Capability survey was administered anonymously to residents in 3 programs in spring 2017. Outcomes included levels of educational debt, positive financial planning behaviors, perception of finances and debt, and education about personal finance. Results Response rate was 62% (184 of 298). Rates of educational debt were high, with 81% (149 of 184) of respondents reporting educational debt, and the majority owing more than $100,000. Residents' financial practices were variable, and residents could be grouped into 1 of 3 categories—concerned-engaged, concerned-unengaged, and unconcerned-unengaged—based on their engagement with debt and financial management. Residents with high debt (> $250,000) had a bimodal distribution of respondents who strongly agreed and those who strongly disagreed they were concerned about debt. Conclusions Resident financial attitudes and practices are variable, ranging from highly engaged residents actively managing their financial wellness to unengaged residents who have low concern, despite high educational debt.

Some Aspects about Financial Knowledge of Undergraduate Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-62
Author(s):  
Elena Moreno-García ◽  
Arturo García-Santillán ◽  
Juan Pablo Munguía-Tiburcio
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Financial Issues

The purpose of study is to measure the level of financial literacy of accounting students at the Universidad Veracruzana; campus Mocambo, considering that financial education is the knowledge that people have on financial issues in order to solve everyday problems regarding financial management. The variables analyzed include age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, learning styles and student’s perceptions on financial services, the way they take care of their money and their knowledge of five key financial issues. Three hypotheses were raised, therefore, in order to test H1 we performed a factorial analysis with an extracted principal component; to H1.a the statistical procedure of linear correlation of Pearson r and t test are applied, and to H2 a Z test is performed. Although the theory suggests that the level of higher education gives the student a better understanding of the financial issues, this research however, proves otherwise. In fact, the range of “excellent money management” is below 50%. The findings suggest that there is no a good level of financial literacy in the population studied. This fact is contrary to expectations, because the student who studies public accountant is expected to have financial knowledge in these subjects, all this, in considering the subjects which integrates the curriculum related to the field of finance. Therefore this finding should be an important indicator for the academic authorities of the Universidad Veracruzana for corrective actions in this respect.

scholarly journals Measuring and profiling financial literacy in South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth L. Nanziri ◽  
Murray Leibbrandt
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Financial Behaviour ◽  
Using Data

Background: Microeconomic theories of financial behaviour tend to assume that consumers possess financial skills necessary to undertake related financial decisions. Aim and setting: We investigated this assumption by exploring the distribution of financial literacy among South Africans. Method: In the absence of a standard measure, a financial literacy index was constructed for the country using data collected on attitudes (towards), access to and use of financial services over the period 2005–2009. In a multivariate regression analysis, we used the index to examine the extent to which differences in financial literacy correlate with demographic and economic characteristics. Results: The index revealed substantial variation in financial literacy by age, education, province and race. Overall, demographic characteristics contributed up to 10% of the financial literacy differences among individuals in South Africa. Conclusion: These results can be used to guide policy makers where to place more emphasis in terms of financial education for South Africans.

scholarly journals Financial literacy and the use of financial services in Serbia

2021 ◽  
pp. 105-114
Author(s):  
Slađana Barjaktarović-Rakočević ◽  
Nela Rakić ◽  
Marina Ignjatović ◽  
Milica Stevanović
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Financial Decision Making ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Financial Decision ◽  
The Government

Financial services industry has always drawn a lot of attention, from possible investors, those who need financing, the government and general public. Globally, financial opportunities are becoming more attractive, but also more complex. The goal of this study is to analyze the use of financial services in Serbia. We argue that financial education and literacy are preconditions for the use of financial opportunities. Research has shown that people in Serbia are not well informed about how to make sound financial decisions. The reasons why people in Serbia do not use financial products requires to a greater extent and services special attention. In order to test the differences between people in terms of how well informed they are and which services they use and why, we conducted a survey. Our results show that people with salaries higher than 100,000 RSD are well informed but not motivated to invest. Individuals with middle income do not have enough trust and think that they are not well informed about different opportunities. Additionally, we found that men are better informed than women. This paper aims to provide an overview of the use of financial services in Serbia in order to improve financial decision-making processes and understand the different financial opportunities.

scholarly journals Personal Finance Education: An Early Start To A Secure Future

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Michele Herman ◽  
Balasundram Maniam
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Finance ◽  
Us Economy ◽  
Personal Finance Education ◽  
American Schools ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Finance Education

The lack of mandated personal finance curriculum in American schools is an issue that has gained considerable momentum in recent years. Studies have indicated that personal finance education contributes to financial literacy and financial success. Although some strides have been made to incorporate personal finance education into core curriculum, statistics show that American students are financially illiterate. This paper investigates the impact of personal finance education on financial well-being and presents arguments for including personal finance education into core curriculum. This paper also provides an overview of the current trends in the US economy that are dramatically affecting the financial management behaviors of American households and their financial well-being

scholarly journals Pendidikan Keuangan Keluarga, Kesadaran Keuangan dan Tingkat Personal Finance

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-179
Author(s):  
Reza Widhar Pahlevi ◽  
Lazzuardi Nashrullah
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Personal Finance ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Family ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Financial Awareness

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of financial education on the family, financial education on campus, peers, financial literacy and financial awareness on the level of student personal finance. The sampling technique uses a non probability sampling technique. While the sampling method uses incidental sampling, whoever by chance or fits as a data source, then continues using the purposive sampling method, namely the sam-pling technique with the consideration of students of the Faculty of Economics in Yogya-karta who have taken Financial Management courses and who have taken courses that concentrate on Finance. From these considerations, 103 respondents. The data analysis technique uses multiple regression analysis. The results showed that financial education in the family, financial literacy and financial awareness had a significant effect on student personal finance, while financial education on campus and peers had no effect on student personal finance. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26905/afr.v3i2.5840

scholarly journals Financial Well-Being of Nigerian Family in Ikeja Lagos State Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ogunleye Kemisola Christianah ◽  
Mohamad Fazil Sabri ◽  
Shamsul Azahari Zainal Badari
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Recent Advancement ◽  
Financial Economy ◽  
Market Restructuring

With the recent advancement in the financial economy, it has become pertinent to families to be knowledgeable and adept in handling their finances. Financial markets terrain has increased so much, resulting in the availability of a more extensive choice of financial products and services, thus making financial decisions more complex and demanding. The ease of accessibility to inventive loans and credit services, financial market restructuring and technological advancements in the mode of offering and distributing financial services have indisputably left several individuals with a puzzling assortment of savings opportunities and decisions that need to be made. Therefore, this study was conceptualized to examine the factors that determine the financial well-being of Nigerian families in Ikeja local government, Nigeria. The researcher employed a stratified random sampling in selecting the number of employees, and 400 questionnaires were distributed to achieve a reasonable responses rate. As such, eighty (80) questionnaires were distributed to each of the five departments selected. From the study, it was shown research showed that majority of the respondents were female between the age ranges 20 to over 60 years. Results of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between financial well-being and financial management and financial strain expect for financial literacy. The regression analysis showed that the factors (financial literacy, financial stress, and business management) jointly for 45.7% of the variance in financial well-being. It was suggested that to improve economic prosperity among the employees in the local government, in Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria, an active factor is needed for family financial well-being.

Transnational financial education for Filipino migrant workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-468
Author(s):  
Juyoung Jang ◽  
Seori Choi ◽  
Chang Won Lee ◽  
Stella Go
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Contract Of Employment

This exploratory study sought to identify relevant topics for financial education programs for Filipino Employment Permit System (EPS) workers in Korea. EPS workers are temporary migrant workers who return to their home countries after their contract of employment ends. The study reviewed existing financial education programs for migrants in Korea and the Philippines and collected primary data through surveys and focus group interviews to develop a suitable financial education program for Filipino EPS workers. The results revealed that Filipino EPS workers were passive users of Korean financial services and often lacked financial literacy. Also, they did not have much communication with their families in the Philippines about financial management. A forum about transnational financial education was organized to discuss the implications of the study findings and a pilot financial education program was developed.

KEBIJAKAN KEUANGAN INKLUSIF DALAM PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI SYARIAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Efrita Norman
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Monetary Authority ◽  
Policy Reforms ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Financial Policies

  ABSTRACT This study aims to explore inclusive financial policies in the perspective of Islamic economics. The method used is a qualitative method with a literacy study and mass media analysis approach. Hasilnuya, Indonesia (BI) as the monetary authority believes the NSFI program as the main way to improve financial literacy in order to increase the ability of individuals to manage their finances. The banking sector as the majority of financial services activities in Indonesia is a front liner for the program. The strategies used in achieving financial inclusion goals include five pillars, namely financial education, increasing financial eligibility, supporting regulations, increasing intermediation facilitation, and policy reforms covering customer protection, banking agents, and phone banking. Going forward, the financial industry needs to map the potential of the community and business sector as targets of the financial inclusion program. For this reason, a comprehensive partisanship and strategy from the financial industry is needed to expand access to services for the community, especially in preparing products that can meet the savings and investment needs of the community. Keywords: Bank Indonesia, Islamic economics, financial inclusion, monetary authority.  

Income satisfaction among Millennials during COVID-19: the interplay among cognitive, noncognitive and financial factors

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Malvika Chhatwani
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
High Income ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Noncognitive Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Income Satisfaction

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine income satisfaction among Millennials during COVID-19. The authors explore the roles of cognitive factors: financial literacy and noncognitive factors: personality traits. Further, the authors also determine if financial status moderates the linkage between consumers' financial literacy and income satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachThe sample size of the study is 1754, and the data were collected from April to December 2020. The authors employ ordered logistic regression analysis in the study.FindingsThe authors find that financially literate Millennials report high-income satisfaction during the pandemic. However, the impact of the cognitive factor gets nullified after considering the role of noncognitive factors. Further, income moderates the linkage between financial literacy and income satisfaction such that financially literate consumers in the high-income category derived more income satisfaction.Practical implicationsConsumer financial education should become more pervasive, and the focus should be placed on high-income consumers as, without financial literacy, they may not report high-income satisfaction. Further, the marketers should also keep in mind that personality traits play an important role in consumers' overall satisfaction, so financial services and products should be designed considering consumer personality traits.Originality/valueThe primary contribution of the paper is to show the positive impact of cognitive and noncognitive factors on income satisfaction. Moreover, personality traits are stronger predictors of income satisfaction such that extroverted individuals have high satisfaction, whereas openness to experience and neuroticism is negatively related to income satisfaction among Millennials.

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