This paper by Annamaria Lusardi & Peter Tufano, which was presented at the Family Financial Security Symposium hosted by CFS in April, 2010, analyzes a national sample of Americans with respect to their debt literacy, financial experiences, and their judgments about the extent of their indebtedness. Debt literacy is measured by questions testing knowledge of fundamental concepts related … Continue reading Debt Literacy, Financial Experiences, and Overindebtedness
Annamaria Lusardi
Family Financial Security Symposium
Date: April 19 and 20, 2010 Description: The CFS convened researchers, practitioners and policymakers to explore challenges and opportunities in consumers’ financial literacy and stability. The event, “Family Financial Security: Implications for Policy and Practice,” introduced some of the most recent and cutting-edge studies that bring new insights into economic behavior. The symposium addressed three … Continue reading Family Financial Security Symposium
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 