Their article, "Experimental Evidence on the Effects of Financial Education on Elementary School Students' Knowledge, Behavior, and Attitudes," appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of the Journal of Consumer Affairs. The winner will be announced at the American Council on Consumer Interests annual meeting, to be held June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
J. Michael Collins
Financial Coaching: Review of Existing Research
Note: This brief was updated in 2017. Access the most recent version here. The Center for Financial Security, led by J. Michael Collins, released this brief summarizing research into the theories underlying financial coaching and the effects of financial coaching on participant behaviors and outcomes. This review covers 26 reports, articles, and other documents, an encouraging … Continue reading Financial Coaching: Review of Existing Research
Webinar: It’s Not Like I’m Poor – Discussion of New Book
Date: May 19, 2015 Description: CFS hosted a webinar on the newly published book It's Not Like I'm Poor: How Working Families Make Ends Meet in a Post-Welfare World. Authors Sarah Halpern-Meekin and Laura Tach presented research from their new book followed by discussion by Robin McKinney and Julian Huerta on the policy and practice perspective … Continue reading Webinar: It’s Not Like I’m Poor – Discussion of New Book
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 