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The relationship between demographic factors and financial literacy

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  • Adam Ndou

    (Department of Finance, Risk Management and Banking, University of South Africa, 34 Preller street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa)

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Recently, demographic factors that influence financial literacy have become increasingly important for policymakers than ever before. The primary purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between demographic factors and financial literacy among adults in a rural and low-income areas of South Africa. The objectives were to determine which gender uses a budget, which age cohort keeps copies of financial documents, which category of education level is saving for retirement, and the correlation between education level and saving for retirement. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were used to analysed data. The results showed that males used a budget more than females by a low margin. Adults struggled to keep copies of financial documents; however, adults between the ages of 41-50 kept copies of financial documents the most. Those with matric were better savers for retirement than other levels of education, besides the fact that most adults were not saving for retirement. The study also revealed a negative correlation between education level and retirement savings. Thus, the relationship between demographic factors and financial literacy was negative. The study concludes by suggesting interventions that could help adults improve their financial literacy and manage and sustain their financial well-being. Key Words:Demographic factors, Financial literacy, Retirement saving, Budgeting

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  • Adam Ndou, 2023. "The relationship between demographic factors and financial literacy," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 12(1), pages 155-164, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:12:y:2023:i:1:p:155-164
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i1.2298
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