Discussion Paper

Delivery of financial literacy programs

Abstract: A critical challenge faced by educators, community leaders and policy makers is to bring financial literacy and consumer education effectively to their constituencies. Based on the qualitative evidence gleaned from focus groups, we take a pragmatic approach in proposing ways to deliver financial literacy programs to adults. This article makes several suggestions for implementing financial literacy programs, from outlining important financial literacy and consumer education topics to discussing the logistics of using various method of outreach activities.

Keywords: Financial literacy; Education; Economics;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Part of Series: Consumer and Community Affairs Policy Studies

Publication Date: 2000

Number: 2000-7