Factors that explain the likelihood of completing a Chapter 13 repayment plan were identified. Using data from 489 Georgia participants who completed a 3-hour workshop, how factors differed for first-time and repeat filers were investigated. Results indicated that repeat filers were more likely...

The choice processes women investors employ when making mutual fund decisions in employer-based retirement plans were examined. A qualitative analysis of focus group material was used to investigate women's decision making environments and strategies employed for this high-consequence decision....

Income tax refunds are often significant lump-sum payments for households in the US. These payments allow households to increase their expenditures, including purchasing larger quantities of goods and stockpiling them for future consumption. Buying larger quantities allows households to reduce...