When people exchange ideas, both truths and falsehoods can proliferate. We study the role of explanations for the spread of truths and falsehoods in 15 financial decision tasks. Participants record the reasoning behind each of their answers with incentives for accuracy of their listeners’...

We examine financial literacy in Germany and its relevance for financial wellbeing. Using data from the Panel on Household Finances collected in 2021, we show that about 62% of German households answer the Big Three financial literacy questions correctly. Those with lower education, who are out...

Integrating ESG factors into investment strategies is a rapidly growing trend, but less is known about how investors value these ESG factors. The characteristics of investors prioritizing ESG in their decisions remain under-recognized. This study uses the Value-Belief-Norm conceptual framework...

This study examines the relationship between financial socialization and well-being (financial and subjective) mediated by three motivations: financial knowledge, goal setting, and self-control, either directly on financial behaviors or indirectly through financial skills on financial behaviors...

Optimal financial well-being is a goal for both financial professionals and consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about consumers' financial well-being. This study sought to explore the factors related to financial well-being using the Personal Financial Wellness framework (Joo,...