ERIC Number: EJ1035300
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Oct
Pages: 11
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Perceived Barriers to Savings among Low- to Moderate-Income Households that Do Not Save Regularly
Mauldin, Teresa; Bowen, Cathy Faulcon; Cheang, Michael
Journal of Extension, v51 n5 Article 5RIB4 Oct 2013
The study reported here examined the differences in barriers to savings among low- to moderate-income households who do not save regularly. Characteristics associated with individuals who perceived they could and could not save included age, presence of child under 18 years of age, and gender. Having no money left over, being late on bills and/or credit card payments, being under- or unemployed and having been affected by a natural disaster were associated with perception of whether one could save. Recommendations for Extension educators working with limited resource audiences are suggested.
Descriptors: Money Management, Low Income Groups, Family Income, Barriers, Age Differences, Family Structure, Children, Gender Differences, Employment Level, Natural Disasters, Questionnaires, Surveys, Economic Factors, Statistical Analysis, Marital Status, Racial Differences, Educational Attainment, Costs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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