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A Gap in Financial Literacy Is Hurting Women's Long-Term Well-Being

May 11, 2018

Nasdaq // Erika Karell

Financial literacy rates are declining overall with young Americans, but across three surveyed generations women consistently tested worse than men on money and wealth management. This gendered gap in knowledge adversely affects women's ability to plan financially for their future, and emphasizes the importance of financial literacy education across the board.

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