Volume
51
Issue
3
DOI
10.34068/joe.51.03.32
Abstract
The research reported here assessed the financial literacy of older adults living in rural communities, current use of and attitudes towards debt, and debt pressures. Those surveyed exhibit low credit card usage and responsible payment practices. Most never use credit to pay medical expenses. Respondents display a financial literacy level similar to the Jump$tart Coalition's 2008 college sample. While the financial situations and well-being for most are positive, those with financial pressures face some negative outcomes. Increasing financial literacy and teaching basic budgeting to a targeted segment of older adults have the potential to increase well-being and family relationships.
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Recommended Citation
St. Pierre, E., & Shreffler, K. (2013). Credit Card Usage among Older Adults: Assessing Financial Literacy and Pressures. The Journal of Extension, 51(3), Article 32. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.51.03.32
