Research Library

A rapid evidence review undertaken in 2021 for the Money and Pension’s Service to identify emerging evidence of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on children’s financial education

This review sought to explore what is known in the scientific literature about the impact of financial distress on workplace performance. It generated evidence-based insight and practical recommendations for addressing employee financial wellbeing in the workplace.

An assessment of the likely impacts of COVID-19 on retirement and later life planning among adults in the UK, undertaken for the Money and Pensions Service.

This review considers evidence of the effectiveness of reward-based and prize-linked savings schemes on saving behaviour.

A summary of recent evidence for the Money and Pensions Service on the economic impacts of COVID-19 and how these may affect savings behaviour in the UK.

A review of literature and data from surveys and credit reporting, analysed by industry experts to deliver insight on the impact of coronavirus on consumer credit markets

A review of literature and data combined with primary qualitative discussions on the topic of poverty in the UK and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

A literature review by Nest Insight which summarises existing UK and US evidence of the potential benefits to employees of workplace emergency saving and the optimal design of such schemes.

A social cost-benefit analysis of MyBnk’s Money House 5-day programme, which delivers financial literacy education to young people aged 16-25 who live or are about to live independently in London.

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), developed, tested and evaluated the impacts of three prototypes with service providers, to understand if introducing behavioural changes when giving debt advice made a positive difference to client services, while supporting employees.