Research Library

This All-party Parliamentary Group inquiry considers how to help vulnerable young people manage their money, based on a call for evidence and consultation with YPs who had experienced homelessness.

A national survey of financial knowledge levels and behaviour of adult New Zealanders in 2013 commissioned by New Zealand’s Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income.

The study aimed to create an evidence base on the financial inclusion of private tenants in the UK, including size, characteristics, and an overview of experiences and attitudes.

In order to target debt and money advice services more effectively, the Money Advice Service commissioned Public Knowledge and Experian to segment the over-indebted population of the UK.

Money workshops and mentoring programme delivered by The Smith Family aim at young people aged 18-24 years engaged in tertiary or post-secondary education.

Face-to-face financial education provided to students in lower stream high schools in Germany, delivered by volunteer 'finance coaches'.

The report and recommendations of a UK Government Steering Group on Simple Financial Products: those that are easy to understand and enable consumers to plan and manage their every-day finances.

An assessment of the social impact of National Australia Bank’s mentor-based financial support programme for indigenous Australian communities, using a Social Return on Investment approach.

An evaluation of StartSmart, an Australian financial literacy programme for children and young people.

The research identifies people falling below what the public agrees is a minimum standard of living and measures poverty and exclusion using a wide range of rigorous methods.