Financial literacy and retirement planning in Ghana

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Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the impact of financial literacy on savings and retirement planning in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach: The study uses primary data collected from a sample of formal sector workers and probit models, to assess how financial literacy affects retirement planning. Findings: The empirical analysis of this study shows that most individuals lack knowledge of basic concepts of finance. This study finds that only about 27% of respondents were able to correctly answer three simple questions on inflation, interest compounding and risk diversification. Generally, the young, the old, women, low-income earners and the less educated perform worst on financial literacy measures. Also, financial literacy has a positive significant impact on the probability of saving for retirement. Practical implications: The low level of financial literacy observed should be of concern to policymakers. Evidently, concrete measures are required to strengthen the knowledge of particularly those in the vulnerable groups such as the young, the old, women, low-income earners and the less educated, in order to enable them to prepare adequately for retirement. Originality/value: The study contributes to the scant financial literacy and financial behavior literature in developing countries such as Ghana.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)103-118
Number of pages16
JournalReview of Behavioral Finance
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Financial literacy
  • Ghana
  • Retirement planning

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