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Abstract:
Introduction:
Financial literacy is the major challenge faced by all the countries globally. Adequate
level of financial literacy is required for financial wellbeing of the individual and that
of the family. Ineffective money management can also result in behavior that makes
consumers more vulnerable to a financial crisis (Braunstein and Welch, 2002).
Conclusion:
Financial Literacy integrates the gap between developed countries and developing
countries. The main objective of this review paper has been to recognize and compile
the list of factors affecting the awareness level of individuals. The decision of
financial literacy has been influenced by various external and internal factors. Factors
like financial knowledge, financial attitude, Financial Skills, Financial risk tolerance,
financial awareness, financial behavior are important contributors to financial literacy
level. The above factors can be used for survey purpose to identify the level of
financial literacy among women, rural individual, students and retired persons.
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