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There’s a financial literacy gender gap − and older women are eager for education that meets their needs

  • Written by Lila Rabinovich, Social scientist, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imageKnowledge is power − especially where money is concerned.Rockaa/E+/Getty Images

Every day, families across the U.S. have to make difficult decisions about budgeting, spending, insurance, investments, savings, retirement and on and on. When faced with these choices, financial literacy – that is, knowing how to make informed decisions...

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