Influence of financial literacy on management of personal finances in a young household/Finansinio rastingumo itaka jaunimo asmeniniu finansu valdymui

The article focuses on the importance of financial literacy to management of personal finances in a young household. Responsible management of personal finances should be fostered since early stages of life, as financial mistakes made during the years of youth can be costly and difficult to correct in the future. Moreover, a high level of financial literacy has a positive impact on day-to-day decision making and leads to higher saving rates, which improves the quality of life in the long run. The paper deals with main factors affecting the low level of financial literacy in Lithuania and other countries. Results of the survey of Lithuanian residents are compared to results of similar foreign researches.