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Public Policy Institute

Homeownership Education Counseling

This brief report explains the history of homeownership education counseling (HEC), types of mortgage counseling programs, the issues that are key to effective HEC, and their implications for public p ... More

Article | July 2, 2010

Older Online Investors: Trading Activity, Information Sources, Online Trading Experiences, and Privacy Issues

Key findings from a national survey, conducted online, of online investors age 45 and older. A Public Policy Institute Data Digest by Sharon Hermanson of AARP's Online Investor Study. (5 pages) More

Article | June 10, 2010

Financial Literacy: More Important Than Ever

In the wake of a $7 trillion decline in the value of pensions and household portfolios, financial literacy is more important than ever. More

Article | May 19, 2010

Survey of State Investment Adviser Laws: A Chartbook

This AARP Public Policy Institute report by Maureen Thompson of The Hastings Group updates information on the content of state investment adviser laws and the capacity of state securities agencies to ... More

Article | May 19, 2010

The Fair Credit Reporting Act: Issues and Policy Options

The FCRA's effectiveness can be improved by including provisions designed to increase the accuracy of consumer reports, improve the dispute resolution process, prevent identity theft and assist the vi ... More

Article | May 15, 2010