
Karen Holden
Expert on the economic status of the older population and on financial literacy
Professor emerita, consumer science and public affairs School of Human Ecology Work: 608-263-9283 kcholden@wisc.edu Home page
Topics
- Social Security and pensions
- preparation for and economic effects of widowhood
- financial literacy
Achievements
- Currently co-investigator of Financial Literacy Research Consortium grant from Social Security Administration
- Founder (and current affiliate) of Center for Financial Security
- Served on National Academy of Social Insurance Task force, which examined the administrative requirements for possible individualized accounts in Social Security