Honors Thesis Defense: Ann Heyen

“Understanding Financial Capability: An Enhancement to a Psychologically Rich Life.”

Financial capability is characterized as the ability to make sound financial decisions as an independent individual. This study comprises a review of 120 financial articles published in peer-reviewed journals from 2009-2024 with research based in the United States of America. The conclusions drawn from the literature review will be analyzed through the conceptual framework of a psychologically rich life.