Financial literacy among young college students: Advancements and future directions

<ns3:p>Abstract* Financial literacy is one of the most important skills that people need in the 21st century, especially the youngest, as is the case with college students and mastering personal finance skills. This topic has gained importance in recent years in the field of scientific research. The objective of this study was to identify the most relevant factors related to financial education among young university students. A systematic literature review was developed based on the parameters established by the PRISMA statement. A total of 44 datasets were analyzed to identify the most recurring factors in the literature. Finally, the validity of the most relevant issues pertaining to the subject of study were identified. Thus, two themes were evident that are still valid and the most frequent in the literature on financial literacy among university students: financial behavior and financial knowledge. It is concluded that financial Inclusion, Budgeting, Financial Attitude, and Adolescents are other topics with a promising future in future research. The results of this study provide a structured guide for future research and help to identify research gaps that can be addressed in future studies.</ns3:p>