Factors related to meeting the capital accumulation ratio guideline
Abstract
The capital accumulation ratio, investment assets divided by net worth, has been proposed as a useful indicator of financial health. Various experts recommend a minimum value of 25% to 50% for the ratio. When certificates of deposit are not counted as investment assets, 56% of U.S. households meet the 25% guideline and only 40% meet the 50% guideline. In a multivariate logistic regression, education, income, number of years until retirement, overspending, and financial risk tolerance are positively related to meeting the guidelines.
Citation
Original: Factors Related to Meeting the Capital Accumulation Ratio Guideline. Rui Yao; Sherman D Hanna; Catherine P Montalto. Financial Services Review; Summer 2002; 11, 2; ABI/INFORM Global, pg. 153.
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