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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2024 Nov 14.
Published in final edited form as: J Retire. 2024 Oct 31;12(2):76–94. doi: 10.3905/jor.2024.1.164

Table A1. Questions for the Retirement Knowledge Indicator (RKI).

Instructions: For the following questions, please respond by circling yes or no.

Yes No
1. Do you know how saving accounts work and how money grows over time in these accounts? Yes No
2. Do you know what you have to do to plan for retirement? Yes No
3. Do you know the different types of plans for retirement savings or retirement available? Yes No
4. Have you talked to a family member or friend about planning for retirement and ways to prepare? Yes No
5. Have you obtained information about planning for retirement in a book, magazine or brochure? Yes No
6. Have you obtained information about planning for retirement through a computer or cellphone using the Internet? Yes No
7. Have you consulted with financial advisor on how to plan for retirement person? Yes No
8. Have you obtained information about planning for retirement in a workshop? Yes No
9. Have you ever thought what age you plan to retire? Yes No
10. Have you ever tried to calculate how much you would have to save for retirement? Yes No