Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Too many Americans do not have the financial knowledge they need to effectively manage their finances, use credit, and plan for retirement."

"I know personally the challenges that families face when they are unable to save or to borrow money for unexpected expenses."

"In order to bring about a positive change in investor behavior, we must provide investors with the tools and information they need to make informed decisions."

"I worked to include a provision in the Dodd-Frank Act that requires the SEC to conduct a study of financial literacy among retail investors."