| 2013 |
Werstein, K. M., Hira, T. K. and Welch, A. S. Self-Control predicts physical and financial health behaviors: A changing environment rewards a new personality profile. American Psychological Association Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 31- August 4. |
| 2009 |
Hira, T. K. How to Survive and Thrive Even in Financially Stressed Times. Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, April 8. |
| 2009 |
Hira, T. K. Financial Literacy: National Perspective—Local and Personal Implications. Minnesota Jump$tart Coalition Annual Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 9. |
| 2004 |
Hira, T. K. Consumer bankruptcy—Global comparisons (North America, Asia, and Europe). Eastern Regional Family Economics and Resource Management Association (EFERMA) Regional Symposium on Consumer Bankruptcy, February. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Factors influencing borrowers’ money behavior: Evidence from the research. Credit Industry Research Council (CIRC), Fall Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, September. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Need for financial education: Why now? (keynote). Connecticut State Board of Education Financial Literacy Symposium, Hartford, Connecticut, March 27. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Need for financial education: Role of family and consumer sciences professionals. Annual conference, Wisconsin Family and Consumer Sciences, Madison, Wisconsin, March 7. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Predictors of family economic well-being. Journalism Fellowships in Child and Family Policy Conference, University of Maryland, Washington, D.C., January 8. |
| 2002 |
Hira, T. K. Family and consumer sciences: A profession for the future. Annual meeting of New Mexico Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
| 2001 |
Hira, T. K. Family and consumer sciences: Future directions. Arizona Family and Consumer Science Association, Tucson, Arizona. |
| 1999 |
Hira, T. K. Socio-psychological aspect of money behavior (individual and family dynamics): Response from academia. The National Association of Personal Finance Advisors (NAPFA), Advance Planners Conference, Denver, Colorado. |
| 1998 |
Hira, T. K. Bankruptcy and Gambling in Iowa: Is there a connection? Annual Conference for the National Coalition against Gambling Expansion, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| 1997 |
Hira, T. K. Financial beliefs and behaviors of college students. In Touch Forum, annual conference for student loan officers and financial aid advisors, Jacksonville, Florida. |
| 1997 |
Hira, T. K. Distance education and delivery media: Implications for teaching (panel member). American Association Family and Consumer Sciences, Washington, D.C. |
| 1997 |
Hira, T. K. Beijing Action Group: Implementing the Beijing Platform (international section, panel member). American Association Family and Consumer Sciences, Washington, D.C. |
| 1997 |
Hira, T. K. Consumer credit culture: Implications for the 21st century. International Credit Association (ICA) District VI Conference, Omaha, Nebraska. |
| 1996 |
Hira, T. K. Women and financial planning: Their role in creating and preserving family’s wealth. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Convention, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1996 |
Hira, T. K. Consumer behavior: An important variable in the credit risk model. Citicorp’s global credit conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. |
| 1996 |
Hira, T. K. Financial attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors: Differences by age. National Conference of International Credit Association (ICA), New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| 1996 |
Hira, T. K. Lifestyle concerns for those planning to retire. John Deere Company, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1996 |
Hira, T. K. Financial planning for female small business owners. Iowa Association of Cosmetologists, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1996 |
Hira, T. K. Social and psychological factors influencing saving and spending behavior of American consumers. International Credit Association, Iowa Chapter, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1996 |
Hira, T. K. Money Personalities: An empirical look. Nazaruddin Financial Planning Group, Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
| 1995 |
Hira, T. K. Understanding forces behind money behavior: Implications for financial advisors. Annual retreat of the Colorado Society of Certified Financial Planners (CFPs), Breckenridge, Colorado. |
| 1995 |
Hira, T. K. Social and psychological aspects of money: Implications for high school teachers. International Credit Association (ICA) of Midlands, Train the Trainers seminar, Omaha, Nebraska. |
| 1995 |
Hira, T. K. Family resource management approach to moderating the effect of toxic environment on children. Invited response to James Garbarino’s keynote address at the 2nd General Session of American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| 1995 |
Hira, T. K. Role of family in developing money management attitudes: An insight for financial professionals (keynote). Master planner section of the Annual Conference of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners (ICFP), San Diego, California. |
| 1995 |
Hira, T. K. Ethics work for professionals in financial planning. Iowa Society of Certified Financial Planners, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K. Understanding the needs and resources available to work with limited resource adults. National conference sponsored by the National Coalition for Consumer Education and AT&T Consumer Credit Education Fund, Jacksonville, Florida. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K., and M. Born. Professional ethics: What do we teach? What do we do? Implications for the profession. Association for Financial Counseling, Planning and Counseling Education, Nashville, Tennessee. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K. Financial planning needs and processes: Implications for women. Iowa Home Economics Educators’ Conference, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K. Differences in bankruptcy circumstances and consequences for petitioners filing under Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. Annual seminar of National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
| 1993 |
Hira, T. K. Levels of credit use and savings among Americans: Policy implications. Personal Economics Summit; The Institute of Certified Financial Planners, Washington, D.C. |
| 1993 |
Hira, T. K. International consumer credit trends. International Credit Association (ICA), Train the Trainer seminar, Omaha, Nebraska. |
| 1993 |
Hira, T. K. The strategic role of academic involvement in the future of financial planning profession. Annual retreat of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners (ICFP), Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. |
| 1993 |
Hira, T. K. Retirement planning: Research findings and implications for female baby boomers. American Home Economics Association (AHEA), Orlando, Florida. |
| 1993 |
Hira, T. K. Research linkages within agricultural experiment stations. American Home Economics Association (AHEA), research section, Orlando, Florida. |
| 1993 |
Fanslow, A. M., N. J. Helgerson, and T. K. Hira. Iowa money manager project: 1982–1991. Des Moines Association of Life Underwriters, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1992 |
Hira, T. K. Economic well-being of American families: Gearing up for the international year of the family, 1994. Annual meeting of International Section of the American Home Economics Association, Denver, Colorado. |
| 1991 |
Hira, T. K. The financial planning industry outlook: Regulations, future, and marketing of financial planning services. Personal Financial Planning Committee of the Iowa Society of CPAs, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1990 |
Hira, T. K. Investing wisely over the life cycle. Northwest Regional meeting of Iowa Home Economics Association, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Financial decision making patterns among Japanese households. University of Hawaii Department of Human Resources, Mauna, Hawaii. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Impact of consumer bankruptcy on debtor’s family life: An international comparison. 19th Advance Procedures Bankruptcy Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Role of bankruptcy as a legal alternative for overextended debtors. Accent Financial Services, West Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Changes in household financial status influencing level of satisfaction: 1982–86. Annual meeting of American Association of University Women, Marshalltown, Iowa. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Impact of bankruptcies on families: An international comparison. Regional meeting of Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Association, Focus on Research, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. |
| 1988 |
Hira, T. K. Causes and effects of consumer bankruptcies. Iowa Credit Society, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1988 |
Hira, T. K. Retirement planning for farm families: Investment strategies. Iowa State University Extension in-service training, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1988 |
Hira, T. K. Evaluation of consumer bankruptcy process: International comparisons. International Conference on Consumer Bankruptcy, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1988 |
Hira, T. K. Consumer attitude toward financial planning and financial planners. Estate Planning Council, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. |
| 1988 |
Hira, T. K. Similarities and differences between insolvent consumers in U.S.A., Japan, Canada, and Scotland. Iowa State Home Economics Extension Area Consumer/Management Specialist in-service training, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1984 |
Hira, T. K. Financial planning and its role in banking industry. Iowa Bankers Association Consumer Lending Retail Banking Conference, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1984 |
Hira, T. K. Research: How it helps understand financial concerns of families. Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service Family Financial Counseling Workshop, Cedar Falls, Iowa. |
| 1984 |
Hira, T. K. Role of home economics in international development. Annual meeting of Iowa State University Home Economics Alumni Association, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1984 |
Hira, T. K. Exploring the financial needs of the elderly. Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Workshop, Decorah, Iowa. |
| 1984 |
Hira, T. K. Importance of communication skills in financial planning (one-day workshop). Financial Planning Institute sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1984 |
Hira, T. K. Financial planning: Need and process (three-day session). Financial Planning Institute sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association, Des Moines, Iowa. |
| 1983 |
Hira, T. K. Cross-cultural perspectives of illness and childbearing. Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1983 |
Hira, T. K. Strategies to cope with financial realities after graduation. Phi-U chapter meeting, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1982 |
Hira, T. K. Personal financial planning: Strategies and alternatives. Mosebach, Griffith & Company, Certified Public Accountants, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. |
| 1982 |
Hira, T. K. Investment alternatives for the 80s. Waterloo Area County Extension Service, Waterloo, Iowa. |
| 1982 |
Hira, T. K. Retirement planning for clergy. Iowa Clergy Economic Education 17th Annual Conference, Boone, Iowa. |
| 1982 |
Hira, T. K. Financial management in an age of economic uncertainty. Annual meeting of Iowa Home Economics Association, Fort Dodge, Iowa. |
| 1982 |
Hira, T. K. Personal financial management for young adults. WOI-TV series, Young People Speak Out, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1982 |
Hira, T. K. Families and the economic crunch. Families of the Future area conference, Ida Grove, Iowa. |
| 1981 |
Hira, T. K. Challenges for educators in the area of family finance in today’s economic climate. Iowa State University Extension area specialists in-service training, Ames, Iowa. |
| 1981 |
Hira, T. K. Financial problems and money management for church families. Iowa Clergy Economic Education 16th Annual Conference, Boone, Iowa. |
