Dr. Greninger is a family economist and Certified Financial Planner. Her research addresses the determinants of the economic well-being of individuals and families. Her work on data from a Delphi study of certified financial planners and educators resulted in publication of general benchmarks for assessing financial well-being in the areas of liquidity, savings, investments, debt, housing costs, and tax burden, as well as recommendations for retirement planning. She also studies children and money; intergenerational transfer of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding money management; and spousal roles and communication regarding financial matters. Dr. Greninger has received funding from the Certified Financial Board of Standards, National Endowment for Financial Education, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 1993, her article (with Drs. Hampton and Kitt), "The Effect of Education on Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts," won the award for best research paper in Financial Counseling and Planning.

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