Financial Education for Adults - Women beneficiaries of the Bolsa Família Program (BFP) and Retirees with income of up to two minimum salaries 114 67

Authors

  • Claudia Márcia de Jesus Forte Mackenzie Presbyterian University image/svg+xml Author
    • Fernanda Sanches Rocha Associação de Educação Financeira do Brasil Author

      DOI:

      https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol5.iss12.844

      Keywords:

      Women, Bolsa Familia Program, Financial education, Decision making, Retired

      Abstract

      The article presents the Impact Evaluation results carried out in the Financial Education Program for Women Beneficiaries of the Bolsa Família Program (BFP) and Retirees with income of up to two minimum wages. This program aims to promote the increase of financial literacy and changes in habits and behaviors, in order to develop skills and abilities that help to manage the family budget efficiently. The methodology used was the one of experimental experience and made possible the coexistence with beneficiaries and retirees in their homes, seeking to understand the realities and the local needs. The change in behavior through the development of skills and abilities, as well as the acquired knowledge, demonstrated that decision making becomes more conscious, promoting autonomy and meaningful better in the quality of life of the family and the family environment.

      Author Biography

      • Claudia Márcia de Jesus Forte, Mackenzie Presbyterian University

        Associação de Educação Financeira do Brasil (AEF-Brasil),

        São Paulo, Brazil.

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      Published

      2017-12-01

      How to Cite

      Forte, C. M. de J., & Rocha, F. S. (2017). Financial Education for Adults - Women beneficiaries of the Bolsa Família Program (BFP) and Retirees with income of up to two minimum salaries. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 5(12), 18-38. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol5.iss12.844