Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): (January) Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement

Introduction to Financial Literacy in the Muara Penimbung Community

Hendra Prasetyo (STikes Abdurahman Palembang)
Sri Maryati (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Maiza Fikri (Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Bina Sriwijaya)
Yuli Alam (Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Bina Sriwijaya)
Asiawati (Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Bina Sriwijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jan 2026

Abstract

Financial literacy is an individual’s ability to understand and effectively manage financial resources in order to improve household economic well-being. Low levels of financial literacy remain a major challenge in rural communities, particularly due to limited access to formal financial information and education. This community service activity aims to introduce and enhance basic financial literacy among the Muara Penimbung community through an educational and participatory approach. The implementation methods include counseling sessions, interactive discussions, and simulations of household financial recording and planning. Evaluation was conducted through participatory observation and question-and-answer sessions to identify changes in community understanding before and after the activity. The results indicate an improvement in community understanding of household financial management, the distinction between needs and wants, and the importance of family financial planning. Overall, this activity makes a positive contribution to promoting more prudent and sustainable financial behavior at the village level.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijce

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

Description

IJCE (Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement) is a scientific multidisciplinary journal published by PT. Altaf Publishing Corp. It is in the national level that covers a lot of common problems or issues related to community services. The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the ...