Majapahit Journal of Islamic Finance dan Management
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Islamic Finance and Management

Financial Disparities Among Retail Employees: Financial Literacy, Income, Financial Behavior, and Personal Financial Planning

Rizky Tanaiyo (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia)
Hais Dama (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia)
Mohamad Agus Salim Monoarfa (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study was motivated by the suboptimal personal financial planning among Alfamart employees, despite their having a steady income and financial literacy. This study aims to analyze the influence of financial literacy and income on personal financial planning, with financial behavior as a mediating variable among Alfamart employees. The method used is a quantitative approach with Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) analysis based on questionnaire data. The results show that financial literacy does not directly influence personal financial planning but does influence financial behavior. Income influences both financial behavior and personal financial planning, and financial behavior influences personal financial planning. Financial behavior fully mediates the relationship between financial literacy and financial planning, and partially mediates the relationship between income and financial planning. These findings confirm that financial behavior is a key factor in shaping well-directed financial planning. Keywords: financial literacy, income, financial behavior, personal financial planning, SEM-PLS, retail employees

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Journal Info

Abbrev

majapahit

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Majapahit Journal of Islamic Finance and Management (MJIFM) is a journal published by Department of Sharia Economics Universitas KH. Abdul Chalim Mojokerto Indonesia twice a year (June and December). The focus and scope have been adjusted to meet the high standards and wide coverage typical of ...