Jack’s Milyader: Manajemen Keuangan untuk Remaja Melalui Literasi Keuangan di Kalangan Siswa SMA Negeri 1 Berastagi

Abstract

The increasingly complex development of the global economy requires every individual to have knowledge and skills in managing personal finances. Financial literacy is a fundamental need that needs to be instilled from an early age, especially in adolescence when mindsets and habits begin to form. In Indonesia, the level of financial literacy is still relatively low, especially among teenagers. Based on a survey by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in 2024, the level of financial literacy of the Indonesian people only reached 65.43%, far below developed countries which reached 70-80%. SMA Negeri 1 Berastagi as one of the upper secondary education institutions in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, has great potential to become a pioneer in developing financial literacy among teenagers. With more than 1,000 students and coming from various socio-economic backgrounds, this school is an ideal place to instill and develop personal financial management skills. The service team conducted a needs survey directly with the principal of SMA Negeri 1 Berastagi and the results of the discussion showed that students had not received financial literacy insights and there was no direction that educated them to have intelligence in financial management for their better future. The results of the service of SMA Negeri 1 Berastagi that students understand financial management for adolescents through financial literacy