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Financial literacy and preparedness in Brazil

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Recent studies and surveys in Brazil have highlighted significant gaps in financial preparedness and literacy among consumers. A MetLife study titled ‘Democratizing Access to Protection’ identified a ‘preparation paradox’ in Brazil, where 68% of respondents believe they can handle unexpected events, yet only 36% feel financially prepared for their primary concerns. Brazilian consumers tend to rely on personal strategies, such as saving (55%) or seeking support from family and friends (25%), rather than formal insurance, which is cited by only 15% as a protection strategy. Key concerns include the possibility of depending financially on others (53%), high-cost disease diagnoses (53%), and prolonged loss of income (46%). Javier Cabello Cervellino, senior vice president at MetLife, noted that the insurance sector must understand these existing social and personal protection mechanisms to develop better solutions. Further research by IPESPE for the Febraban Observatory identified a literacy gap, noting that while 91% of respondents view financial education as important, 55% reported understanding little to nothing about the subject. In response, financial institutions like BTG have introduced New data from the ‘Conta Jovem’ (Youth Account) Locomotiva Institute, commissioned by Abrapp, highlights a similar disconnect among Brazilians aged 18 to facilitate early 30. While 80% express concern regarding their financial management future, only 34% believe they are taking concrete steps to prepare. Additionally, 60% of these young adults make financial decisions based on a horizon of six months or less, and monitoring for young people. Recent trends also show diverse approaches half of those surveyed, thinking about retirement triggers anxiety. Responses to financial stability. While these challenges vary across sectors. In the commercial sector sees movement in sector, credit life insurance—which moved insurance (Seguro Prestamista) saw significant movement, with data from CNseg and Susep showing over R$ 21 billion in premiums moved in 2025—the 2025 and nearly R$ 4 billion paid out in indemnities. Meanwhile, the Universal church is launching a ‘Financial Liberation’ program has launched programs such as ‘Liberation & Spiritual Battle Week’ to address debt and financial frustration through spiritual teachings.

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