Analysis of Young Mothers' Household Financial Management as One of the Efforts to Alleviate Poverty (Sukorejo Village, Gunungpati District, Semarang City)

Abstract

The role of women as housewives has an important role in managing household finances. Correct management of family finances will increase welfare so that it can eradicate poverty. The aim of this research was to increase understanding of young mothers' financial management in managing household finances by using SWOT analysis to analyze young mothers' household finances as an effort to alleviate poverty in Sukorejo Village, Gunungpati District, Semarang. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research method where the data and information are obtained from interviews, observation and documentation. The esults of this research show that household financial management can provide education and understanding regarding the importance of young mothers in managing finances as a form of effort to alleviate poverty, such as having financial stability, sufficient savings, and having a long-term financial plan.