The invitations or partnerships that we have at Doutor Finanças with the Education universe are increasingly moments of sharing and inspiration. By this time, as in my house, backpacks are already packed. For those who are already one step away from finishing their academic career, other bigger bags are packed, but inside there are also dreams and uncertainties. Too many times. It worries me that they carry misinformation or lack thereof. If information is power, financial freedom is better than Euromillions. But how do I show them this? – I asked myself for some time. Read also: Entry into the job market: Preparation guide
Do I already have your attention?
Initially, I prepared myself with a presentation full of details and tips for a healthy financial life. But I couldn’t always get the attention of those who listened to me. Especially when the audience is even younger and at the crossroads of decisions undermined by the typical ambitions of adolescence: I want that cell phone so bad… and those sneakers?! Because if we need money to catch these and so many other dreams, presentation started to have more questions than good practices tidied up by bullet points. We ended up getting there, but through dialogue, overcoming the challenge of getting the other to think outside their box. Because each one of us has his own and all, and the most varied, aspirations fit in it. It was then that I began to realize that after all, it was about inspiring others to be free. Financially free, full. Mixing uncomplicated information about processes and choices that can be difficult for those who are entering adulthood, done in an unpretentious way, can even be effective. In the end, Then they show me their eyes already locked on mine, it is possible to plan, find solutions and reach our goals. Also read: 7 financial tips that high school students cannot “escape”
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Our mission of being by the side of the Portuguese so that, in the different stages of life, they make the best financial decisions, is gigantic in these moments. Minds are awakened, curiosities are sharpened and, together, we face the villains of personal finance. Many return to the classroom still wondering if they will continue their studies or enter the job market; others are relieved to be able to read a pay slip or to have figured out what discounts are going to be made and taxes to pay; there are still those who will redo the accounts for the purchase of a house or lease, as well as savings strategies, and perhaps postpone leaving their parents’ house. But Doctor Finance gave them all a grade of 20, for good behavior and high interest in the matter. There was still the prescription: 1 dose of ambition upon waking up and at bedtime. And freedom will be right there. Read also: I was offered a job, how to calculate the net salary? 
Rui Bairrada has extensive experience as an entrepreneur, having held management roles since 2008. He has been CEO of the Doutor Finanças group since 2017. He has solid professional experience in the financial sector, having spent 12 years at Deutsche Bank as Sales Executive and Partnership Banking Coordinator. He was also Managing Partner of Personal Finance, Managing Director of Dignus Capital and Board Member of Reorganiza. He is also co-author of the book “How to End Debts” released in 2014.