82% of families are in debt
What’s happening
The National Confederation of Commerce's debt survey (Peic) found 82% of families in debt in July 2026, up from 78.5% a year earlier, with 29.5% of income committed to debt and 29.8% behind on bills.
What to do
Pair 13th-salary and January communications with budgeting and debt-reduction support.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss financial wellbeing programs, from budgeting to debt support, can run across your locations.
Plan support for your teamsSource
agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br. Checked October 19, 2026.