Are men and women completely opposite in nature when it comes to finances? While that may be a bit of a stretch, there are some things we can all learn from the ladies.
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So, what can we learn about money management from women? Here we go!
Asking for help or advice isn’t a bad thing at all. In fact, it helps greatly.
Bankrate, a popular finance website says, “Men tend to accumulate more debt than women and default on mortgages more often, while more females seek out help for debt problems than males.”
Well, we see that happening all around us, don’t we? In fact, I have always been reluctant to seek money-related advice from others. But my spouse is the exact opposite. Ironically, I give her advice all the time. Should we take a Personal Loan for a certain big expense? Which Credit Card should I get?
Yet, she’s the one who handles all our finances and I have to say she’s pretty damn good at it. There’s just this natural practicality that she shows when it comes to financial matters. She’ll get on the phone with a friend or call someone who works with money. Somehow, she ends up saving us a big chunk of change. Men may not want to seek professional help but just observing women’s financial and budgeting skills can be beneficial to all.
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Thou shalt take calculated risks.
Fidelity- the world’s biggest financial managers have stated that women are better at savings and investments but most lack the courage to invest. They say that women are better students, see their plans through and do not gamble. They are, in general, better behaved than men. Yes, risks aren’t a bad thing but whether they’re calculated ones or not makes all the difference. In that regard, women are a step ahead and do not accumulate debts compared to their male counterparts. It is that innate conservative nature of women that makes them better at money management and risk-taking.
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Impulsiveness? What’s that?
According to a survey by CreditCards.com, men were significantly more likely than women to spend serious money on that unplanned purchase. When women did make impulse purchases, they were of lesser value compared to the items that men purchased. That’s something to ponder over and further goes to show that that money is safer in the hands of women. Impulse purchases, especially large ones, can kill a budget.
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That’s a lot of damning evidence, isn’t it? This doesn’t mean we should leave the finances completely to the ladies. The word we’re looking for is ‘inspiration’. Let’s all try and be a little smart about our finances. It’s amazing how much we can get out of every rupee if we’re just a little smart.
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