Are men better at managing money than women? - Page 6

pastorjezer · 01-18-2008, 07:05 AM

My mother was always much better at managing finances than my father, and she basically handled most of the finances. However, in my new family I handle the finances. Dave Ramsey says that in every couple there is usually one person that is generally more conservative and one that is the risk-taker. In the end it's about blending those two different personality types. Throw the stereotypes out and look at yourself openly and honestly, and find out where you fall in this continuum. Am I the spender or saver?

mikey123 · 05-24-2009, 11:31 PM

I think men and women are created equal. Of course there are some things that men and women are better at but I think in terms of managing money, it's a tie. There's no specific genger who has an advantage or is better in managing money. I think that it depends on the person, his/her personality, and her/his qualities.

Ms. Ferret · 05-25-2009, 08:45 PM

I don't think either gender is inherently better with money.

As far as perception goes, my guess is that if a man is bad with money, he's considered to be just an individual who happens to be bad with money. If a woman is bad with money, she's considered to be proof that women are bad with money. From XKCD:

FinanciallySMART · 08-05-2009, 07:10 AM

I would say that it is half and half. Some men are very good when it comes to managing their finances.

View Poll Results: Which sex is better at managing money?
Men are inherently better	5	9.43%
Women are inherently better	6	11.32%
Men and women are each better at different aspects	25	47.17%
They are exactly the same	17	32.08%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

05-24-2009, 11:31 PM	#52
mikey123 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PHL Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I think men and women are created equal. Of course there are some things that men and women are better at but I think in terms of managing money, it's a tie. There's no specific genger who has an advantage or is better in managing money. I think that it depends on the person, his/her personality, and her/his qualities. __________________ Make Money, Now!, Refinancing Made Easy

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FinanciallySMART Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jamaica Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Reputation: (14)	I would say that it is half and half. Some men are very good when it comes to managing their finances. __________________ http://financiallysmartadvice.com http://www.financiallysmartonline.com,

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01-18-2008, 07:05 AM	#51
pastorjezer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (13)	My mother was always much better at managing finances than my father, and she basically handled most of the finances. However, in my new family I handle the finances. Dave Ramsey says that in every couple there is usually one person that is generally more conservative and one that is the risk-taker. In the end it's about blending those two different personality types. Throw the stereotypes out and look at yourself openly and honestly, and find out where you fall in this continuum. Am I the spender or saver?

05-25-2009, 08:45 PM	#53
Ms. Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 118 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Reputation: (122)	I don't think either gender is inherently better with money. As far as perception goes, my guess is that if a man is bad with money, he's considered to be just an individual who happens to be bad with money. If a woman is bad with money, she's considered to be proof that women are bad with money. From XKCD: