As we celebrate International Day of the Girl, it’s a good time to look at why financial education is one of the best things we can do for our daughters, nieces, and all the young girls in our circle.
“Girl math” has taken the internet by storm. It may have started out as a fun way for girls and women to justify their shopping purchases, but it has also given us an insight into how this generation views money, both the saving and the spending of it.Back in July, a New Zealand radio show called Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley is reported to have coined the term “girl math”. The show has a segment where its hosts help listeners justify big ticket purchases.
I’m many decades past of being a “girl” but I confess I also found some of the posts relatable. Maybe because I was also looking to justify my expenses? Or it was great to find a community that will cheer me on for spending rather than judge me for my lifestyle choices? But while it was fun to follow the hashtag and browse the posts, some also gave me pause at how this new trend may be pushing the stereotype that the fair sex are not good money managers.
#2 If you wanted to buy headphones that costs P10,000, but waited until it was on sale for P8,000, you made a P2,000 profit #4 If you bought an extra item to qualify for free shipping when shopping online, you won because you made an additional purchase and got complimentary delivery out of it.
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