Who’s financially smarter, men or women? The Debt Shepherd facebook fan page shows 61% of its likes are from women, 37% from men. I believe women are more open minded to discussing money.
Discussing money with others is an emotionally charged issue. On the surface it can be small talk, chit chat, and non-specific. But when it comes down to it, money brings up any and every feeling you can imagine. Your emotional money intelligence comes out when you discuss your personal finances. I believe women are more emotionally intelligent than men.
Most of us aren’t willing to let that side of us show in conversation. Becoming aware of how we feel about money is important. Understanding why we feel the way we do about money is even more important.
Next time you’re in a social setting and the topic of money comes up, just sit back and observe how people react. Pay particular attention to how men react vs how women react. And ask yourself why. You can learn a lot about yourself this way.
To Your Emotional Financial Freedom,
Greg Whitaker
