Four financial experts told Insider the trend is rooted in financial insecurity and stereotypes. One thought it was "Buy Now, Pay Later" in disguise.
  • bob_wiley@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    1 year ago

    So saying someone “throws like a girl” is problematic, but girls are using “girl math” as a phrase to explain how someone can be stupid with money? I’m so confused.

    Being stupid with money and justifying stupid expenses is not limited by gender. Guys justify plenty of dumb shit, but I assume I’d they called it “girl math” people would get upset.

  • Vandals_handle@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Amortization. How I justify a $600 ski pass. If I ski 30 days, it breaks down to just $20 a day. If I average 15 runs each ski day it’s just $1.33 a run. I also end up skiing more often because my pass is already paid for.

    • bob_wiley@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Only if you go. A lot of people buy with this justification, then only use it once or twice.