When it comes to “girl math”, an association of a whimsical and glitter-laced financial philosophy swirls in the air (or in one’s head). Think of it this way, Pandas, why would someone sane spend $15 on shipping when shopping online? No, we don’t do that here, instead, a lot of women usually prefer to dive into the treasure trove of online goodies, handpicking just enough items to meet that required $30 threshold where free shipping awaits them with open arms. And that’s just one example of “girl math” in question.
And really, who needs the ‘finance bros’ to mansplain the logic behind money or purchases (or even going as far as not counting the calories you’ve consumed over the weekend) when you can simply just… trust “girl math”? Being a woman is certainly not easy, there are a lot of things to consider at all times, so why not make it fun for ourselves?
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I though it was, if I sleep on it, I might get to common sense, and see I don't need it?
On, and in case you didn't know, the quirky concept is currently gaining traction on TikTok, where young females share their unique and maybe slightly 'irrational' money habits or spending rationales. To add to more examples, in “girl math”, money saved from a self-imposed spending freeze, after failing to return an item for refund on time, is considered as money regained.
Yup especially if you bought it 3 weeks before and that money is forgotton about then the new thing only feels like it costs 10 euro
I’m looking at you, ULTA. Every dang time I feel bad for passing on “free” makeup for only $75.
Still, it's wise to perceive that “Girl math” also operates under various other whimsical rules. For instance, if you receive cash from a friend as repayment for their share of a dinner that you previously charged to your credit card, this cash is seen as... well “free money”. Similarly, purchases under $5 are not regarded as real expenditure, because they are perceived as so inexpensive that they’re practically free, we said what we said.
Yeah, and then they added the taxes and whoosh you‘re paying $55 or so. Means, there are $488 left on the bank account and $38 new dollar to spend…
And that money can then be used to get something you would not spend your own money on because it is spare money
Another example of “girl math” thinking is the belief that not capitalizing on sales, discounts, or free shipping offers equates to losing money. And in a way that's true, if an item is on sale, not purchasing it means you're financially at a loss (can't go a day without fueling that shopping addiction, right?). That's why, any money saved by forgoing daily treats like coffee or soda is viewed as earnings!
It was in an account you couldn't get to and thus couldn't spend, so yes, free money......which you would need for new deposit, but still...
@Andy Cran (I don’t know if the @ will work but the point is there) I completely agree with what you’re saying, and I consider Mariah Carey a huge a*****e for that, but this really isn’t the best post to talk about it. People came here looking for girl stuff, so they don’t want to see the truth behind abuse towards men. I’m sorry.
Well duh, you need friends at a concert! I’d rather do nosebleed seats with friends over the pit by myself. 🥹
Cash doesn't count, and the tens/ones left over from your hundreds don't count
I don’t care for MISTER Bernard telling me about girl math. Except the Amazon one. That’s true. Good boy.
Yes!! Paid a little bit extra each week by a miscalculation, then at the end of the year, the real estate agent says please could you stop giving us money, it's messing up our books. I was very ok with that proposal
It's funny how, decades ago, cash was "real" and credit cards felt like free money, but now it's the reverse.
Depending on how many dozens of miles you walked, this could be true.
Translation: I bought something yesterday and still stayed within my budget. Now today, I can enjoy it and stay within today's budget.
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What started out as a joke has spread like a disease through social media. It's now endorsing another damaging gender stereotype. Way to go girls! 🤦♀️
It's literally all women just making jokes about themselves?? Are we not allowed to do that?
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I know it's wrong because I'm a girl and generally good at math and make reasonable financial decisions. I know guys that can't afford their phone bill because they bought a playstation last week. But at the same time I can choose not to get offended by it. Same as I choose not to he offended by blonde jokes, or women driver jokes. We can't complain about this but be OK with phrases like Mansplain or Manflu.
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Stupid article. Coming up with excuses to rectify your strange view on spending money, has nothing to do with gender!
Agree. All the people I know who are hopeless at math are male.
Load More Replies... What started out as a joke has spread like a disease through social media. It's now endorsing another damaging gender stereotype. Way to go girls! 🤦♀️
It's literally all women just making jokes about themselves?? Are we not allowed to do that?
Load More Replies... I know it's wrong because I'm a girl and generally good at math and make reasonable financial decisions. I know guys that can't afford their phone bill because they bought a playstation last week. But at the same time I can choose not to get offended by it. Same as I choose not to he offended by blonde jokes, or women driver jokes. We can't complain about this but be OK with phrases like Mansplain or Manflu.
Load More Replies... Stupid article. Coming up with excuses to rectify your strange view on spending money, has nothing to do with gender!
Agree. All the people I know who are hopeless at math are male.
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