Test: what does your attitude about money say about you?

imperfect_cupcake · 07-25-2015, 07:01 PM

From the BBC science page - a test about your attitude towards money and how that affects future spending issues.

Post results and discussion/opinion about results below!

What does your attitudes about money say about you

imperfect_cupcake · 07-25-2015, 07:12 PM

I'm a "generous indulger"
To you, money is an expression of love

It's true. I love givng gifts and spending my money on others. I understand how hard money is. I understand that money is eared through hard work. And to have some spend that very hard won cash on me is sometimes hard for me to accept -even though I love it- because of the guilt in knowing that money is not easy.

I like to make my friends lives easier and I like to cheer them up. So because I *love* receiving gifts of a meal, a trip to the museum, food, a new skirt, fancy knickers, a fun cheap toy, tickets to a movie, a vacation, a fashion magazine... I like returning the joy. And I know how hard people have it with cash.
I love surprising people and being surprised. If people k ow me, understand me and get me, and they have been thinking of me, a little gift from their day really excites me.
I love doing the same. I love being able to buy something that I've thought "oh!!! So and so would love that!" And buying it for no reason other than I saw it and thought of them.

Also love acts of service though. Someone going to the store for me, pai ting my toe nails for me, doing the dishes, asking me where I'd like to go for the day...

I love that shit.

Bit of a princess I suppose...

But I pay it back in all kinds of ways

Karysma · 07-25-2015, 07:29 PM

Interesting test.. I am obsessed with finances so this is right up my alley! lol!

Apparently I am a Secure Saver with a Moderate risk of Money Troubles.

It said I was an Independence Seeker: To have the freedom to do the things I want to do. though I really only want to have a retirement fund.. so it works out ok.. lol!

Also A Generous Indulger: I have gotten better at this. I have tried to put limits so I don't get carried away. Its hard sometimes because I like giving gifts.

Last one was Status Spender: I think I answered this wrong because I think that money does buy status and power.. but I don't personally have any interest in doing that. lol!

The suggestions were interesting.

K

Kelt · 07-25-2015, 07:40 PM

I tested as a "Secure Saver" and it says money represents security to me.

True to a fault, I am working on attitudes toward money.

I like to give gifts to friends but have a very hard time spending money on myself. I also tend to be queued more toward acts of service and tend to see material things as less meaningful than doing things for someone else or having things done for me.

When I was younger I thought it would represent freedom.

grenade · 07-25-2015, 09:01 PM

I am a Generous Indulger with a high risk of money troubles.

I will admit that I saw this coming. I have shopping addictions.

job · 07-25-2015, 09:19 PM

Independence seeker: to you money means freedom. You spend it to live out your dreams.
Higher risk of money troubles: you seem to have a number of bad money habits.

Yep. Can't say I can argue with either result and I'm fine with that. 😊

Gemme · 07-25-2015, 09:52 PM

Independence Seeker

Talon · 07-28-2015, 09:40 AM

You score highly as a secure saver.

*Yes, this is very accurate for me. I was taught from a young age how to be responsible with my money. I don't believe that it has to do necessarily with how much you have, it's far more important how you manage what it is you have.

ahk · 07-31-2015, 04:37 PM

Secure saver
Does having money in the bank give you peace of mind? Do you enjoy putting your money away even when there’s nothing in particular to save for?
It’s clearly very important to have savings to provide security for you and your loved ones, as you never know when you might need them.
But remember that being secure isn’t just about saving wisely – it means spending wisely as well. Make sure you’re not denying yourself too much in the present with unnecessarily tight budgeting for the future.

C0LLETTE · 07-31-2015, 06:24 PM

Have a fair bit of money...just don't talk about it.

Don't have any money...talk about it all you want.

Either way, someone will be offended.

07-25-2015, 07:01 PM	#1
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07-25-2015, 07:12 PM	#2
imperfect_cupcake Senior Member How Do You Identify?: feminine dolly dyke Preferred Pronoun?: Your Grace Relationship Status: I put my own care first Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In a gauze of mystery Posts: 1,776 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,426 Thanked 9,727 Times in 1,613 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I'm a "generous indulger" To you, money is an expression of love It's true. I love givng gifts and spending my money on others. I understand how hard money is. I understand that money is eared through hard work. And to have some spend that very hard won cash on me is sometimes hard for me to accept -even though I love it- because of the guilt in knowing that money is not easy. I like to make my friends lives easier and I like to cheer them up. So because I love receiving gifts of a meal, a trip to the museum, food, a new skirt, fancy knickers, a fun cheap toy, tickets to a movie, a vacation, a fashion magazine... I like returning the joy. And I know how hard people have it with cash. I love surprising people and being surprised. If people k ow me, understand me and get me, and they have been thinking of me, a little gift from their day really excites me. I love doing the same. I love being able to buy something that I've thought "oh!!! So and so would love that!" And buying it for no reason other than I saw it and thought of them. Also love acts of service though. Someone going to the store for me, pai ting my toe nails for me, doing the dishes, asking me where I'd like to go for the day... I love that shit. Bit of a princess I suppose... But I pay it back in all kinds of ways

07-25-2015, 07:29 PM	#3
Karysma Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she,her Relationship Status: Post Apocolyptic Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 172 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 850 Thanked 768 Times in 148 Posts Rep Power: 12960227	Interesting test.. I am obsessed with finances so this is right up my alley! lol! Apparently I am a Secure Saver with a Moderate risk of Money Troubles. It said I was an Independence Seeker: To have the freedom to do the things I want to do. though I really only want to have a retirement fund.. so it works out ok.. lol! Also A Generous Indulger: I have gotten better at this. I have tried to put limits so I don't get carried away. Its hard sometimes because I like giving gifts. Last one was Status Spender: I think I answered this wrong because I think that money does buy status and power.. but I don't personally have any interest in doing that. lol! The suggestions were interesting. K

07-25-2015, 07:40 PM	#4
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,379 Times in 2,541 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I tested as a "Secure Saver" and it says money represents security to me. True to a fault, I am working on attitudes toward money. I like to give gifts to friends but have a very hard time spending money on myself. I also tend to be queued more toward acts of service and tend to see material things as less meaningful than doing things for someone else or having things done for me. When I was younger I thought it would represent freedom.

07-25-2015, 09:01 PM	#5
grenade Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Full Flavor Femme Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,929 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,925 Thanked 8,062 Times in 2,121 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I am a Generous Indulger with a high risk of money troubles. I will admit that I saw this coming. I have shopping addictions.

07-25-2015, 09:19 PM	#6
job Junior Member How Do You Identify?: butch Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Vegas area Posts: 47 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182 Thanked 160 Times in 35 Posts Rep Power: 644257	Independence seeker: to you money means freedom. You spend it to live out your dreams. Higher risk of money troubles: you seem to have a number of bad money habits. Yep. Can't say I can argue with either result and I'm fine with that. 😊

07-28-2015, 09:40 AM	#8
Talon Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Divine Feminine Preferred Pronoun?: . Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 4,921 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,246 Thanked 10,230 Times in 3,305 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	You score highly as a secure saver. *Yes, this is very accurate for me. I was taught from a young age how to be responsible with my money. I don't believe that it has to do necessarily with how much you have, it's far more important how you manage what it is you have.

07-31-2015, 04:37 PM	#9
ahk Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NM Posts: 5,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,688 Thanked 8,579 Times in 2,649 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Secure saver Does having money in the bank give you peace of mind? Do you enjoy putting your money away even when there’s nothing in particular to save for? It’s clearly very important to have savings to provide security for you and your loved ones, as you never know when you might need them. But remember that being secure isn’t just about saving wisely – it means spending wisely as well. Make sure you’re not denying yourself too much in the present with unnecessarily tight budgeting for the future.

07-31-2015, 06:24 PM	#10
C0LLETTE Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Depends on the day. Preferred Pronoun?: "I" and "we" Relationship Status: Very good. Thank you for asking. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 11,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,676 Thanked 15,262 Times in 4,345 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Have a fair bit of money...just don't talk about it. Don't have any money...talk about it all you want. Either way, someone will be offended.