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State Fair poll: Women take blue ribbon in money decisions
At Minnesota State Fair, even men say women make better financial decisions
| MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 28, 2009) – According to Minnesota State Fair goers, it’s no contest: women make better decisions with money than do men. Even a majority of men stated that when it comes to pocketbook decisions, women simply do better.
The poll was taken of 1,274 adults (389 males and 885 women) at the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans booth at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 27. Thrivent Financial Question of the Day at the Minnesota State Fair Generally, who makes better decisions with money? (A) Men (B) Women
Who is more likely to save their allowance? (A) Boys (B) Girls
“For those who are married or with partners, money decisions should be made jointly whenever possible,” McCullough states. “Understanding your spouse’s values around money and his or her financial temperament can go a long way toward maintaining financial harmony in a relationship. It is far better to ‘talk it out’ than ‘have it out.’” McCullough also explains that as financial decisions become increasingly complex, it is wise to seek out a trusted financial professional, especially around investment decisions. “Whether you are saving for your kids’ college education, investing in a 401(k) or IRA, or simply need some help developing an action plan for reaching your financial goals, a qualified financial professional can help you sort through your options and ensure that your actions are aligned with your overall financial goals.” About the Thrivent Financial Question of the Day at the Minnesota State Fair The Thrivent Financial Question of the Day at the Minnesota State Fair is a self-administered survey of fair goers from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans booth (Ramberg Senior Center, Judson Ave. and Underwood St.). Survey results are technically not representative of the U.S. population as a whole. However, the margin of error based on more than 1,000 respondents is approximately 3 percent. About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit, Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping approximately 2.6 million members achieve financial security and give back to their communities. Thrivent Financial and its affiliates offer a broad range of financial products and services including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, disability income insurance, bank products and more. As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial creates and supports national outreach programs and activities that help congregations, schools, charitable organizations and individuals in need. For more information, visit www.thrivent.com. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives for securities offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415-1665, 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Member FINRA and SIPC. They are also licensed insurance agents of Thrivent Financial. Insurance, investment products, securities, and trust and investment management services and accounts are not deposits, are not FDIC insured, are not insured by any federal government agency and are not guaranteed by Thrivent Financial Bank. Variable insurance contracts, investment products, securities, and trust and investment management accounts may go down in value. For additional important disclosure information, please visit www.thrivent.com/disclosures. -END- 200903325 |
| Contact Information: | |||||
| Brett Weinberg Director, Public Relations brett.weinberg@thrivent.com Phone: (612) 844-4272 | Dave Rustad, APR Senior Media Relations Specialist dave.rustad@thrivent.com Phone: (612) 844-7037 | Stacy Eckes-Borys Senior Media Relations Specialist stacy.eckes-borys@thrivent.com Phone: (920) 628-2445 | |||
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