financial literacy

Women’s financial literacy: What India can learn from Australia, Rwanda, Japan

TheSpuzz Desk1 week ago011 mins

Source: Live Mint This disparity, evident both globally and in India, demands urgent attention. Recent data from the 2023 OECD/INFE International Survey reveals that women globally score less than men in financial well-being and resilience. The S&P Global FinLit Survey states that worldwide, 35% of men and 30% of women are financially literate. In India,…

The hidden costs of family financial dependence—and how to strike a balance

TheSpuzz Desk2 weeks ago07 mins

Source: Live Mint Understanding financial enmeshment Financial enmeshment occurs when family members are overly involved in each other’s financial matters—a situation with nonexistent boundaries. Historically, the joint family system in India fostered financial interdependence, where multiple generations lived together and shared resources. However, as modern families shift towards nuclear structures, these traditional expectations persist, creating…