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Ayesha Scott, Senior Lecturer - Finance, Auckland University of Technology

Know thyself, know thy finances: which of the 5 money personalities are you?

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When it comes to money, are you a big spender or a fearful saver? Do you give away all your money or ignore financial demands until they become urgent?

After decades of focus on financial literacy, it has become clear there is more to how we manage our money than access to information. Now new research has identified five distinct money personalities that drive how we spend.

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