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Pol Allingham & Lucy Farrell

People more likely to save money if they have 'nasty' personality, study reveals

Those who have a more negative demeanour are better at saving money, according to new research.

A study conducted by both Columbia and Colorado University found that those who are more pleasant prioritise spending cash on socialising and are therefore less likely to save.

Experts at the American Psychological Association claim this is because "nice people" don't value money, while highly conscious people may be more drawn to future planning and saving funds.

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