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Cape Town - Women often take on the burden of debt in households because of the natural instinct to rescue, nurture and protect, said debt counsellor Karen Augustyn.
She was discussing in a video interview with Fin24 how easy it is for couples to let debt control and hamper their relationships.
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She also blamed the media for leading people to believe things like retail therapy is good for them. "We (now) think the way to deal with our stress situation is to go out and shop".
For women, instead of cash the credit card comes out and along the debt, which leads to secrets, depression and a complete breakdown in communication.
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- Fin24
Help us help you by taking our second annual Debt survey and you could win R3 000, or add your voice by sharing your debt experiences, debt-busting tips and insights. Have a question? Ask our experts.
She was discussing in a video interview with Fin24 how easy it is for couples to let debt control and hamper their relationships.
Watch
She also blamed the media for leading people to believe things like retail therapy is good for them. "We (now) think the way to deal with our stress situation is to go out and shop".
For women, instead of cash the credit card comes out and along the debt, which leads to secrets, depression and a complete breakdown in communication.
Watch
- Fin24
Help us help you by taking our second annual Debt survey and you could win R3 000, or add your voice by sharing your debt experiences, debt-busting tips and insights. Have a question? Ask our experts.
