Are you among the 7% of Americans whose money personality is The Contrarian?
As The Contrarian, you’re independent, confident and a nonconformist. You’re set in your ways and don’t follow trends simply because everyone else is.
You’re firmly independent and blunt, but your friends appreciate your quick, biting wit and your ability to stand strong in support of your beliefs. You like to play devil’s advocate and that earns you just as much respect as it does criticism.
You already have your own successful way of keeping track of your finances and you tend to avoid others’ advice, which can sometimes lead to missing out on new and innovative savings tips.
When it comes to The Contrarian’s financial habits:
- You don’t reach out for help and support in financial issues.
- You actively analyze and keep track of your finances.
- You don’t spend impulsively and avoid factors that could tempt you.
- You have a hard time fully trusting others to manage your money.
- You think about the long-term effects of your spending.
Payoff’s recommendations for The Contrarian:
- Try to open yourself up to hearing others’ financial suggestions.
- Take time to help your friends and family better manage their finances.
- Try to put a little faith and trust in people and businesses that handle money for a living.
- Try giving to charity to improve your overall satisfaction in life.
- Find room in your finances for fun activities if they’ll be worth the cost.
The Science
All 10 money personalities, including The Contrarian, and Joy, were identified and developed by Payoff’s Science Team, led by Chief Science Officer Dr. Galen Buckwalter. (By the way, Dr. Buckwalter is the very same scientist behind eHarmony’s successful match algorithm.)
Each money personality was identified using the Big 5 and findings in behavioral psychology, neuroscience and other areas of science. As a result, the quiz uses real science to pinpoint the secrets behind your spending, saving and money management.
The Why
Dr. Buckwalter, along with Payoff’s founder and CEO, Scott Saunders, have designed Payoff to be a financial wellness company that applies science, psychology and technology to help our Members reinvent their relationship with money and accelerate their journey to financial wellness. We focus on the intersection of personality and financial behavior, developing products and services that help our Members achieve their goals.
Want to know your friend’s money personality too? See if they want to give Joy a try! Then discover how your money personalities compare to each other.
