Balancing Acts: The Yin and Yang of Debit and Credit on the Stage of Financial Well-Being

Balancing Acts: The Yin and Yang of Debit and Credit on the Stage of Financial Well-Being

Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1750-1.ch002
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Abstract

Credit, debit, financial literacy, and financial well-being are all examined, along with the complex links between them in this study. The research takes a snapshot of people's financial patterns using a cross-sectional approach and stratified random sampling. Electronic administration of a structured survey instrument guarantees both efficiency and respondent confidentiality. The results suggest complex relationships across variables; for example, credit behaviour is only mildly associated with financial knowledge and well-being. There seems to be a striking connection between debit behaviour and both financial literacy and well-being. The correlation between financial knowledge and prosperity is modest at best. Implications for management include adapting financial offerings to customer preferences and bolstering financial literacy initiatives. This research highlights the social potential of financial literacy programmes that aim to bridge specific knowledge gaps and make communities more financially secure.
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One dynamic and significant thread that runs across the many different stories of people trying to achieve financial well-being is the interaction between debit and credit behaviour (Doloh et al., 2023; Pandey et al., 2023). This study sets out to investigate and analyse this dynamic by probing the complex web of connections between people's debit and credit habits and the results for their pursuit of financial security. This study, titled “The Role of Debit and Credit Behaviour in Achieving Financial Well-Being: A Comparative Analysis,” sets out to decode the nuances of personal financial decision-making by illuminating the ways in which people negotiate the interplay between their spending and borrowing habits to shape their own economic destinies. In this comparison, we focus on financial well-being, a comprehensive notion that goes beyond standard economic indicators. In a time when there are so many different kinds of financial tools available—from instantaneous debit cards to flexible credit cards with interest-free financing—it's more important than ever to have a complete picture of your own financial situation. The purpose of this study is to add to the current body of knowledge by analysing in detail the separate and yet intertwined functions of debit and credit behaviours in determining people's financial well-being. There are a lot of new options and problems popping up in the world of personal finance.

Depicting the intricate tango of money matters, “Balancing Acts: The Yin and Yang of Debit and Credit on the Stage of Financial Well-Being” says it all. The term “balancing acts” refers to the finacial juggling act that must be performed, while “Yin and Yang” symbolises the balancing forces of debit and credit. This term alludes to a symphony of wealth and financial harmony on the grand stage of one's financial health by highlighting the necessity for mindful navigation of both debit and credit behaviours.

The dynamic tension between immediate monetary transactions and postponed payment requirements is created by the juxtaposition of debit and credit behaviours within this environment. This stress is exacerbated by the fact that these actions are often impacted by different people's unique routines, tastes, and degrees of financial knowledge (Fan & Lei, 2023; Kulshreshtha et al., 2023). To further understand the similarities and differences between these two crucial aspects of financial behaviour, a comparative examination is needed (Choi et al., 2023; Jenkins et al., 2023). In the course of this investigation, we will be looking not just at the behaviours themselves but also at their ramifications for monetary security. What conclusions can we draw from people's decisions about the use of debit and credit cards? In what ways do these actions help or impede one's efforts to achieve financial safety, stability, and contentment? The purpose of this research is to provide educators, policymakers, and individuals with useful information that may be put into practise to help people make better financial decisions. This study provides a comparative viewpoint that enhances our knowledge of the complex interaction between debit and credit behaviour and its effect on our overall financial well-being. With this investigation, we want to do more than just shed light on the intricate processes at play; we also hope to share insights that help people and other stakeholders make sense of the always shifting terrain that is personal finance.

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