PURCHASE, N.Y. -
The study, commissioned by Master-Card Worldwide, found debit card usage by women has more than doubled since 2003, growing from 20% to 43%.
The research revealed 77% of women surveyed younger than 55-years old have primary or shared fiscal decision-making responsibilities.
Further, 85% of women indicated they are increasingly using their debit card to help manage personal finances.
A study of 1,000 women 24 to 45 years old found 60% of women pamper themselves only once every three months or less. The study also found 34% do not put money aside while 53% allocate less than $25 per month to treat themselves.
For more information on the study, go to www.mastercard.com.
