“Do housewives who save money without their husband’s knowledge steal from them?”

A housewife is an essential pillar of a household’s financial management. She balances the household expenses while setting aside some savings that could be useful during difficult times. However, some people view this practice differently. Is saving money without the husband’s knowledge considered stealing from him?

Yesterday, a friend of mine was venting his frustration about his wife in private. He had noticed that every morning, the loose cash and small notes from his pocket would mysteriously disappear. He suspected that his wife was regularly shopping online on Amazon using her mobile phone.

Not wanting to get involved in a husband-wife dispute, I tried to calm him down. But the question kept lingering in my mind.

A housewife's hidden savings can sometimes be a lifeline for the household. She focuses on financial security, not theft! Therefore, instead of viewing her savings negatively, one should appreciate her financial management skills.

A Housewife’s Savings: Responsibility or Theft?

  1. Awareness of Uncertainty:

While managing the household, a housewife is also aware of unexpected financial challenges that may arise in the future. That is why she sets aside a small amount from the household budget, which can be useful in times of difficulty.

  1. Meeting Her Own Needs:

Women often hesitate to spend money on themselves. Instead of repeatedly asking their husbands for money, they prefer to save on their own to gain financial independence for their personal needs.

  1. Financial Security for the Household:

A housewife has a deep understanding of her family’s financial situation. Sometimes, the husband may have a habit of overspending, leading to unnecessary expenses. In such cases, the wife’s savings act as a safeguard for the family.

Is Hidden Savings a Betrayal?

If a housewife secretly sets aside a large sum of money and misuses it, then it is certainly not right. However, if her savings are meant only for financial security, calling it theft would be unfair.

How Should a Sensible Couple Manage Finances?

Financial planning should be done with transparency and mutual trust.

Both partners should be involved in major financial decisions.

A balance between spending and saving should be maintained.

“पतीच्या नकळत बचत करणाऱ्या गृहिणी पतीला लुटतात का ?”

गृहिणी ही घराच्या अर्थकारणाचा एक महत्वाचा आधारस्तंभ असते. ती घराच्या गरजा सांभाळून, अडचणीच्या काळात उपयोगी पडेल अशी काहीशी बचत करून ठेवते. पण काही जण याकडे वेगळ्या दृष्टिकोनातून पाहतात. पतीच्या नकळत केलेली ही बचत म्हणजे पतीच्या पैशांची केलेली चोरी असते का ? काल माझा एक मित्र खासगीत मला त्याच्या पत्नीविषयी चिडून माहिती सांगत होता. त्याच्या खिशातून रोज सकाळी त्याला सुटे झालेल्या नोटा आणि पैसे गायब होत असल्याचे लक्षात आले होते. आपली बायको रोज मोबाईलवर अमेझॉन ऍपवर ऑनलाईन वस्तू बुक करत असावी असा त्याचा संशय असल्याचे त्याने मला सांगितले. पती-पत्नीच्या भांडणात आपण कश्याला पडायचं ? या विचारातून मी त्याची समजूत काढली. पण माझ्या डोक्यात हा प्रश्न घोळत राहिला.

गृहिणीची लपवलेली बचत काहीवेळा घरासाठी संजीवनी ठरते. ती फक्त पैशांची सुरक्षितता पाहते, लूट करत नाही ! म्हणूनच गृहिणीच्या बचतीकडे वाईट दृष्टीने पाहण्याऐवजी तिच्या आर्थिक व्यवस्थापन कौशल्याचा आदर केला पाहिजे.

गृहिणीची बचत: जबाबदारी की लूट?

  1. अनिश्चिततेची जाणीव:
    गृहिणीला घर चालवताना रोजच्या खर्चासोबतच भविष्यात येणाऱ्या अनपेक्षित संकटांचीही जाणीव असते. त्यामुळेच ती घरखर्चातून थोडेसे पैसे बाजूला ठेवते, जे अडचणीच्या वेळी तिला उपयोगी पडतात.
  2. स्वतःच्या गरजा भागवण्यासाठी:
    अनेकदा स्त्रिया स्वतःसाठी खर्च करण्याच्या बाबतीत संकोच करतात. पतीकडून वारंवार पैशांची मागणी न करता, स्वतःच्या गरजा भागविण्याचे स्वातंत्र्य मिळवण्यासाठी त्या बचत करतात.
  3. घरासाठी सुरक्षितता:
    घरातल्या आर्थिक स्थितीची पूर्ण कल्पना गृहिणीला असते. काही वेळा नवरा खर्चीक स्वभावाचा असतो, जिथे पैसा विनाकारण उधळला जातो. अशावेळी गृहिणीची बचत कुटुंबासाठी वरदान ठरते.

लपवलेली बचत म्हणजे फसवणूक आहे का?

जर एखादी गृहिणी पतीच्या नकळत मोठ्या प्रमाणात पैसे बाजूला ठेवत असेल आणि त्याचा गैरवापर करत असेल, तर नक्कीच हे योग्य नाही. पण जर ती ही बचत केवळ सुरक्षिततेसाठी करत असेल, तर याला लूट म्हणणे अन्यायकारक ठरेल.

समजूतदार जोडप्याचे आर्थिक व्यवस्थापन कसे असावे?

पारदर्शकता ठेवून परस्पर विश्वासाने आर्थिक नियोजन करणे महत्त्वाचे.

आर्थिक निर्णयात दोघांनी मिळून विचार करावा.

खर्च आणि बचत याचा समतोल साधावा.

:-Mukund Madhukar Hingne.

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  1. Snehasish Nayak

    Normally I don’t keep my money with me. My wife entirely manages the finances. And it’s because out of us two I am the one who is bad at spending. And you know what? This has actually helped us to save some money in last couple of years.

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    1. मुकुंद हिंगणे

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  2. Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu

    Marriage and money are like Wi-Fi—strong signals mean smooth connections, but hidden passwords can cause trouble. A little secret savings? Some call it financial wisdom, others call it a trust issue, but let’s be honest—life throws surprise expenses the way kids throw tantrums in public. The fridge breaks, the car suddenly wants attention, and let’s not forget ‘limited-time’ shopping deals that somehow feel like emergencies! So, if a tucked-away fund keeps the household running without a debate every time an unexpected bill shows up, maybe it’s not a betrayal—it’s just marital Wi-Fi with a stronger backup signal!

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    1. मुकुंद हिंगणे

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  3. Cadeegirl Gee

    The person who is better at managing finances should take charge of the family’s money. This would lead to greater financial stability and benefit everyone involved.

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    1. मुकुंद हिंगणे

      🙏🙏

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    2. मुकुंद हिंगणे

      👍👍

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