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Are your money fears holding you back?
SELF magazine and
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are partnering up to discover your deepest, darkest money fears (rational or not). Take this poll to fill us in, then look in a future issue of SELF magazine for ways not to let financial anxiety get in the way of living a rich life.
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1
. What’s your marital status?
What’s your marital status?
I’m married.
I’m single.
I’m cohabitating.
I’m divorced.
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. Do you work for pay?
Do you work for pay?
Yes, full-time.
Yes, part-time.
No. I’m a student.
No. I’m unemployed.
No. I am a stay-at-home mom or don’t work outside the home.
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3
. How would you classify your employment status?
How would you classify your employment status?
An employee of a company
Self-employed
A little bit of both
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4
. What’s your combined household income?
What’s your combined household income?
$45,000 or less
$46,000 to $65,000
$66,000 to 85,000
$86,000 to $100,000
$101,000 to $150,000
$151,000 to $200,000
More than $200,000
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. Are you in better or worse financial shape than you thought you’d be at your age?
Are you in better or worse financial shape than you thought you’d be at your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
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. Compared with five years ago, are you more or less worried about unemployment?
Compared with five years ago, are you more or less worried about unemployment?
More
Less
About the same
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. Compared with five years ago, are you more or less worried about paying the bills?
Compared with five years ago, are you more or less worried about paying the bills?
More
Less
About the same
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. Compared with five years ago, are you more or less worried about affording the extras (vacation, splurges at the mall, dining out)?
Compared with five years ago, are you more or less worried about affording the extras (vacation, splurges at the mall, dining out)?
More
Less
About the same
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. Do you ever lose sleep or feel extremely anxious about your bills or financial matters?
Do you ever lose sleep or feel extremely anxious about your bills or financial matters?
Yes, frequently.
Yes, occasionally.
Once in a while.
Hardly ever.
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. On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not at all anxious and 10 being extremely anxious—how would you rate your
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Money anxiety?
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On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not at all anxious and 10 being extremely anxious—how would you rate your Money anxiety? 1
Money anxiety? 2
Money anxiety? 3
Money anxiety? 4
Money anxiety? 5
Money anxiety? 6
Money anxiety? 7
Money anxiety? 8
Money anxiety? 9
Money anxiety? 10
Please describe.
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. Which fear keeps you up in the middle of the night? (Check all that apply.)
Which fear keeps you up in the middle of the night? (Check all that apply.)
That I will lose my job and become homeless
That I won’t have enough money to live the kind of life I want to lead (e.g., own a nice home, take vacations, buy new clothes, etc.)
My spouse’s crazy spending habits or a precarious financial situation
Not being able to provide for my kids
In general, I don't worry about money
Other (please specify)
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12
. How likely is it that your worst money fear will happen?
How likely is it that your worst money fear will happen?
Very likely—it could happen any day.
Very unlikely—but it frightens me anyway.
Somewhat likely. You never know!
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13
. Do you feel as if you have enough money saved?
Do you feel as if you have enough money saved?
Yes, I have enough to cover at least three months of expenses in case of a crisis.
No, but I plan to ramp up my savings.
No, but I’m just getting by, so saving isn’t a priority right now.
I don’t think much about saving money.
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. How often do you fight with your partner about money?
How often do you fight with your partner about money?
All the time.
Occasionally, especially if one of us is feeling stressed.
Not very often.
I don’t have a partner.
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15
. How often do you talk with friends about money worries, concern about unemployment and job stress?
How often do you talk with friends about money worries, concern about unemployment and job stress?
All the time—it’s a main topic of conversation.
Occasionally.
Not very often.
Almost never—it doesn’t seem necessary or polite.
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16
. On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following?
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Retirement
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On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following? Retirement 1
Retirement 2
Retirement 3
Retirement 4
Retirement 5
Retirement 6
Retirement 7
Retirement 8
Retirement 9
Retirement 10
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. On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following?
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A vacation
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On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following? A vacation 1
A vacation 2
A vacation 3
A vacation 4
A vacation 5
A vacation 6
A vacation 7
A vacation 8
A vacation 9
A vacation 10
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. On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following?
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Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home)
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On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following? Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 1
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 2
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 3
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 4
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 5
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 6
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 7
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 8
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 9
Achieving important goals (a new car, a graduate degree, a down payment on a home) 10
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. On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following?
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Future college tuition for your kids
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On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following? Future college tuition for your kids 1
Future college tuition for your kids 2
Future college tuition for your kids 3
Future college tuition for your kids 4
Future college tuition for your kids 5
Future college tuition for your kids 6
Future college tuition for your kids 7
Future college tuition for your kids 8
Future college tuition for your kids 9
Future college tuition for your kids 10
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. On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following?
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Emergencies
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On a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being not worried at all and 10 being super-duper worried—rate how concerned you are about saving enough for the following? Emergencies 1
Emergencies 2
Emergencies 3
Emergencies 4
Emergencies 5
Emergencies 6
Emergencies 7
Emergencies 8
Emergencies 9
Emergencies 10
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. Do you feel as if you’re savvy about investing?
Do you feel as if you’re savvy about investing?
Yes. I can tell a Roth from a 401(k).
No. It’s too overwhelming to learn about investing my money.
No. I’m scrimping, so investing isn’t a priority.
No. Money makes me anxious, so I avoid financial planning at all costs.
I’m not sure. I have some investments, but I don’t know if they’re the right ones.
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. Do you have an emergency savings fund of three-plus-months’ worth of rent/mortgage and basic expenses?
Do you have an emergency savings fund of three-plus-months’ worth of rent/mortgage and basic expenses?
Yes
No
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. Do you stick to a budget?
Do you stick to a budget?
Yes.
Partly. I have some limits on spending, but I’m not too strict with myself.
I try to, but am not very successful.
No, and that’s OK with me.
No, but I feel as if I should.
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. Do you ever feel as if your money fears get in the way of the following? (Check all that apply.)
Do you ever feel as if your money fears get in the way of the following? (Check all that apply.)
Taking risks in my career (e.g., pursuing a new job or starting my own business)
Following my dream (finding a new house, meeting a new guy—dates are expensive!—or going on a fabulous vacation)
Living my life to the fullest (enjoying time with friends, savoring every day)
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