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MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL WELL-BEING SURVEY

The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is conducting this survey as part of a project to explore the financial health of Massachusetts residents across key indicators. This data may be used to help us create programs and policies intended to improve the financial well-being of people across the state. Your anonymous responses may be included in future publications to inform stakeholders.

The survey is designed to take approximately 5 minutes of your time. Your response is anonymous. Your participation is voluntary, and you are free to skip any questions. Thank you for participating in the survey! If you have questions, please email empowerment@tre.state.ma.us

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1.Overall, which of the following best describes how well you are managing financially? (Required.)
2.In the past year, have financial stress/money worries had a negative impact on any of these areas for you? Select all that apply.
3.Feel free to share more about how you are managing financially or how financial stress/money worries are impacting you:
4.Where have you received financial education? Select all that apply.
5.Have you ever paid for day-to-day essentials using a “Buy Now, Pay Later” tool (like Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm) where you didn’t pay the full price at the time of your purchase but instead paid later in several installments?
6.Have you missed any utility payments (i.e. electricity, gas, internet) in the last year because you didn’t have enough money?
7.In the last year have you had to reduce spending on day-to-day essentials to pay your utility bills (ex: electricity, gas, internet)?
8.Have you ever invested in, traded, or used a cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin or Ether)?
9.In your opinion, how risky are cryptocurrencies as an investment?
10.Which, if any, of the resources below have you used for financial advice? Select all that apply.
11.Are you retired?
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