Are you concerned your debts are getting out of control?
Yes
No
Do you have a bank account?
Yes
No
What percentage of your monthly take-home income goes toward payments to creditors (excluding mortgages)?
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0 – 20%
21% – 42%
43% – 49%
50% or above
How much do you have in all
savings accounts
Savings would include contributions you make to retirement accounts (IRA, 401k, etc.).
?
Savings? What savings?
Less than 3 months worth of take-home income
More than 3 months but less than 6 months worth of take-home income
More than 6 months worth of take-home income
On average, what portion of your paycheck is put into
savings
each month?
0 – 5%
6 – 10%
11 – 20%
over 20%
On average, how often do you withdraw funds from
savings
?
Savings? What savings?
Monthly
Quarterly
Less than once a year
Depends on which savings account
Only when absolutely necessary
On how many credit cards do you carry balances month to month?
I don't have any credit cards
I have credit cards, but don't carry a balance
1 – 3
4 – 8
9 or more
Within the last year, how many new credit accounts did you open?
None
1 – 2
3 – 4
5 or more
Of the credit cards you carry balances on, are any over 30 days past due?
I don't carry a balance on any cards
Yes
No
Of the credit cards you carry balances on, are any over 60 days past due?
I don't carry a balance on any cards
Yes
No
What is the average interest rate on your credit cards?
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I don't have any credit cards
I don't know
I pay off my credit cards monthly
Less than 10%
10% – 15%
15% or above
On average, what percentage of the credit limit do you still have available on your credit cards?
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I don't have any credit cards
0% (none left)
1% – 20%
21% – 50%
51% – 70%
Over 70%
I don't know
In the past year, my
savings
has:
Increased
Stayed constant
Decreased
Depends on which savings account
Savings? What savings?
In the past year, my
unsecured debt
Debts that are not tied to any item of property: for instance, credit cards, signature loans, medical accounts, etc.
has:
Increased
Stayed constant
Decreased
I don't know
I don't have any
My credit score is:
Over 700
600 – 700
300 – 600
I don't know
Are you behind on your mortgage or rent?
No
Not currently paying rent or mortgage (e.g., own home, paid for by others, etc.)
Yes, under 3 months
Yes, 3 – 6 months
Yes, over 6 months
On average, what portion of your total debt do you pay off each month?
I pay less than the minimum required payments
I pay the minimum required payments
I pay more than the minimum required payments
I pay balances in full
I don't have any debt
Within the last year, have you used credit to pay off other debts (including medical debt)?
No
Yes, but I pay in full
Yes, but rarely
Yes, often
Within the last year, have you used credit to pay
living expenses
Necessities such as utilities, food, clothing, entertainment, car maintenance, housekeeping supplies, and personal care items.
?
No
Yes, but I pay in full
Yes, but rarely
Yes, often
How confident are you in your money management skills?
Very!
I think I've got the basics down
...I have no idea what I'm doing