Appendix A: Survey Questionnaire
This appendix contains a reproduction of the survey instrument in its entirety. The bracketed texts are programming instructions such as custom text that will appear differently based on previous responses. Questions designated with an [S] indicate that the respondent can only select a single response and those designated with an [M] allow multiple responses. Not all questions are shown to all respondents, and the skip patterns used to reach each question are listed as the "Asked of" line above each question. The respondents only see the questions and response option; they do not see the program code. Question numbers are not always sequential in order to preserve continuity with question numbers from earlier surveys where possible. Questions are listed below in the order in which they are presented to respondents.
Introduction
Base: All respondents
[DISPLAY01]
Welcome
We want to learn more about your financial wellbeing and views on the economy. Your responses here will support research, analysis, and policymaking. We appreciate your participation in this survey.
This survey has been reviewed and is consistent with requirements from the Office of Management and Budget.
OMB Control Number: 7100-0374
Expiration Date: November 30, 2020.
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A dataset with all the survey responses, but without your name or any other identifying information, will be released publicly on the Federal Reserve Board's website.
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The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and an organization is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.4 hours, including the time to gather data in the required form and to review instructions and complete the information collection. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Secretary, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 20th and C Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20551, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (7100-0359), Washington, DC 20503.
Living Arrangements Section
Base: All respondents
[SHOW DISPLAY1 AND L0 ON THE SAME PAGE]
[DISPLAY1]
First, tell us a little about yourself.
Base: All respondents
[GRID, S ACROSS]
[SUPPRESS DEFAULT INSTRUCTIONS, INSTEAD SHOW: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
L0. Do each of the following types of people currently live with you in your household?
DOWN
a. My spouse or partner
b. My child(ren) under age 18
c. My adult child(ren) age 18 or older
d. My parent(s)
e. Extended family
f. Roommate(s) not related to me
g. Other individuals
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: L0_c = 1
[SP]
L0A. Which of the following best describes the adult children (who are age 18 or older) who live with you?
1. All currently enrolled in school
2. One or more not currently enrolled in school
Base: (L0_d, e, f, or g=1) or (L0_c =1 and L0A=2)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
L1. You indicated that you live with [IF L0_d=1, INSERT: your parents,] [IF L0_e=1, INSERT: extended family members,] [IF L0_f=1, INSERT: a roommate,] [IF L0A=2, INSERT: adult children who are not in school,] [IF L0 checked d, e, or f or L0A=2, INSERT:or] someone outside of your immediate family.
Are each of the following reasons why you live with these individuals?
DOWN
a. To save money
b. To help those living with me financially
c. To care for family member or friend
d. To receive help with child care
e. Prefer living with others
f. Other
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
General Well-Being Section
Base: All respondents
[S]
B2. Overall, which one of the following best describes how well you are managing financially these days:
4. Living comfortably
3. Doing okay
2. Just getting by
1. Finding it difficult to get by
Base: B2 ne Refused
[Textbox, 500 characters]
[O]
B2a. In a sentence or two, please describe why you are [IF B2=1 SHOW: living comfortably / IF B2=2 SHOW:doing okay / IF B2=3 SHOW:just getting by / IF B2=4 SHOW:finding it difficult to get by ]?
[Textbox, 500 characters]
Base: All respondents
[S]
B3. Compared to 12 months ago, would you say that you (and your family living with you) are better off, the same, or worse off financially?
5. Much better off
4. Somewhat better off
3. About the same
2. Somewhat worse off
1. Much worse off
Base: All respondents
[S]
B6. Think of your parents when they were your age. Would you say you (and your family living with you) are better, the same, or worse off financially than they were?
5. Much better off
4. Somewhat better off
3. About the same
2. Somewhat worse off
1. Much worse off
Base: All respondents
[S]
B8. Imagine a ladder showing where people stand in the United States. At the top are the people who are the best off—those who have the most money, the best education, and the most respected jobs. At the bottom are the people who are the worst off—those who have the least money, the least education, and the least respected jobs or no job. Where would you place yourself on this ladder?
10. Top of the ladder
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1. Bottom of the ladder
Base: all respondents
[GRID, S ACROSS]
B7. How would you rate economic conditions today:
DOWN
a. in your community
b. in this country
ACROSS
4. Excellent
3. Good
2. Only fair
1. Poor
Base: all respondents
[S]
B11. And now a general question about trust. On a scale from zero to ten, where zero is not at all and ten is completely, in general how much do you trust most people?
0. Not at all
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Completely
Employment Section
Base: all respondents
[SHOW DISPLAY2 AND D1A ON THE SAME PAGE][DOUBLE PROMPT]
[DISPLAY 2]
This section will ask some questions about your recent work-related activities.
D1A. Last month, did you do any work for either pay or profit?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: all respondents
[S]
D1E. At any time during the past month, did you want to work [if D1A=1, INSERT: more]?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: D1A=0 or (D1A = 1 and DIE = 1)
(Not working or working and wanting to work more)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
D21. Did each of the following contribute to you [IF D1A=0, INSERT: not working / IF D1A=1 and D1E=1, INSERT: not working as much as you wanted ] last month?
DOWN
a. Could not find [IF D1A=1 and D1E=1, INSERT: more] work
b. Child care
c. Other family or personal obligations
d. Health/medical limitations or disability
e. Going to school or in training
f. Retired
g. Other (please specify): [text box]
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: D1A=1
[S]
D3A. Think about your main job (the job from which you earned the most income in the past month). In this job, were you working:
1. For a single company or employer
2. For yourself or your family business
3. Other (please specify): [text box]
Base: D1A=1
[S]
D3B. Still thinking about your main job, do you usually work:
1. Full-time (35 or more hours per week)
2. Part-time (less than 35 hours per week)
Base: D1A=1 and D3B=2
(Working part-time)
[S]
D20. You indicated that you did not work full-time at this job. Did you want a full-time job?
1. Yes
0. No
–2. Don't know
Base: D3A = 1
(working, but not self-employed)
[S]
D30. Still thinking about your main job, do you normally start and end work around the same time each day that you work or does it vary?
1. Normally work the same hours
2. Schedule varies, primarily at my request
3. Schedule varies, primarily based on my employer's needs
Base: D30=3
(Schedule varies based on employer needs)
[S]
D31. Approximately how far in advance does your employer usually tell you the hours that you will need to work on any given day?
1. One day in advance or less (including on call)
2. 2 to 3 days in advance
3. 4 to 6 days in advance
4. 1 to 2 weeks in advance
5. 3 weeks in advance or longer
Base: D1A=1
(any work for pay or profit)
[S]
D33. A temporary job lasts for a limited time or until the end of a project. Is your main job a temporary job?
1. Yes
0. No
-2. Don't know
Base: D1A=1
working
[S]
D4. In addition to your main job, did you have any other jobs last month?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: D4=1
Multiple jobs
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
D6. In your additional job(s), were you working:
DOWN
a. For a single company or employer
b. For yourself or your family business
c. Other (please specify): [text box]
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: all respondents
[Suppress default instructions, instead show all respondents: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
D44. [If D1A=1 Think about any job in the past 12 months not just your main job last month.] In the past 12 months, have you:
DOWN
a. Asked for a raise or a promotion (display if D1A=1)
b. Received a raise or a promotion (display if D1A=1)
c. Applied for a new job
d. Started a new job
e. Voluntarily left a job
f. Gotten laid off or fired from a job
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: PPMARIT = 1 or 6
(Married or living with partner)
[S]
D5. Last month, did your [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: partner] do any work for either pay or profit?
1. Yes
0. No
Gig Economy Section
Base: All Respondents
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Include activities even if you already told us about them. Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
GE1. In the past month, have you been paid for each of the following activities?
DOWN
a. Child or elder care services
b. Dog walking, feeding pets, or house sitting
c. House cleaning, yard work, or other property maintenance work
d. Driving or ride-sharing, such as with Uber or Lyft
e. Paid tasks online, such as posting YouTube videos (do not include GfK surveys)
f. Other personal tasks, such as deliveries, running errands, or helping people move
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: All respondents
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
GE2. In addition, in the past month, have you been paid for each of the following activities?
DOWN
a. Sold goods yourself at flea markets or garage sales
b. Sold goods at consignment shops or thrift stores
c. Sold goods on-line, such as on eBay or Craigslist
d. Rented out property, such as your car or your house
e. Any other paid activities that you have not already mentioned in the survey (do not include GfK surveys). Please specify: [text box]
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: Any Yes in GE1 or GE2 (does these activities)
[S]
GE10. In the past month, what were your reasons for doing these activities? Check all that apply.
a. Earn money as main source of income
b. Earn money in addition to main source
c. Earn money to help family members
d. Maintain or acquire job-related skills
e. Sell items no longer needed
f. Meet people, have a social activity or hobby
g. Other (please specify): [text box]
Base: IF GE10 = MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE PROVIDED, IF GE10 = ONLY ONE RESPONSE AUTOPUNCH GE11 AS MAIN REASON
[S]
GE11. In the past month, what was your main reason for doing these activities? Check one.
a. Earn money as main source of income
b. Earn money in addition to main source
c. Earn money to help family members
d. Maintain or acquire job-related skills
e. Sell items no longer needed
f. Meet people, have a social activity or hobby
g. Other (please specify)
Base: Any Yes in GE1 or GE2 (does these activities)
[S]
GE4. Were any of these activities the main job that you told us about already?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: Any Yes in GE1 or GE2 (does these activities)
[N]
GE20. How much time did you spend last month on any of these activities? (Do notinclude taking GfK Surveys.)
_______________hours [range: 0-720]
Base: all respondents
[S]
GE22. Relative to a year ago, did you spend more, the same, or less time on these activities last month?
1. More
2. Less
3. About the same
<insert space>
4. Does not apply, have not done these activities
Base: Any Yes in GE1 or GE2 (does these paid activities)
[S]
GE40A. In the past 12 months, how much of your income was from these activities?
1. under 10%
2. 10 to 19%
3. 20 to 29%
4. 30 to 39%
5. 40 to 49%
6. 50 to 59%
7. 60 to 69%
8. 70 to 79%
9. 80 to 89%
10. 90% or more
<insert space>
-2. Don't know
GE40B. In the past 12 months, have you regularly earned money from these activities?
1. Yes, in all or most months
2. No, only in some or a few months
Base: Any Yes in GE1 or GE2 (does these activities)
[S]
GE5. Some people doing these activities use companies that connect them directly with customers using a website or mobile app. For example, Uber and Lyft help drivers find riders. Last month did you find any paid work or customers using a company like this?
1. Yes
0. No
General Housing Section
Base: All respondents
[SHOW DISPLAY3 AND GH1 ON THE SAME PAGE]
[DISPLAY3]
This section will ask some questions about your housing situation.
[S]
GH1. Please describe the housing arrangement where you currently live. Do [if PPMARIT=1, insert: (you and/or your spouse) / if PPMARIT=6, insert: (you and/or your partner)] / IF PPMARIT=2-5: you:
1. Own home with a mortgage or loan
2. Own home free and clear (without a mortgage or loan)
3. Pay rent
4. Neither own home nor pay rent
Base: All respondents
[S]
GH2N. Did you move into your current home after October 2016?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: All respondents
[GRID, S ACROSS]
GH3. How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation?
DOWN
a. Overall quality of neighborhood
b. Quality of local schools
c. Safety of neighborhood
d. Quality of other neighborhood amenities
e. Overall quality of your housing
f. [IF GH1= 1, 2, 3] Cost of your housing
ACROSS
1. Very dissatisfied
2. Somewhat dissatisfied
3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4. Somewhat satisfied
5. Very satisfied
Base: all respondents
[GRID, S ACROSS]
GH10. In deciding where to live, how important is it to you to have convenient access to each of the following places in your local community?
DOWN
a. Park or playground
b. Library
c. Bank or credit union
d. Grocery store
e. Shops and restaurants
f. Church or place of worship
g. Public transportation
ACROSS
1. Not important
2. Slightly important
3. Moderately important
4. Very important
Rent Section
Base: GH1 = 3
[M]
[RANDOMIZE a-f]
R1. Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home.
a. Cheaper to rent
b. Owning is a bigger financial risk
c. More convenient to rent
d. Plan to move soon
e. Can't qualify for mortgage to buy
f. Can't afford down payment to buy
g. Prefer to rent
h. Currently looking to buy
i. Other
Base: (GH1 = 3 or GH1 = 4) AND (GH2N = 1)
(Non-homeowners who moved recently)
[S]
R4. Before your recent move, did you own your previous home?
0. No
1. Yes, and I still own that home
2. Yes, and I no longer own that home
Base: (GH2N=1) AND (R4=0 or refused)
(Non-homeowners who moved recently and did not own previous home)
[M]
R5A. An eviction is when your landlord forces you to move when you don't want to. Were you, or a person you were staying with, evicted from your home?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: (GH2N=1) AND (R4=0 or refused) AND (R5A=0 or refused)
(Non-homeowners who moved recently and did not own previous home)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
R5B. Did each of the following contribute to your moving from your previous home?
DOWN
a. Received an eviction notice
b. Landlord told you, or a person you were staying with, to leave
c. You missed a rent payment and thought you would be evicted
d. City condemned the property and forced you to leave
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: (GH2N=1) AND (R4=2)
(Non-homeowners who moved recently and owned previous home)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
R5C. Did each of the following contribute to your moving from your previous home?
DOWN
a. Bank took possession of your home in foreclosure
b. Received a notice from bank that they planned to foreclose
c. Missed mortgage payments and thought bank would foreclose
d. City condemned the property and forced you to leave
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: (GH1 = 3)
(Renters)
[S]
R7. In the past 12 months, have you experienced any problems with your house or apartment that you felt needed to be fixed, such as a leak or a broken appliance?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: (GH1 = 3) and (R7=1)
(Renters who had a problem with their housing unit)
[S]
R8. Did you contact your landlord about the problem with your house or apartment that needed to be fixed?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: (GH1 = 3) and (R8=1)
(Renters who had a problem with their housing unit that they contacted landlord about)
[S]
R8A. After you contacted your landlord about the problem with your house or apartment, how much difficulty did you have getting them to fix the problem?
3. Substantial difficulty
2. Moderate difficulty
1. A little difficulty
0. None
Base: GH1 = 3
(Renters)
[S]
R3. About how much do you [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and/or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: and/or your partner] pay for rent each month?
1. less than $250
2. $250 to $499
3. $500 to $749
4. $750 to $999
5. $1,000 to $1,249
6. $1,250 to 1,499
7. $1,500 to $1,749
8. $1,750 to $1,999
9. $2,000 or above
<insert space>
-2. Don't know
Mortgage Section
Base: GH1 = 1
(Homeowners with a mortgage)
[S]
M4. About how much is your total monthly mortgage payment (i.e. the amount you send to the bank)?
1. less than $500
2. $500 to $749
3. $750 to $999
4. $1000 to $1,249
5. $1,250 to 1,499
6. $1,500 to $1,749
7. $1,750 to $1,999
8. $2,000 to $2,499
9. $2,500 or above
<insert space>
-2. Don't know
Banking Section
Base: All respondents
[SHOW DISPLAY4 AND BK1 ON THE SAME PAGE]
[DISPLAY4]
This section will ask some questions about your experiences with banks and credit.
[S]
BK1. Do you [ if PPMARIT=1, insert: and/or your spouse / if PPMARIT=6, insert: and/or your partner] currently have a checking, savings or money market account?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: All respondents
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
BK2. In the past 12 months, did you [ if PPMARIT=1, insert: and/or your spouse / if PPMARIT=6, insert: and/or your partner]:
DOWN
a. Purchase a money order from a place other than a bank
b. Cash a check at a place other than a bank
c. Take out a payday loan or payday advance
d. Take out a pawn shop loan or an auto title loan
e. Obtain a tax refund advance to receive your refund faster
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: BK1 = 1
(Has a bank account)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
[RANDOMIZE a-e]
BK11. In the past 12 months, did you [ if PPMARIT=1, insert: and/or your spouse / if PPMARIT=6, insert: and/or your partner] access a bank account in any of the following ways?
DOWN
a. Visiting a bank teller
b. Using an ATM or bank kiosk
c. Calling the bank
d. Using a computer or tablet
e. Using a mobile phone, including an app
f. In any other way
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: all respondents
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
BK20. In the past 12 months, have you [ if PPMARIT=1, insert: and/or your spouse / if PPMARIT=6, insert: and/or your partner] used your mobile phone to:
DOWN
a. Deposit a check using your phone's camera
b. Pay for something in a store, such as with Apple Pay or Google Pay instead of cash or a physical card
c. Send money to a person, such as with Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
3. Do not own a mobile phone
Base: BK1 = 1
(Has a bank account)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
[RANDOMIZE a-c]
BK40. In the past 12 months, have you had difficulty getting money out of your bank account for any of the following reasons? (Please check all that apply.)
DOWN
a. Delay in when you could use your money (deposit hold)
b. Your account was locked or frozen
c. Bank's website or mobile app didn't work
d. Other (please specify): [text box]
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: BK40 = 1 for more than one option (auto punch if only one reply to BK40)
(Has bank account; had more than one funds availability problem in the past 12 months)
[S]
BK42. Which of these would you say was your most seriousproblem?
1. Delay in when you could use your money (deposit hold)
2. Your account was locked or frozen
3. Bank's website or mobile app didn't work
4. Other
Base: BK40 = 1 for any option
(Has bank account; had problem in the past 12 months)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
BK44. Did you contact your bank about this problem?
DOWN
a. By phone, by going to the bank, or via the bank's website or app
b. Using social media, such as by tweeting at the bank or posting on the bank's Facebook page
c. Other (please specify): [text box]
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: BK44a = 1 or BK44b = 1 or BK44c = 1
(Has bank account; had problem in the past 12 months; contacted bank)
[Textbox, 500 characters]
[O]
BK46A. Can you tell us briefly how the bank responded when you contacted them?
[Textbox, 500 characters]
Base: BK44a = 0 and BK44b = 0 and (BK44c = 0 or BK44c = Refused)
(Has bank account; had problem in the past 12 months; did not contact bank)
[Textbox, 500 characters]
[O]
BK46B. Can you tell us briefly why you did not contact the bank about the problem?
[Textbox, 500 characters]
Credit Application Section
Base: all respondents
[S]
A6. If you were to apply for a credit card today, how confident are you that your application would be approved?
3. Not confident
2. Somewhat confident
1. Very confident
-2. Don't know
Base: all respondents
[S]
A0. In the past 12 months, have you [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT:or your partner] applied for any credit (such as a credit card, higher credit card limit, mortgage, refinance, student loan, personal loan, or other loan)?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: A0=0
(Those who did not apply for credit)
[S]
A0B. Was there a time in the past 12 months that you [ IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: or your partner] desired credit but chose not to submit a credit application?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: A0=1 OR -1 (Refused)
(Those who applied for credit)
[GRID, S ACROSS]
A1. In the past 12 months, please tell us if each of the following has or has not happened to you [ IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT:or your partner]:
DOWN
a. You [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT:or your partner] were turned down for credit
b. You [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: or your partner] were approved for credit, but were not given as much credit as you applied for
c. You [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: or your partner] put off applying for credit because you thought you might be turned down
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: A0B=1
(Those who did not apply for credit but desired credit)
[S]
A2. You indicated that you [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: or your partner] desired credit in the past 12 months but did not submit a credit application. Was this because you thought that you might be turned down or denied credit?
1. Yes
0. No
Credit Condition Section
Base: all respondents
[S]
C2A. Do you have at least one credit card?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: C2A=1 or refused
(Has a credit card)
[S]
C3. Do you currently have any outstanding unpaid credit card debt?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: C3=1 or refused
(Has outstanding credit card debt)
[S]
C3A. Do you [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: and your partner] currently have more, less, or about the same amount of credit card debt than you had 12 months ago?
3. More debt now
2. About the same
1. Less debt now
Base: C2A=1 or refused
(Has a credit card)
[S]
C4A. In the past 12 months, how frequently have you carried an unpaid balance on one or more of your credit cards?
0. Never carried an unpaid balance (always pay in full)
1. Once
2. Some of the time
3. Most or all of the time
Education Section
Base: all respondents
[SHOW DISPLAY5 AND ED0 ON THE SAME PAGE]
[ DISPLAY5]
This section will ask some questions about your education and experiences with student loans.
[S]
ED0. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?
1. Less than high school degree
2. High school degree or GED
3. Some college but no degree (including currently enrolled in college)
4. Certificate or technical degree
5. Associate degree
6. Bachelor's degree
7. Master's degree
8. Professional degree (e.g. MBA, MD, JD)
9. Doctoral Degree
CREATE [DOV_ED]:
IF ED0 = 5 DOV_ED = "Associate Degree"
IF ED0 >= 6 DOV_ED = "Bachelor's Degree"
Base: All respondents
[S]
D1G. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
2. Yes, as a full-time student
1. Yes, as a part-time student
0. No
Base: D1G=1 or 2
(Current student)
[S]
ED0B. What type of program are you currently pursuing?
1. High school or GED program
2. Non-degree training program
3. Certificate or technical degree
4. Associate degree
5. Bachelor's degree
6. Master's degree
7. Professional degree (e.g. MBA, MD, JD)
8. Doctoral Degree
Base: (ED0=2) and (D1G=0)
(High school only and not enrolled in college)
[S]
ED0D. Have you ever enrolled in an educational degree program beyond high school?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: ED0 = (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, OR 9) OR (D1G=1 or 2) OR ED0D=1
(All who attended college, are enrolled in college, or started but did not finish an educational program)
[S]
ED1. Which one of the following broad categories best describes your [IF D1G=1 or D1G=2, INSERT: current / IF D1G=0 OR D1G=REFUSED, INSERT: most recent] educational program?
1. Humanities/arts
2. Social/behavioral sciences
3. Life sciences
4. Physical sciences/math
5. Computer/information sciences
6. Engineering
7. Education
8. Business/management
9. Health
10. Law
11. Vocational/technical training
12. Undeclared
13. Other (please specify): [text box]
Base: (ED0=3 or 4) or (ED0=2 and (D1G=1 or 2)) or (ED0=2 and ED0D=1)
([Some college or certificate] OR [high school degree and either enrolled in college or dropped out])
[DROPDOWN]
ED2A. In what state is the school that you [IF D1G=1 OR D1G=2, INSERT: currently attend / IF D1G=0 OR D1G=REFUSED, INSERT: attended for your most recent educational program] located? If the school is not located in the United States, please select "International" from the bottom of the list.
[DROPDOWN BOX with 50 states + DC + the term "international"]
Base: if ED2A is answered
ED2B. What is the name of the school you [IF D1G=1 OR D1G=2, INSERT: currently attend / D1G=0 OR D1G=REFUSED, INSERT: attended for your most recent educational program]?
School name: [State-specific drop-down list]
If you do not see the school you attended in the list above, please type it into the text box provided.
Other school not listed: [text box]
Base: ((ED0=3 or 4) and (D1G=0)) or (ED0=2 and ED0D=1)
(Some college or certificate, not enrolled)
[Q]
ED4. In what year did you last attend this educational program?
_____ [Num Box, Range (2018-PPAGE) – 2018]
Base: (ED0 =3 or 4) or (ED0=2 and (D1G=1 or 2)) or (ED0=2 and ED0D=1)
(Started educational program, but less than associate degree)
[S]
ED5. Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your [ IF D1G=1 or D1G=2, INSERT: current / IF D1G=0 OR D1G=REFUSED, INSERT: most recent] educational program compare to its financial costs?
1. Financial benefits are much larger
2. Financial benefits are somewhat larger
3. About the same financial benefits and financial costs
4. Financial costs are somewhat larger
5. Financial costs are much larger
Base: ((ED0=3 or 4) and (D1G=0)) or (ED0=2 and ED0D=1)
([Some college or certificate], not currently enrolled)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
ED6. If you could go back and make your education decisions again, would you have done any of these things:
DOWN
a. Chosen a different field of study
b. Attended a different school
c. Completed less education
d. Completed more education
e. Chosen not to attend college
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: (ED0 = 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9)
(Associate degree or above)
[DROPDOWN]
ED7A. In what state is the school that you received your [DOV_ED] located? If the school is not located in the United States, please select "International" from the bottom of the list.
[DROPDOWN BOX with 50 states + DC + the term "international"]
Base: If ED7A is answered
[DROPDOWN]
ED7B. What is the name of the school from which you received your [DOV_ED]?
School name: [State-specific drop-down list]
If you do not see the school you attended in the list above, please type it into the text box provided.
Other school not listed: [text box]
Base: ED0 = 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9
(Associate degree or above)
[Q]
ED9. In what year did you receive your [DOV_ED]?
[Num Box, Range 2018-PPAGE – 2018]
Base: ED0 = 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9
(Associate degree or above)
[S]
ED10. Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your [DOV_ED] program compare to its financial costs?
1. Financial benefits are much larger
2. Financial benefits are somewhat larger
3. About the same financial benefits and financial costs
4. Financial costs are somewhat larger
5. Financial costs are much larger
Base: ED0 = 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9
(Associate degree or above)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
ED11. If you could go back and make decisions regarding your [DOV_ED] again, would you have done any of these things:
DOWN
a. Chosen a different field of study
b. Attended a different school
c. Completed less education
d. Completed more education
e. Chosen not to attend college
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: PPAGE<=30 and (ED0=4 or ED0=5) and (D1G=0)
(Certificate or associate degree and not currently enrolled)
[S]
ED0C. Have you ever enrolled in a 4-year bachelor's degree program?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: PPAGE<=30 and (ED0=4 or 5) and (ED0C=1)
(Started educational program but did not complete; Certificate/Technical and Associate degree only)
[S]
ED4A. In what year did you last attend the bachelor's degree program that you were enrolled in?
_ ____ [Num Box, Range (2018-PPAGE) – 2018]
Base: (PPAGE<=30) AND (ED0C=1 OR ED0D=1 OR ED0=3) AND D1G=0
(Started an educational program but did not complete it and not currently enrolled)
[S]
ED4B. How likely is it that you will return to school and complete the program that you started but did not complete?
1. Definitely will return and complete program
2. Probably will return and complete program
3. Not sure
4. Probably will not return and complete program
5. Definitely will not return and complete program
Base: (ED0 = 2) and (D1G=0 and ED0D=0)
(Completed high school. Did not attend college)
[M, RANDOMIZE A-I]
ED13. Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?
a. Too expensive
b. Had to take care of child(ren)
c. Supported or cared for parents or siblings
d. Needed to earn money
e. Wanted to work
f. Simply was not interested in college
g. Was not admitted
h. Did not think benefits of attending college were worth the cost
i. Illness or health issues
j. Other (please specify): [text box]
Base: (ED0 = 3 or (ED0=2 and ED0D=1)) and (D1G=0) and (ED4>=2004)
(Attended college. Did not complete)
[M, RANDOMIZE A-I]
ED14. Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?
a. Too expensive
b. Had to take care of child(ren)
c. Supported or cared for parents or siblings
d. Needed to earn money
e. Wanted to work
f. Simply not interested in continuing in college
g. Low grades
h. Did not think the benefits of continuing college were worth the cost
i. Illness or health issues
j. Other (please specify): [text box]
Student Loans Section
Base: All respondents
[S]
SL1. Do you currently have student loan debt or owe any money used to pay for your own education?
Please include any loans on which you are a co-signer that were used to pay for your education beyond high school (including student loans, home equity loans, or credit cards paid off over time).
1. Yes
0. No
Base: SL1 = 1
[GRID, S ACROSS]
SL2. Think about the money you currently owe for your own education. Is the money you owe for that education a student loan, a home equity loan, a credit card debt, or some other type of loan? If you have multiple loans, please select all that apply.
DOWN
a. Student loan
b. Home equity loan
c. Credit card
d. Other loan
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: SL1 = 1
[S]
SL3. Thinking specifically about the money that you owe for your own education, please tell us the total amount that you currently owe on these loans.
1. Less than $5,000
2. $5,000 to $9,999
3. $10,000 to $14,999
4. $15,000 to $19,999
5. $20,000 to $24,999
6. $25,000 to $29,999
7. $30,000 to $39,999
8. $40,000 to $49,999
9. $50,000 to $74,999
10. $75,000 to $99,999
11. $100,000 or above
<insert space>
-2. Don't know
Base: SL1 = 1
[S]
SL4. Approximately how much is the total monthly payment that you are required to make on the loans from your education?
Please only include the amount that you are paying, and not money that is paid by others on your behalf.
1. I am currently not required to make any payments on these loans
2. $1 to $49
3. $50 to $99
4. $100 to $199
5. $200 to $299
6. $300 to $399
7. $400 to $499
8. $500 to $749
9. $750 to $999
10. $1,000 or above
<insert space>
-2. Don't know
Base: SL1 = 1
[S]
SL6. Are you behind on payments or in collections for one or more of the loans from your own education?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: SL1 = 0 or refused
[S]
SL7. Did you borrow money or take out any loans to pay for your own education that you have since repaid?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: SL1 = 1 or SL7=1
[GRID, S ACROSS]
SL8. Still thinking about the money you borrowed to pay for your own education, did you borrow money for each of the following educational programs (including any loans which you have completely repaid or for education you did not complete)?
DOWN
a. Certificate or technical training
b. Associate degree
c. Bachelor's degree
d. Professional degree (e.g. MBA, MD, JD)
e. Master's degree or Doctoral Degree
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: IF PPMARIT=1 OR 6
[S]
SL10. Do you currently owe any money used to pay for your [ IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: spouse's / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: partner's] education?
Please only include any loans on which you are a co-signer that were used to pay for their education beyond high school (including student loans, home equity loans, or credit cards paid off over time).
1. Yes
0. No
Base: IF PPAGE>=30
[S]
SL11. Do you currently owe any money used to pay for your child or grandchild's education?
Please only include any loans on which you are a co-signer that were used to pay for their education beyond high school (including student loans, home equity loans, or credit cards paid off over time).
1. Yes
0. No
999. Do not have children or grandchildren
Base: IF SL11=1
[GRID, S ACROSS]
SL12. Is the money you owe for your child or grandchild's education a student loan, home equity loan, credit card debt, or some other type of loan? If you have multiple loans, please select all that apply.
DOWN
a. Student loan
b. Home equity loan
c. Credit card
d. Other loan
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Retirement Planning Section
Base: (D1I ne 1)
[SHOW DISPLAY6 AND D1I ON THE SAME PAGE]
[DISPLAY6]
This section will ask some questions about your planning and savings for retirement.
Base: All respondents
D1I. Do you consider yourself to be retired?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: (D1I ne 1)
(Not Retired)
[S]
K0. Do you think that your retirement savings plan is currently on track?
1. Yes
0. No
-2. Don't know
Base: (D1I ne 1)
(Not Retired)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
K2. Do you currently have each of the following types of retirement savings?
DOWN
a. 401(k), 403(b), Keogh, or other defined contribution plan through an employer
b. Pension with a defined benefit through an employer
c. IRA or Roth IRA
d. Savings outside a retirement account
e. Real estate or land that will provide income in retirement
f. Ownership of a business
g. Other retirement savings (please specify): [text box]
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: (K2_a, K2_c, K2_d, or K2_g=1)
(Not retired, Has self-directed retirement savings)
[S]
K20. Approximately how much money do you currently have saved for retirement?
1. Less than $10,000
2. $10,000 to $24,999
3. $25,000 to $49,999
4. $50,000 to $99,999
5. $100,000 to $249,999
6. $250,000 to $499,999
7. $500,000 to $999,999
8. Over $1,000,000
-2. Don't know
Base: (K2_a, K2_c, K2_d, or K2_g=1)
(Not retired, Has self-directed retirement savings)
[S]
DC4. How comfortable are you with making your own investment decisions in your retirement accounts?
1. Very comfortable
2. Mostly comfortable
3. Slightly comfortable
4. Not comfortable
Base: D1I NE 1
(Not Retired)
[S]
K5A. In the past 12 months, have you borrowed money from or cashed out (permanently withdrawn) money from any of your retirement savings accounts?
1. Yes, borrowed money
2. Yes, cashed out
3. Yes, both
0. No
Base: (D1I = 1)
(Retired)
[Q with S, RANGE 17 to PPAGE]
[ALLOW RESPONDENT TO EITHER TYPE ANSWER IN NUMBER BOX OR CHECK DON'T KNOW, PROMPT WITH THE FOLLOWING IF BOTH: Please enter an answer in the number box OR check Not Sure. ]
K8A. At what age did you retire?
[Num box 17-PPAGE]
<INSERT SPACE>
-2 Not Sure [S]
Base: (D1I = 1)
(Retired)
[GRID, S ACROSS]
K9. How important were each of the following in your decision to retire at the age that you did?
DOWN
a. Poor health
b. Wanted to do other things
c. Didn't like the work
d. Family responsibilities
e. Wanted to spend more time with family
f. Forced to retire or lack of available work
ACROSS
3. Very important
2. Somewhat important
1. Not important
Income and Consumption Section
Base: All respondents
[SHOW DISPLAY7 AND I0 ON THE SAME PAGE]
[DISPLAY7]
This section will ask some questions about your savings, expenses, and sources of income.
Base: All respondents
[S]
I0. In the past 12 months, did you [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and/or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT:and/or your partner] receive any income from the following sources:
DOWN
a. Wages or salaries
b. Self-employment
c. Other paid activities (do not include GfK surveys)
d. Interest, dividends, or rental income
e. Social Security (including old age, SSI and DI)
f. Unemployment income
g. Pension
h. Any other income
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: if ALL I0_a through I0_h =0 or refused
(No income sources listed)
[S]
I0A. Did you [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and/or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: and/or your partner] receive any income from any source in the past 12 months?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: I0=1 for any response OR I0A=1 or refused
(Report having any income)
[S]
[If refused, prompt once: "We ask for information about your income because it is extremely important for our understanding of household finances in the United States. We greatly appreciate your response and your answer will remain completely anonymous."]
I40. Which of the following categories best describes the total income that you [ IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: and your partner] received from all sources, before taxes and deductions, in the past 12 months?
1. $0 to $4,999
2. $5,000 to $14,999
3. $15,000 to $24,999
4. $25,000 to $39,999
5. $40,000 to $49,999
6. $50,000 to $74,999
7. $75,000 to $99,999
8. $100,000 to $149,999
9. $150,000 to $199,999
10. $200,000 or higher
Base: All respondents
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
I41. In the past 12 months, have you [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and/or your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT:and/or your partner] received any of the following?
DOWN
a. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps)
c. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program benefits
d. Housing assistance from government program
e. Free or reduced price school lunches
f. Cash assistance from a welfare program, such as TANF
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: All respondents
[S]
I9. In the past 12 months, which one of the following best describes your [ IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and your spouse's / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT: and your partner's] income?
1. Roughly the same amount each month
2. Occasionally varies from month to month
3. Varies quite often from month to month
Base: (I9 = 2 or 3)
[S]
I12. Because your income varies, have you [ IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT:and your partner] struggled to pay your bills in the past 12 months?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: All respondents
[S]
I20. In the past month, would you say that your [IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and your spouse's / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT:and your partner's] total spending was:
3. More than your income
2. The same as your income
1. Less than your income
Financial Support from Outside the Home Section
Base: All respondents
[S]
FS10. Does anyone living outside of your household (such as a parent, child, other relatives, or friends) provide you with regular financial support? This may include cash or help with rent, groceries, education expenses, student loans, car payments, or other expenses.
1. Yes
0. No
Base: FS10=1
(Receive financial support)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
FS20. Do you receive each of the following types of financial support from people living outside of your household?
DOWN
a. Help with rent or mortgage
b. Help with education expenses or student loans
c. Help with car payment
d. Help with other bills
e. Money for general expenses or anything else
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: FS10=1
(Receive financial support)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
FS30. Who outside of your household provides you with regular financial support or helps you with bill payments?
DOWN
a. Parent(s)
b. My adult child
c. Other relatives
d. Friends
e. Other
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: All respondents
[S]
FS40. Do you provide regular financial support to anyone living outside of your household (such as a parent, child, other relatives, or friends)? This may include cash or help with rent, groceries, education expenses, student loans, car payments, or other expenses.
1. Yes
2. No
Emergency Fund Section
[SHOW DISPLAY8 AND EF1 ON THE SAME PAGE]
[DISPLAY8]
This section will ask some questions about your emergency savings, insurance, and economic hardships.
Base: All respondents
[S]
EF1. Have you set aside emergency or rainy day funds that would cover your expenses for 3 months in case of sickness, job loss, economic downturn, or other emergencies?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: EF1 = 0 or refused
(Does not have 3 months emergency fund)
[S]
EF2. If you were to lose your main source of income (e.g. job, government benefits), could you cover your expenses for 3 months by borrowing money, using savings, selling assets, or borrowing from friends/family?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: All respondents
[M][SUPPRESS DEFAULT INSTRUCTION]
EF3. Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?
If you would use more than one method to cover this expense, please select all that apply.
a. Put it on my credit card and pay it off in full at the next statement
b. Put it on my credit card and pay it off over time
c. With the money currently in my checking/savings account or with cash
d. Using money from a bank loan or line of credit
e. By borrowing from a friend or family member
f. Using a payday loan, deposit advance, or overdraft
g. By selling something
h. I wouldn't be able to pay for the expense right now
i. Other (please specify): [text box]
Base: All respondents
[S]
EF5A. Which best describes your ability to pay all of your bills in full this month?
1. Able to pay all bills
0. Can't pay some bills
Base: EF5A=1
[S]
EF5B. How would a $400 emergency expense that you had to pay impact your ability to pay your other bills this month?
1. Would still be able to pay all bills
0. Could not pay some bills
Base: EF5A=0 (unable to pay all bills this month)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
EF6A. Are you expecting to be unable to pay or only make a partial payment on each of the following bills this month?
DOWN
a. Rent or mortgage
b. Credit card
c. Water, gas, or electric bill
d. Phone or cable bill
e. Car payment
f. Student loan
g. Other (please specify): [text box]
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: EF5B=0 (unable to pay all bills this month if faced with a $400 expense)
[Suppress default instructions, instead show: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
[GRID, S ACROSS]
EF6B. Which of the following bills would you likely skip paying, or make only a partial payment on, if you had a $400 emergency expense that you had to pay?
DOWN
a. Rent or mortgage
b. Credit card
c. Water, gas, or electric bill
d. Phone or cable bill
e. Car payment
f. Student loan
g. Other (please specify): [text box]
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Health and Insurance Section
Base: all respondents
[GRID, S ACROSS]
[SHOW THIS TEXT INSTEAD OF DEFAULT INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
E1. During the past 12 months, was there a time when you needed any of the following, but went without because you couldn't afford it?
DOWN
a. Prescription medicine
b. Seeing a doctor
c. Mental health care or counseling
d. Dental care
e. Seeing a specialist
f. Follow-up care
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: all respondents
[S]
E2. During the past 12 months, have you had any unexpected major medical expenses that you had to pay out of pocket because they were not completely paid for by insurance?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: E2=1
(Had major medical expense)
[Q][SP]
E2A. Approximately how much did you pay out of pocket for unexpected major medical expenses in the past 12 months?
1. $1 to $499
2. $500 to $999
3. $1,000 to $4,999
4. $5,000 to $9,999
5. $10,000 or higher
-2. Don't know
Base: E2=1
(Had major medical expense)
[S]
E2B. Do you currently have any debt from the unexpected major medical expenses that you had in the past 12 months?
1. Yes
0. No
Base: all respondents
[GRID, S ACROSS]
[SHOW THIS TEXT INSTEAD OF DEFAULT INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer yes or no to each option. ]
E4. Are you currently covered by any of the following types of health insurance or health coverage plans?
DOWN
a. Insurance through an employer or union
b. Insurance purchased directly from an insurance company
c. Medicare for people 65 or older
d. Medicaid or other programs for those with low incomes or disability
e. TRICARE or other military health care
f. VA or other veteran's health care
g. Insurance purchased through a health insurance exchange
h. Any other
ACROSS
1. Yes
0. No
Base: all respondents
[S]
E5. Do you personally know someone who has been addicted to opioids or prescription painkillers?
1. Yes
0. No
Childhood Background Section
[SHOW DISPLAY9 AND CH0 ON THE SAME PAGE. IF CH0 NOT ASKED, DISPLAY ON CH5 PAGE IF CH5 IS ASKED OR ON CH2 PAGE IF CH5 IS ALSO NOT ASKED]
[DISPLAY9]
Base: if x2017 =2 (did not participate in 2017 survey)
We are interested in a few characteristics of your family when you were growing up.
Base: if x2017 =2 (did not participate in 2017 survey)
[text box]
CH0. Where did you live when you started high school?
a. City [text box]
b. State
c. Zip Code [text box]
d. Country (if not in U.S.) [text box]
Base: if x2017 =2 (did not participate in 2017 survey)
[GRID, S ACROSS]
CH1. When you were growing up (under age 17), how frequently did you worry about each of the following?
DOWN
a. Your family's finances
b. Having enough food to eat
c. Crime and personal safety
d. Having a stable caregiver
ACROSS
1. Never worried
2. Rarely worried
3. Sometimes worried
4. Regularly worried
Base: if x2017 =2 (did not participate in 2017 survey)
[S]
CH2. What is the highest level of education that your mother completed?
1. Less than high school degree
2. High school degree or GED
3. Some college but no degree
4. Certificate or technical degree
5. Associate degree
6. Bachelor's degree
7. Graduate degree
-2. Don't know
Base: if x2017 =2 (did not participate in 2017 survey)
[S]
CH3. What is the highest level of education that your father completed?
1. Less than high school degree
2. High school degree or GED
3. Some college but no degree
4. Certificate or technical degree
5. Associate degree
6. Bachelor's degree
7. Graduate degree
-2. Don't know
Financial Literacy Section
Base: all respondents
[SHOW DISPLAY10 AND FL1 ON THE SAME PAGE]
[DISPLAY10]
Finally, we have a few questions about your views on finances and the economy.
Base: all respondents
[S, VERTICAL SCALE]
FL0. Some people are fully prepared to take financial risks when they save or make investments, while others try to avoid taking financial risks.
On a scale from zero to ten, where zero is not at all willing to take risks and ten is very willing to take risks, what number would you [ IF PPMARIT=1, INSERT: and your spouse / IF PPMARIT=6, INSERT:and your partner] be on the scale?
0. Not at all willing to take risks
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Very willing to take risks
Base: all respondents
[S]
FL1. Do you think the following statement is true or false?
"Housing prices in the US can never go down."
1. True
2. False
-2. Don't know
Base: all respondents
[S]
FL2. Do you think the following statement is true or false?
"Buying a single company's stock usually provides a safer return than a stock mutual fund."
1. True
2. False
-2. Don't know
Base: all respondents
[S]
[RANDOMIZE 1-4]
FL3. Considering a long time period (for example 10 or 20 years), which asset described below normally gives the highest returns?
1. Stocks
2. Bonds
3. Savings accounts
4. Precious metals
-2. Don't know [Anchor]
Base: all respondents
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FL4. Imagine that the interest rate on your savings account was 1% per year and inflation was 2% per year. After 1 year, how much would you be able to buy with the money in this account?
1. More than today
2. Exactly the same
3. Less than today
-2. Don't know
Base: all respondents
[S]
FL5. Suppose you had $100 in a savings account and the interest rate was 2% per year. After 5 years, how much do you think you would have in the account if you left the money to grow?
1. More than $102
2. Exactly $102
3. Less than $102
-2. Don't know
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