E. FINANCES (W12, 2000)

E1 During the past year, what share of your living expenses were covered by each of the following sources? Make sure it adds up to 100%. Do not include educational expenses (e.g. tuition, books, fees).

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E212 E2 Many young adults experience financial problems. How much stress have you felt in meeting your financial obligations during this past year?

1 Not at all stressful

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4 Moderately stressful

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7 Extremely stressful

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E312 E3 How difficult is it for you to pay your bills on time? These bills might include insurance, rent, mortgages, car payments, credit cards, etc.

1 Not at all difficult

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4 Moderately difficult

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7 Extremely difficult

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E412 E4 How much burden do you feel from debt (from credit cards, mortgages, personal loans, etc.)?

1 No burden at all

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4 A moderate burden

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7 Extremely high burden

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E5A How much money did you earn through paid employment during the past two weeks?

WINCLO12 Low income response

WINCHI12 High income response

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E5B What was your annual income in 1999 (before taxes)?

YINCLO12 Low income response

YINCHI12 High income response

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E6SAV12 E6 Do you have a savings account?

0 No

1 Yes

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E7RET12 E7 Do you have one or more retirement accounts (Pension, IRA, 401K, etc)?

0 No

1 Yes

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E7A What is the approximate value of your retirement accounts?

E7ALOW12 Low response

E7AHI12 High response

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E7B Who has made contributions to your retirement fund(s)? (Circle all that apply)

                                        0 Not circled

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E7BEMP12Your employer

E7BPAR12 Your parents

E7BME12 Myself

E7BOTH12 Other, please specify

E8INV12 E8 Do you have other investments (Not retirement or savings)?

0 No

1 Yes

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E9INSR12 E9 Do you have health insurance?

0 No

1 Yes

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E9A Do you get this insurance through (Circle all that apply):

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E9AEMP12 Your employer

E9APAR12 Your parents (you are covered by your parents' policy)

E9APUB12 A public program (Medicare, TANF)

E9AME12 Myself (I purchased it)

E9AOTH12 Other, please specify: ______________________________

E10MON12 E10 Do you give money to your parents?

1 No

2 Yes

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