E. FINANCES (W17, 2007)

E117 E1 Many young adults experience financial problems. How much stress have you felt in meeting your financial obligations during the past year?

1 Not at all stressful

2

3

4 Moderately stressful

5

6

7 Extremely stressful

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E217 E2 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

2

3

4 Moderately difficult

5

6

7 Extremely difficult

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E3 How much money did you earn through paid employment during the past two weeks including tips, commissions, and bonuses (before taxes and other deductions)?

-8 Noncodable response

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E3LO17 Low amount

E3HI17 High amount

E417 E4 Compared to your usual earnings, is the amount for the past two weeks unusually high or low?

1 High

2 Low

3 About the same

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E5 What was the income for your entire household in 2004, before taxes? (Include all earners in your household.)

-8 Noncodable response

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E5LO17 Low amount

E5HI17 High amount

E617 E6 Do you have a savings account?

1 Yes

2 No

-8 Noncodable response

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E817 E8 Do you have one or more retirement accounts (Pension, IRA, 401K, 403B, etc)?

1 Yes

2 No

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E1017 E10 Have you established any type of college savings account for any of your children, such as a 529 savings plan, a Coverdell Education Savings Account, a custodial account, or any other account specifically dedicated to college savings?

1 Yes

2 No

3 NA (No Children)

-8 Noncodable response

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