Sep 07, 2023

Interactive: Find out your financial well-being

Answer 10 questions to measure your current financial well-being and see steps you can take to improve it.

Have you ever wondered how your financial well-being compares to the average person? This questionnaire will provide you a score based on your answers, then you'll be able to compare your score in the following ways:

  • To the U.S. average
  • By age bracket
  • By household income
  • By employment status

In addition, the website provides links to helpful resources in case there's anything you would like to take action on.

 

A cartoon depiction of a wallet, dumbbell, stethoscope, apple, and coins.  

Questions:

  • What does "financial well-being" mean to you and why is it important?
  • Do you think you need to have lots of money to have good financial well-being? Why or why not?
  • What are some of the key factors that contribute to good financial well-being?
  • What are some things that have a negative impact on financial well-being?

 

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Looking for more interactive resources? Be sure to check out the NGPF Interactive Library. 

About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.

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