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The Debt-Free Forever Quiz

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 Comment and discuss your score below!


I have a working budget, and track my income and spending every month.


True
/ False


I have 6 months' worth of Essential Expenses set aside in an emergency fund.


True
/ False


I am setting aside money right now for my next big purchase.


True
/ False


My budget includes a maintenance category for my home, which is at least 3% of the value of my home.


True
/ False


I have a will and powers of attorney set up.


True
/ False


I never carry a balance on my credit card.


True
/ False


My housing costs are no more than 35% of my net income.


True
/ False


I have reviewed my insurance coverage in the past year, and I'm well covered.


True
/ False


I do not have a balance outstanding on my line of credit.


True
/ False


I never buy anything that isn't on my shopping list.


True
/ False


I've reviewed my credit report in the past year and corrected any mistakes.


True
/ False


I know the "Rule of 72."


True
/ False


I have no department store credit cards.


True
/ False


I do not use overdraft protection, ever.


True
/ False


If I want to go on vacation, I save up money before I go.


True
/ False


My financial situation is better today than it was 1 year ago.


True
/ False


When I think about my ability to meet a future financial obligation (like a major purchase, or paying for my child's education), I am completely at ease.


True
/ False


Money is not a source of conflict in my life.


True
/ False


I do not buy anything (coffee, magazines, cigarettes) out of habit. I am conscious about my spending.


True
/ False


I never wake up worried about money.


True
/ False

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to calculate your score: Start with 100 points and subtract 5 for each statement to which you responded False.


90+ Very Good. You're doing great. Fix what's broke!
60-90 Good. You're well on your way. Focus, focus, focus.
50-60 Fair. You have some work to do. Get at it!
30-50 Oops. You better take a good hard look at your money, pal.
10-30 OMG! Really?
0-10 Send for Gail!