Economy, work, & money

What do you expect the rate of inflation (or deflation) to be over the next 12 months? Please give your best guess. (Derived: deflation answers are negative.)

By about what percent do you expect your total household spending to increase or decrease? (Derived: decreases are negative.)

Over the next 12 months, what do you expect will happen to the total income of all members of your household (including you), from all sources before taxes and deductions?

By about what percent do you expect the average home price to increase or decrease? (Derived: decreases are negative.)

And looking ahead, do you think that 12 months from now it will generally be harder or easier for people to obtain credit or loans than it is these days?

And looking at the more immediate future, what do you think is the percent chance that within the coming 3 months you will find a job that you will accept, considering the pay and type of work?

What do you think is the percent chance that over the next 12 months you will move to a different primary residence (that is, the place where you usually live)?

What do you think is the percent chance that 12 months from now the average interest rate on saving accounts will be higher than it is now?

By about what percent do you expect your total household income to increase or decrease? (Derived: decreases are negative.)

The next few questions are about inflation. Over the next 12 months, do you think that there will be inflation or deflation? (Note: deflation is the opposite of inflation)

Do you think you (and any family living with you) are financially better or worse off these days than you were 12 months ago?

What do you think is the percent chance that, over the next 3 months, you will NOT be able to make one of your debt payments (that is, the minimum required payments on credit and retail cards, auto loans, student loans, mortgages, or any other debt you may have)?

What do you think is the percent chance that you will leave your main/current job voluntarily during the next 12 months? (Asked of employees.)

What do you think is the percent chance that you will lose your main/current job during the next 12 months? (Asked of employees.)

As above, for inflation over the 12-month period between two and three years from now.

Compared to 12 months ago, do you think it is generally harder or easier these days for people to obtain credit or loans (including credit and retail cards, auto loans, student loans, and mortgages)?

And looking ahead, do you think you (and any family living with you) will be financially better or worse off 12 months from now than you are these days?

Over the next 12 months, what do you expect will happen to the average home price nationwide?

Getting enough food can also be a problem for some people. In the last 7 days, which of these statements best describes the food eaten in your household? Select only one answer.

During the last 7 days, did you or anyone in your household get free groceries from a food pantry, food bank, church, or other place that helps with free food? Select only one answer.

Please indicate whether the next statement was often true, sometimes true, or never true in the last 7 days for the children living in your household who are under 18 years old. "The children were not eating enough because we just couldn't afford enough food."

Is this household currently caught up on mortgage payments? Select only one answer.

In the last 7 days, how difficult has it been for your household to pay for usual household expenses, including but not limited to food, rent or mortgage, car payments, medical expenses, student loans, and so on? Select only one answer.

Is this household currently caught up on rent payments? Select only one answer.

How likely is it that your household will have to leave this home within the next two months because of foreclosure? Select only one answer.

During the last 7 days, how much money did you or your household spend on prepared meals, including eating out, fast food, and carry out or delivered meals? Please include money spent in cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. Please do not include money you have already told us about in the previous question. Enter dollar amount.

During the last 7 days, how much money did you and your household spend on food at supermarkets, grocery stores, online, and other places you buy food to prepare and eat at home? Please include purchases made with SNAP or food stamps. Enter dollar amount.

How likely is it that your household will have to leave this home or apartment within the next two months because of eviction? Select only one answer.

Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)? Choose all that apply. - Couldn't get out to buy food (for example, didn't have transportation, or had mobility or health problems that prevented you from getting out)

Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)? Choose all that apply. - Couldn't afford to buy more food

Have you, or has anyone in your household experienced a loss of employment income in the last 4 weeks? Select only one answer.

Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)? Choose all that apply. - Couldn't get groceries or meals delivered to me

In the last 12 months, how many months did your household reduce or forego expenses for basic household necessities, such as medicine or food, in order to pay an energy bill?

How many months behind is this household in paying your rent or mortgage? Enter number of months

In the last 12 months, how many times was your household unable to pay an energy bill or unable to pay the full bill amount?

In the last 12 months, how many months did your household keep your home at a temperature that you felt was unsafe or unhealthy?

Do you or does anyone in your household receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or the Food Stamp Program? Select only one answer.

a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?

B. During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, worse, or has it stayed the same?

A. We are interested in how people are getting along financially these days. So far as you and your family are concerned, would you say that you are pretty well satisfied with your present financial situation, more or less satisfied, or not satisfied at all?

Have you received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits in the last 7 days? Select only one answer.

Since January 1, 2024, have you applied for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits? Select only one answer.

Since January 1, 2024, have you received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits? Select only one answer.

Do you expect that you or anyone in your household will experience a loss of employment income in the next 4 weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic? Select only one answer.

A. How long the employee has been with the firm

At any time during the last ten years, have you been unemployed and looking for work for as long as a month?

If you were to get enough money to live as comfortably as you would like for the rest of your life, would you continue to work or would you stop working?

Now looking ahead–do you think that a year from now (1962,1966-1970: you people; 1972,1974: you [and your family]; 1976 AND LATER: you [and your family; 2000 TELEPHONE,2004: living here]) will be better off financially or worse off, or just about the same as now?

Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important?

Do you consider the amount of federal income tax which you have to pay as too high, about right, or too low?

Has your monthly rent changed during the last 12 months? If so, by how much?

A. Some people think that the government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and the poor, perhaps by raising the taxes of wealthy families or by giving income assistance to the poor. Others think that the government should not concern itself with reducing this income difference between the rich and the poor. Here is a card with a scale from 1 to 7. Think of a score of 1 as meaning that the government ought to reduce the income differences between rich and poor, and a score of 7 meaning that the government should not concern itself with reducing income differences. What score between 1 and 7 comes closest to the way you feel? (CIRCLE ONE):

In the last 7 days, have any of the people in your household teleworked or worked from home?

B. About how easy would it be for you to find a job with another employer with approximately the same income and fringe benefits you now have? Would you say very easy, somewhat easy, or not easy at all?

A. Thinking about the next 12 months, how likely do you think it is that you will lose your job or be laid off--very likely, fairly likely, not too likely, or not at all likely?

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Where did you get free groceries or free meals? Choose all that apply. - Home-delivered meal service like Meals on Wheels

Have you, or has anyone in your household experienced a loss of employment income since March 13, 2020? Select only one answer.

Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)? Choose all that apply. - Couldn't get out to buy food (for example, didn't have transportation, or had mobility or health problems that prevented you from getting out)

Where did you get free groceries or free meals? Choose all that apply. - Free meals through the school or other programs aimed at children

Where did you get free groceries or free meals? Choose all that apply. - Shelter or soup kitchen

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Where did you get free groceries or free meals? Choose all that apply. - Church, synagogue, temple, mosque or other religious organization

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)? Choose all that apply. - The stores didn't have the food I wanted

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Where did you get free groceries or free meals? Choose all that apply. - Food pantry or food bank

How confident are you that your household will be able to pay your next rent or mortgage payment on time? Select only one answer.

Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)? Choose all that apply. - Couldn't get groceries or meals delivered to me

Why did you not have enough to eat (or not what you wanted to eat)? Choose all that apply. - Couldn't afford to buy more food

Where did you get free groceries or free meals? Choose all that apply. - Family, friends, or neighbors

Where did you get free groceries or free meals? Choose all that apply. - Other community program

A. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you have up your mind on this?

Would you say that you (and your family) (2000 FACE-TO-FACE ONLY: living here) are better off, worse off, or just about the same financially as you were a year ago?

In the area you live and shop, how concerned are you, if at all, that prices will increase in the next 6 months? Select only one answer.

In the area where you live and shop, do you think the prices for goods and services have changed in the last 2 months? Select only one answer.

How stressful, if at all, has the increase in prices in the last two months been for you? Select only one answer.

In the last 7 days, have you teleworked or worked from home?

Labor unions – feeling thermometer

Have you or anyone in your household applied for emergency rental assistance through your state or local government to cover your unpaid rent or utility bills?

Did the student(s) ...(select all that apply)

Does having to pay for the food children eat at school make it difficult for your household to pay for other expenses?

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed or unavailable? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

What type of benefits do you think that you will apply for? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

What type of benefits do you think that you will apply for? Select all that apply.

What type of benefits do you think that you will apply for? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected your decision about applying or not applying for Social Security benefits (Retirement, Disability, or Survivors), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or Medicare benefits? Select only one answer.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, for which of the following reasons have you or your household changed spending? Select all that apply.

What type of benefits do you think that you will apply for? Select all that apply.

How confident are you that your household will be able to afford the kinds of food you need for the next four weeks? Select only one answer.

Getting enough food can also be a problem for some people. Which of these statements best describes the food eaten in your household before March 13, 2020? Select only one answer.

Are you receiving pay for the time you are not working? Select only one answer.

OVER THE PAST YEAR the nation’s economy has ... ?

Big business – feeling thermometer

Do you or does anyone in your household receive benefits from... Select all that apply.

Would you say that over the past year the nation’s economy has gotten worse, stayed about the same, or gotten better?

Do you or does anyone in your household receive benefits from... Select all that apply.

(IF WORSE:) Would you say much worse or somewhat worse?

Did the student(s) ...(select all that apply)

Did the student(s) ...(select all that apply)

How confident are you that your household will be able to pay your next rent or mortgage payment on time? Select only one answer.

C. Workings hours are short, lots of free time

E. Work important and gives a feeling of accomplishment

A. High Income

B. No danger of being fired

D. Chances for advancement

Do you expect the economy, in the country as a whole, to get worse, stay about the same, or get better?

The way things are in America, people like me and my family have a good chance of improving our standard of living -- do you agree or disagree?

A. Compared to your parents when they were the age you are now, Do you think your own standard of living now is much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than theirs was?

We are interested in how people are getting along financially these days. Would you say that [you /you and your family living here] are much better off financially, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or much worse off than you were a year ago?

E. Labor unions

Overall, which one of the following best describes how well you are managing financially these days?

‘If people were treated more equally in this country we would have many fewer problems.’

B. When your children are at the age you are now, do you think their standard of living will be much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than yours is now?

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

What changes, if any, have you made or do you plan to make to cope with the increase in prices? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, have you worked or volunteered outside your home? (select one)

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

How likely is it that your household will have to leave this home or apartment within the next two months because of eviction? Select only one answer.

What type of benefits did you apply or attempt to apply for since March 13, 2020? Select all that apply.

Do you currently receive Social Security benefits (Retirement, Disability, or Survivors), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or Medicare benefits? Select only one answer.

How likely are you to apply for Social Security benefits (Retirement, Disability, or Survivors), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or Medicare benefits in the next 12 months? Select only one answer.

What type of benefits did you apply or attempt to apply for since March 13, 2020? Select all that apply.

Did you apply or attempt to apply for Social Security benefits (Retirement, Disability, or Survivors), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or Medicare benefits after March 13, 2020? Select only one answer. benefits, or Medicare benefits after March 13, 2020? Select only one answer.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

Working from home is sometimes referred to as telework. Did any adults in this household substitute some or all of their typical in-person work for telework because of the coronavirus pandemic, including yourself? Select only one answer.

Since March 13, 2020, did you receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits? Select only one answer.

Since March 13, 2020, have you applied for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits? Select only one answer.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

What type of benefits did you apply or attempt to apply for since March 13, 2020? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, which of the following changes have you or your household made to your spending or shopping? Select all that apply.

What type of benefits did you apply or attempt to apply for since March 13, 2020? Select all that apply.

E. In spite of what some people say, the lot (situation/condition) of the average man is getting worse, not better.

‘The (2004: This_ country would be better off if we worried less about how equal people are.’

‘It is not really that big a problem if some people have more of a chance in life than others.’

‘Our society should do whatever is necessary to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.’

I wouldn't be able to pay for the expense right now - Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?

Derived by opinion-space, not asked directly, following the Federal Reserve's definition: whether the respondent would cover a hypothetical $400 emergency expense exclusively using cash or its equivalent (cash, money in a checking or savings account, or a credit card paid in full at the next statement), from the multiple-response item "Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?" Definition and published series: Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025 (May 2026), p. 3 (PDF p. 7) and figure 24, p. 46 (PDF p. 50).

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?

Using a payday loan, deposit advance, or overdraft - Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?

By borrowing from a friend or family member - Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?

Put it on my credit card and pay it off over time - Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?

By selling something - Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?

Using money from a bank loan or line of credit - Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?

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Do you currently have at least one credit card? Please do not include debit cards or prepaid cards.

Was there a time in the past 12 months that you desired credit but chose not to submit a credit application?

Put it on my credit card and pay it off in full at the next statement – Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, How would you pay for this expense?

Compared to 12 months ago, would you say that you (and your family) are better off, the same, or worse off financially?

With the money currently in my checking/savings account or with cash - Suppose that you have an emergency expense that costs $400. Based on your current financial situation, how would you pay for this expense?

In the past 12 months have you applied for any credit (such as a credit card, higher credit card limit, mortgage, refinance, student loan, personal loan, or other loan)?

Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

During the last six months, did you actually move from any place you were living as a result of this pressure?

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

In the last month, did you have difficulty obtaining Infant Formula?

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

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Do you or does anyone in your household receive benefits from... Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

Which if any of the following occurred in the last 4 weeks as a result of childcare being closed, unavailable, unaffordable, or because you are concerned about your child's safety in care? Select all that apply.

Thinking about your experience in the last 7 days, which of the following did you or your household members use to meet your spending needs? Select all that apply.

In the last 7 days, have you or your household done any of the following... Worked onsite at a workplace?

In the last 7 days, have you or your household done any of the following... Teleworked or worked from home?

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply.

Did you pay your last month's rent or mortgage on time? Select only one answer.

Unemployment during last five years.

Interest, dividends, or rental income - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner) receive any income from the following sources:

You indicated that you 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?

If you were to lose your main source of income (for example job or government benefits), could you cover you expenses for 3 months by borrowing money, using savings, or selling assets?

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?

Pension - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner) receive any income from the following sources:

In the past 12 months, how frequently have you carried an unpaid balance on one or more of your credit cards?

Do you [and/or your spouse or partner] currently have a checking, savings, or money market account?

Wages, salaries, or self-employment income - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner) receive any income from the following sources:

Some people have suggested placing new limits on foreign imports in order to protect American jobs. Others say that such limits would raise consumer prices and hurt American exports. Do you favor or oppose placing new limits on imports, or haven’t you thought much about this?

C. Do you find your work stressful?

‘One of the big problems in this country is that we don’t give everyone an equal chance.’

Bank took possession of your home in foreclosure - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year?

Unemployment income - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner) receive any income from the following sources:

Received a notice from bank that they planned to foreclose - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year?

Evicted or received an eviction notice - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year?

Missed mortgage payments and thought bank would foreclose - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year?

Approved for credit, but were not given as much credit as you applied for - In the past 12 months, has each of the following happened to you:

Put off applying for credit because you thought you might be turned down - In the past 12 months, has each of the following happened to you:

Landlord told you, or a person you were staying with, to leave - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year?

City condemned the property and forced you to leave - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year?

City condemned the property and forced you to leave - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year?

You missed a rent payment and thought you would be evicted - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year?

Are you behind on payments or in collections for one or more of the student loans from your own education?

Did you take out any student loans to pay for your own education that you have since repaid?

Think of your parents when they were your age. Would you say you (and your family) are better, the same, or worse off financially than they were?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps) - In the past 12 months, have you (and/or your spouse or partner) received any of the following?

Still thinking about your main job, do/Do you normally start and end work around the same time each day that you work, or does it vary?

In this country - How would you rate economic conditions today:

Do you think that your retirement savings plan is currently on track?

In your community - How would you rate economic conditions today:

In the past 12 months, which one of the following best describes your (and your spouse’s or partner’s) income?

If you were to apply for a credit card today, how confident are you that your application would be approved?

Because your income varies, have you and your spouse or partner struggled to pay your bills in the past 12 months?

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) - In the past 12 months, have you (and/or your spouse or partner) received any of the following?

Would you say that over the past year, the level of unemployment in the country has gotten better, stayed about the same, or gotten worse?

Do you currently have any student loan debt from your own education?

Do you personally, or jointly with a spouse, have any money invested in the stock market right now – either in an individual stock or in a mutual fund?

Do you currently have any student loans used to pay for your child's or grandchild’s education?

In the last 7 days, how much did your household pay for all the childcare together?

The next questions ask about your household's spending in last 4 weeks. Please only include experiences that occurred in the last 4 weeks. In the last 4 weeks, did you or anyone in your household receive a "Child Tax Credit" payment, that is an advance payment from the expansion of the child tax credit as part of the Federal Government's 2021 American Rescue Plan? Please report "yes" if you received the payment as a paper check or as a direct deposit.

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

In the past 12 months, have you borrowed money from or cashed out (permanently withdrawn) money from any of your retirement savings accounts?

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

B. It is the responsibility of the government to reduce the differences in income between people with high incomes and those with low incomes.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

Including yourself, how many people in your household received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits since March 13, 2020? Please enter a number.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

In which month(s) were SNAP or food stamp benefits received? Select all that apply.

Asked for a raise or a promotion - [Think about any job in the past 12 months.] In the past 12 months, have you:

Applied for a new job - [Think about any job in the past 12 months.] In the past 12 months, have you:

Purchase a money order from a place other than a bank - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner):

Before your most recent move, did you own your previous home?

Take out a payday loan or payday advance - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner):

Take out a pawn shop loan or an auto title loan - In the past 12 months, did you and/or your spouse or partner):

Housing assistance from government program - In the past 12 months, have you (and/or your spouse or partner) received any of the following?

In the past month, would you say that your [and your spouse’s or partner’s] total spending was:

At any time during the past month, did you want to work [more hours]?

Obtain a tax refund advance to receive your refund faster - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner):

Voluntarily left a job - [Think about any job in the past 12 months.] In the past 12 months, have you:

Started a new job - [Think about any job in the past 12 months.] In the past 12 months, have you:

Received a raise or a promotion - [Think about any job in the past 12 months.] In the past 12 months, have you:

Cash a check at a place other than a bank - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner):

Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you:

Did you (and/or your spouse or partner) receive any income from any source in the past 12 months?

IRA or Roth IRA - Do you currently have each of the following types of retirement savings?

Savings outside a retirement account - Do you currently have each of the following types of retirement savings?

Pension with a defined benefit through an employer that will pay a fixed monthly amount in retirment - Do you currently have each of the following types of retirement savings?

Taking everything into consideration, how likely is it you will make a genuine effort to find a new job with another employer within the next year?

401(k), 403(b), Keogh, or other defined contribution plan through an employer - Do you currently have each of the following types of retirement savings?

Would you say much worse or somewhat worse?

Did you ever--because of sickness, unemployment, or any other reason--receive anything like welfare, unemployment insurance, or other aid from government agencies?

UNION100: Are you a member of a labor union or an employee association similar to a union?

Forced to retire or lack of available work - Were each of the following important to your decision to retire at the age that you did?

Reached normal retirement age - Were each of the following important to your decision to retire at the age that you did?

Social Security (including old age and DI) - In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner) receive any income from the following sources:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI), TANF, or cash assistance from a welfare program – In the past 12 months, did you (and/or your spouse or partner) receive any income from the following sources:

Free or reduced price school lunches for your children - In the past 12 months, have you (and/or your spouse or partner) received any of the following?

Health problem - Were each of the following important to your decision to retire at the age that you did?

Didn't like the work - Were each of the following important to your decision to retire at the age that you did?

Care for family members - Were each of the following important to your decision to retire at the age that you did?

Wanted to do other things or spend time with family - Were each of the following important to your decision to retire at the age that you did?

How about people out of work during the coming 12 months– do you think that there will be more unemployment than now, about the same, or less?

How comfortable are you with making your own investment decisions in your retirement accounts?

K. The job security is good

In general, how would you describe relations in your work place between management and employees?

Do you feel in any way discriminated against on your job because of your age?

Do you currently have more, less, or about the same amount of credit card debt than you had 12 months ago?

How often do the demands of your job interfere with your family life?

G. My supervisor is concerned with the welfare of those under him or her

Student loan - Think about the money you currently owe for your own education. Is this money you owe for that education on a:

Do you currently owe any money used to pay for your spouse's or partner's education?

Credit card - Think about the money you currently owe for your own education. Is this money you owe for that education on a:

Other loan - Think about the money you currently owe for your own education. Is this money you owe for that education on a:

Home equity loan - Think about the money you currently owe for your own education. Is this money you owe for that education on a:

G. Reduce income differences between the rich and poor.

Total monthly spending - Compared to a year ago, have each of the following [for you and your spouse or partner] increased, decreased, or stayed about the same?

Turned down for credit - In the past 12 months, has each of the following happened to you:

Would handle $400 expense with cash or equivalent

Total monthly income - Compared to a year ago, have each of the following [for you and your spouse or partner] increased, decreased, or stayed about the same?

Doing okay financially

When did you move into your current home?

Think about any job in the past 12 months, not just your main job. In the past 12 months, have you gotten laid off or lost a job (including a temporary layoff)?

Do you currently have any debt from medical care you or your family members have received?

Thinking about the work you did last week, how much of it did you do by telecommuting or working from home?

Do you or does anyone in your household receive benefits from... Select all that apply.

Do you or does anyone in your household receive benefits from... Select all that apply.

How likely is it that your household will have to leave this home within the next two months because of foreclosure? Select only one answer.

Please state how you dealt with the infant formula shortage. Select all that apply.

Please state how you dealt with the infant formula shortage this year: (Select all that apply)

Currently, how much Infant Formula do you have on hand?

Please state how you dealt with the infant formula shortage. Select all that apply.

Was your household affected by the Infant Formula shortage that began in Febuary 2022?

Please state how you dealt with the infant formula shortage. Select all that apply.

Currently, how much Infant Formula do you have on hand?

Please state how you dealt with the infant formula shortage. Select all that apply.

Please state how you dealt with the infant formula shortage. Select all that apply.

Please state how you dealt with the infant formula shortage. Select all that apply.