How Financially Fit Are You?

Do you think you’re doing a good job of managing your money? Or do you feel your spending is out of sync with your income? Take this Financial Fitness Quiz to see how healthy your finances are. In just a few minutes you'll know if you're in shape or if you should trim the fat from your financial diet.

1. Are you 30 or older?
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2. Do you have at least $3,000 or three months of living expenses saved up to cover emergencies?
Yes No

3. Are you participating in your company's 401(k) or pension program?
Yes No

4. Do you save or invest beyond your retirement plan and emergency fund?
Yes No

5. Are you aware of how much you need to save each month to retire at the age you would like?
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6. Do you have life insurance (at least enough to cover funeral expenses)?
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7. Do you have health insurance?
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8. Do you have insurance that covers disability (besides Social Security)?
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9. Do you have a will?
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10. Do you spend less than 25 percent of your income on your rent or mortgage?
Yes No

11. Are you investing or saving money with each paycheck in a savings account, money market account or mutual fund?
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12. Are you paying your credit cards in full each month?
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13. Are you paying all of your bills in full each month?
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14. Do you know the interest rates on your checking, savings and credit card accounts?
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15. Have you reviewed your credit report lately?
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16. Do you balance your checkbook each month?
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17. Do you track your monthly expenses?
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18. Do you regularly read about improving your personal finances?
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19. Do you have a financial plan?
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20. Are you saving at least 10 percent of your gross income each month?
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Reprinted with permission of the Virginia Society of CPAs Financial Fitness program.




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