1. Which of the following technologies/devices do you have access to on a regular basis?
(Please select all that apply.)
Desktop computer
Wireless laptop, notebook, or netbook computer
Standard feature phone (i.e., cell phone that is not a smart phone)
Android or iPhone smart phone
Other smart phone (e.g., Windows phone, Blackberry)
Tablet device (e.g. iPad, Kindle Fire)
None of the above
2. How often do you access the internet? (Please select only one.)
Several times a day
Daily
2 or 3 times a week
Weekly
2 or 3 times a month
Monthly
Less than monthly
Never (Please skip to question 6 )
3. Which device(s) do you use to access the Internet? (Please select all that apply.)
Desktop computer
Wireless laptop, notebook, or netbook computer
Android or iPhone smart phone
Other smart phone (e.g., Windows phone, Blackberry)
Tablet device (e.g. iPad, Kindle Fire)
Other, please specify:_____________________
None, I do not have access to the Internet
4. What kind of services do you use to access the Internet? (Please select all that apply.)
Wi-Fi at places I visit
Internet service where I work
Subscription to Internet service at my home
Subscription to a mobile phone data plan
Prepaid service on my phone
5. Where do you use the internet? (Please select all that apply.)
At home
At work
At a public place such as a coffee shop or library
While on-the-go (in transit, while walking, etc.)
Other, please specify: _________________
6. We are interested in your views on how technology influences your life. Please tell us how much you agree with the following statements. (Please circle one number in each row.)
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Strongly Disagree |
Somewhat Disagree |
Neutral |
Somewhat Agree |
Strongly Agree |
A. Technology gives me more freedom of mobility |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
B. Sometimes, I think that technology systems are not designed for use by ordinary people |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
C. Technology makes me more productive in my personal life |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
D. Other people come to me for advice on new technologies |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
E. People are too dependent on technology to do things for them |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
F. I keep up with the latest technological developments in my areas of interest |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
7. Which of the following financial products/services do you personally have or use? (Please select all that apply.)
Checking account(s)
Savings account(s)
CDs
Credit card(s)
Debit card(s) linked to a bank account
Pre-paid card(s) not linked to a bank account, and not phone or gift cards
Loans, such as student loans, auto loans, etc.
Electronic accounts, such as PayPal, Google Wallet, Venmo, Square, etc.
Financial tracking/guidance app, such as Mint.com, YNAB, etc.
Stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds for long-term savings
None of the above
8. Some people find it useful to take out a payday loan to manage their money. In your case, have you taken out a payday loan or payday advance at a place other than a bank in the last 12 months?
Yes
No
9. Some people meet financial needs using a pawnbroker, also called a “pawn shop.” In the last 12 months, have you left an item at a pawn shop as collateral because a cash loan was needed, and not just to sell an unwanted item?
Yes
No
10. Some stores allow people to rent to own items such as furniture or appliances. I do not mean stores that offer installment plans or layaway plans. In the last 12 months, did you rent anything from a rent-to-own store because it couldn’t be financed any other way?
Yes
No
11. Auto title loans use a car title to borrow money for a short period of time. They are NOT loans used to purchase a car. In the last 12 months, did you take out an auto title loan?
Yes
No
12. In the last 12 months, have you taken out a tax refund anticipation loan, or used a tax preparation service to receive your tax refund faster than the IRS would provide it?
Yes
No
13. In the 12 months were you charged any of these bank fees? If so, how many times:
Bank Fees |
None |
2-3 times |
4-6 times |
7+ times |
Don’t Know |
Low Balance fees |
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Overdraft or Non sufficient fund fee |
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Account Maintenance Fees |
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14. Think about the ways your household has paid bills in the past 12 months. Which of the following are the most important to you when selecting a way to pay for your expenses? (Please select only three.)
Makes record-keeping simple
Receive reminders to pay my expenses
Earn rewards or discounts
Control when payments are made
Secure/Reduce risk of fraud
Low or zero cost of paying bills
Payments are delivered to payee quickly
Fast to use/saves me time
Flexible options for paying expenses
Easy to read statements of expenses paid
Easy to tell how much I have available to pay
Has a branch or office I can visit with questions/problems
Has a telephone number I can call with questions/problems
Reasonable fees if I overdraw
Account doesn’t allow me to overdraft
Flexible if I overdraw
Other, please specify:_______________________
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