Wesley Mission Research: Making ends meet

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Financial stress pop quiz

Find out how much (or little!) you know about the extent of financial stress in NSW. For the real story, see our latest research in Making ends meet.

How many people in NSW are 'very worried' about their financial future?
1. 1 in 3
2. 1 in 6
3. 1 in 4
4. 1 in 8
Overall proportion of people suffering from financial stress from 2008 to 2010 has:
1. decreased
2. stayed the same
3. increased
4. all of the above
People most likely to suffer financial stress are aged:
1. 45 – 54
2. 12 – 18
3. 30 – 44
4. 65+
The number of single parents suffering from financial stress is:
1. 4 in 5
2. 7 in 10
3. 6 in 10
4. 2 in 3
Where do most people seek help when they have financial problems?
1. another family member
2. partner / spouse
3. bank / financial institution
4. nothing / sort it out myself
Single parents who do not live with their child or children are just as likely to suffer from financial stress as couples with no children.
1. True
2. False
Three in 10 households spend more than they earn.
1. True
2. False
A client typically spends around 6 months working with a counsellor.
1. True
2. False
There are only a few financial literacy programs in NSW schools.
1. True
2. False