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ANNUAL PERSONAL FINANCE & WEALTH SURVEY
The purpose of this survey is to understand the status of Black Women's wealth and
personal finance
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We care about your wealth journey and completing this survey will help us serve you better.
The survey is anonymous and it will only take you to 15 - 20 minutes to complete.
Please be honest, your responses to are strictly confidential and will only be reported in the aggregate. Individual responses this survey are not shared. To proceed, please read the Survey Terms and Conditions below.
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SURVEY TERMS & CONDITIONS
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INTRODUCTION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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FAMILY
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WORK & INCOME
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HOUSEHOLD SPENDING
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
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WEALTH MOTIVATION
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Are you a South African Citizen
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Yes
No
The purpose of this question is strictly for statistical analysis. We would be grateful if you could answer it truthfully.
What is you gender?
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Female
Male
The purpose of this question is strictly for statistical analysis. We would be grateful if you could answer it truthfully.
Which of the following best describes you?
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Black African
Black African American
Coloured
Multiracial or Biracial
Indian/Asian
White or Caucasian
A race or ethnicity not listed here
The purpose of this question is strictly for statistical analysis. We would be grateful if you could answer it truthfully.
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What is your age
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21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
over 60 years
The purpose of this question is strictly for statistical analysis. We would be grateful if you could answer it truthfully.
Where do you live?
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South Africa
Other
What province do you live in?
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Eastern Cape
Free State
KwaZulu-Natal
Gauteng
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North-West
Western Cape
What is your monthly Household Income?
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Less than R15 000
R15 000 - R29 999
R30 000 - R100 000
Over R100 000
In which region do you live?
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Africa (Outside South Africa)
Europe
North America
Carribean
South America
Middle East
Asia Pacific
What is your monthly Household Income?
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Less than $3 000
$3 000 - $6 999
$7 000 - $15 000
Over $15 000
$ = United States Dollar
What is your highest level of Education?
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High school
Vocational training
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Professional qualification
Doctorate degree
Other
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What is your Marital Status?
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Single, never married
Married
Domestic Partnership
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Other
How many children do you have?
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0
1
2
3
4
5
More than 5
What type of school does your child attend?
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Independent or Private School
Public or Government School
Model C School
Home School
Local Private or Public University
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College
International University or College
Other
Not Applicable
Are you satisfied with the quality of the school your child attends?
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Yes
Yes, but I would prefer a better school
No
No, but it's the only option I have
Not Applicable
What type of school(s) do you want your child to go to?
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Independent or Private School
Public or Government School
Model C School
Home School
Local Higher Education Institution (e.g. South African Private or Public University)
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College
International University or College
Other
Not Applicable
Please select all that apply to you.
What type of school(s) do your children go to?
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Independent or Private School
Public or Government School
Model C School
Home School
Local Higher Education Institution (e.g. South African Private or Public University)
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College
International University or College
Other
Not Applicable
Please select all that apply to you.
Are you satisfied with the quality of your children's school(s)?
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Yes
Yes, but I would prefer a better school(s)
No
No, but I don't have any options
Not Applicable
What type of school(s) do you want your children to go to?
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Independent or Private School
Public or Government School
Model C School
Home School
Local Higher Education Institution (e.g. South African Private or Public University)
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College
International University or College
Other
Not Applicable
Please select all that apply to you.
How many family members outside of your Household, are you financially responsible for?
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0
1
2
3
4
5
More than 5
Not Applicable
In other words, how many family members do you have to provide for other than a spouse or children?
Do you provide most of the money required by your dependent family member(s)?
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Yes
No
Sometimes
What kind of expenses does your financial support to dependent family member(s) cover?
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School/Tertiary Education
Groceries
Rent
Clothes
Phone & Data
Healthcare
Transport
General household expenses (not mentioned above)
Other
Tertiary Education expenses are fees and other costs related to dependent family members attending University or College. Please select all that apply to you.
Has your financial support to dependent family members increased since the COVID-19 pandemic started?
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Yes
No
On average, how much of your income helps dependant family member(s)?
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Less than 5% of monthly income
Between 5 and 10% of monthly income
Between 11% and 20% of monthly income
Between 21 and 30% of monthly income
Between 31 and 40% of monthly income
Between 41 and 50% of monthly income
Over 50% of monthly income
What do you think of Black Tax?
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Black Tax is a burden
Black Tax is a responsibility
I dont have an opinion on Black Tax
Other
Black Tax is the extra money that black professionals are expected to give to support their less fortunate, extended family members.
Please share your brief opinion on Black Tax:
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What is your current employment status?
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Employed – Working Full time
Employed – Working Part-time
Self-employed (Entrepreneur/Business Owner)
Unemployed - Looking for work
Unemployed - Not looking for work
Homemaker
Full-time Student
Retired
Not able to wok
Other
Do you earn more than your male colleagues who do the same job?
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Yes
No
I don't know
Not Applicable
Do you have a Side Hustle?
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Yes
No
No. But I am thinking of getting one.
A "Side Hustle" a job or occupation that brings in extra money beyond your regular job and main source of income.
How much does your Side Hustle contribute to your Household income?
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Less than 5%
Between 5% and 10%
Between 11% and 20%
Between 21% and 30%
Between 31% and 40%
Between 41% and 50%
Over 50%
A "Side Hustle" a job or occupation that brings in extra money beyond your regular job and main source of income.
12 months from now, how do you think your salary will compare to your current salary?
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No change
Decrease
Increase by less than 10%
Increase between 11% and 20%
Increase between 21% and 30%
Increase between 31% and 40%
Increase between 41% and 50%
Increase by over 50%
Not Applicable
12 months from now, how do you think your Household income will compare to your current Household income?
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No change
Decrease
Increase by less than 10%
Increase between 11% and 20%
Increase between 21% and 30%
Increase between 31% and 40%
Increase between 41% and 50%
Increase by over 50%
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Who has had the biggest influence on the way you think about money?
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My Husband
My Boyfriend
My Parents
My Brother(s) / Sister(s) / Cousin(s)
My Grandparents
My In-laws*
My Financial Advisor
My Private Banker
My Friends
Other
*An "in-law" is someone who is a relative because of marriage, like your husband's mother, father or sister. Please select all that apply to you.
Please indicate which of the following you employ:
Helper
Gardener
Nanny
Au Pair
Tutor
Driver
Personal Trainer
None of the above
Do you own property?
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Yes
No
No, but I am aspire to be a property owner.
How much of your Household income do you spend on Housing expenses?
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0%
Less than 10% of monthly income
Between 11% and 20% of monthly income
Between 21% and 30% of monthly income
Between 31% and 40% of monthly income
Between 41% and 50% of monthly income
Between 51% and 60% of monthly income
Over 60% of monthly income
No Applicable
*Housing expenses include bond payments, rent, maintenance costs and home owner insurance.
How much of your Household income do you spend on Groceries?
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0%
Less than 10% of monthly income
Between 11% and 20% of monthly income
Between 21% and 30% of monthly income
Between 31% and 40% of monthly income
Between 41% and 50% of monthly income
Between 51% and 60% of monthly income
Over 60% of monthly income
No Applicable
How much of your Household income do you spend on Healthcare?
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0%
Less than 10% of monthly income
Between 11% and 20% of monthly income
Between 21% and 30% of monthly income
Between 31% and 40% of monthly income
Between 41% and 50% of monthly income
Over 50% of monthly income
No Applicable
*Healthcare includes all payments made for maintaining your personal health. For example: medical aid, vitamins, gym, medication etc.
How much of your Household income do you spend on Education?
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0%
Less than 10% of monthly income
Between 11% and 20% of monthly income
Between 21% and 30% of monthly income
Between 31% and 40% of monthly income
Between 41% and 50% of monthly income
Over 50% of monthly income
No Applicable
*Education includes: school fees, tutor fees, tertiary instiution fees, and any other spend towards skills development for yourself, your children, and dependants.
How much of your Household income do you spend on Transport?
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0%
Less than 10% of monthly income
Between 11% and 20% of monthly income
Between 21% and 30% of monthly income
Between 31% and 40% of monthly income
Between 41% and 50% of monthly income
Over 50% of monthly income
No Applicable
*Transport includes: car installment payments, car maintenance costs, petrol, car insurance, e-hailing services (e.g. Uber, Bolt) and public transport costs.
How much of your Household income do you spend on Recreation and Entertainment?
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0%
Less than 10% of monthly income
Between 11% and 20% of monthly income
Between 21% and 30% of monthly income
Between 31% and 40% of monthly income
Between 41% and 50% of monthly income
Over 50% of monthly income
No Applicable
*Recreation and Entertainment includes expenses related to: dining out, clubbing, music festivals, Shisa Nyama, sporting events etc.
12 months from now, how do you think your Household spending will compare to your current Household spending?
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No change
Decrease
Increase by less than 10%
Increase between 11% and 20%
Increase between 21% and 30%
Increase between 31% and 40%
Increase between 41% and 50%
Increase by over 50%
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Do you have a Monthly Budget for your Household?
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Yes
No
Sometimes
Are you responsible for the Monthly Budget for your Household?
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Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you stick to the Monthly Budget for your Household?
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Yes
I stick to the budget most of the time
I try to stick to the budget, but there is aways something that leads to overspending
I never stick to the monthly budget
Do you have an emergency fund?
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Yes
No
Sometimes
An "emergency fund" is extra cash or savings that are available for you to use in case of emergency.
Do you have a will?
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Yes
No
What are your Financial Strengths?
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I save regularly
I participate in loyalty programmes (e.g ebucks, Smart Shopper, WRewards)
I am able to send money home to my parents / guardians
I have negotiated a higher salary in the last 12 months
I own a property
I have fully paid off the property I own
I earn rental income
I am handy (e.g. do own repairs at home, sew or mend own clothes etc.)
I grow my own food (e.g. herbs, vegetables, fruits etc.)
Other
*"Financial Strengths" are resources that you have, actions and decisions you have made, that have had a positive impact on your finances.
Please tell us more about your Financial Strengths:
How do you save for your Financial Goals?
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I don’t save
Savings account
Stokvel
Unit trusts
Shares
Investment portfolios
Draw cash and keep it separately
Other
*"Stockvels" are invitation-only clubs that are saving schemes, with members that contribute fixed sums of money to a central fund weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Please tell us more about how you save for your Financial Goals:
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Do you run out of money before your next payday?
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Yes
Not very often
No
Not Applicable
When do you run out of money?
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On the day I get paid
A few days after I get paid
1 week after I get paid
2 weeks after I get paid
3 weeks after I get paid
just before my next payday
other
What do you do when you run out of money?
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I use my savings
I find a way to increase my income
I review my spending
Borrow from a friend
Borrow from family
Borrow from my boyfriend/partner
I use my Credit Card
Borrow from my colleagues
I use my Revolving credit facility (overdraft)
Borrow from my stokvel
Loan from Bank/ other formal lender
I use Store Credit
Borrow from informal lending institutions
Nothing
Other
*Please select all that apply to you
What are your Financial Weaknesses?
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I can't say no to my family
I can’t stick to my budget
When I am stressed out, I splurge
I am not making enough money to get by
I don’t know how to manage my finances
My non-essential spending is too high
Too much debt
I am impulsive
Other
*"Financial Weaknesses" are the actions and decisions you have made, that have had a negative impact on your finances. Please select all that apply to you.
How would you describe your financial situation right now?
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Great
Good
Okay
Stable
I am just getting by
Unstable
Poor
I am struggling to cope
Other
Please describe your current financial situation below:
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Do you have a Financial Advisor?
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Yes
No
A "Financial Advisor" is a professional who provides expertise for clients' decisions around money matters, personal finances, and investments. For example, a Wealth Manager or Financial Planner.
Have you spoken to a Financial Advisor about any of the following:
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Savings or Investments
Estate Planning
Life Insurance
Income Protection Insurance
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Managing Credit or Debt
Property
I have never spoken to a Financial Advisor before
A "Financial Advisor" is a professional who provides expertise for clients' decisions around money matters, personal finances, and investments. For example, a Wealth Manager or Financial Planner.
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How important is wealth to you?
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Not important
Slightly important
Important
Fairly important
Very important
I'm indifferent
Do you know your Personal Net Worth?
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Yes
I have a rough idea
No
Your "Personal Net Worth" is the value of the assets you own, minus the debts you owe.
Who are you comfortable having money conversations with?
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Parents
Husband
Friends
Partner / Boyfriend
Brother(s) / Sister(s) / Cousin(s)
Financial Planner / Wealth Manager
Private Banker
Strangers
My colleagues
Other
Please select all that apply to you.
Do you have regular converstions about wealth?
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Yes
No
What do you want to know about money, but are too afraid to ask?
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What do you want to know about wealth, but are too afraid to ask?
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How do you define wealth?
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* In other words, what does wealth mean to you?
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