Finances

Spot the signs that your finances are out of your control and get some helpful tips on how take the upper hand with your cash rather than letting it control you.
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Are you financially savvy, or do you have a devil-may-care attitude when it comes to money? Take our fun quiz to find out.
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Credit cards are great - spend now and worry later?
That's about right
No way
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I don't check my account balance very often - I'd rather not know
That's about right
No way
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My secret to financial management is knowing every penny I spend.
That's about right
No way
4
The day I still have money left at the end of the month will be the day my favourite shop goes bust.
That's about right
No way
5
I have never incurred a fine for late payment in my life.
That's about right
No way
6
I don't have any savings or investments, but I do buy a lottery ticket every week. Well, you never know!
That's about right
No way
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In this day and age, I don't see why you have to wait to buy something. Money is always available if you need it.
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No way
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If I can't afford something I don't buy it - I wait till I can.
That's about right
No way
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I never pay bills until the red ones turn up.
That's about right
No way
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If it's a choice between living on economy beans for a week or not getting a new top, I get the top.
That's about right
No way
11
The best lesson I can teach my children is sound financial planning.
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No way
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If something went wrong with my car, I couldn't afford to repair it.
That's about right
No way
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