What's your money personality? Take the Quiz

SPOILED PRINCESS

Why you do what you do with your money is a very tricky question. But new research shows that the way you behave with your money is most often driven by your emotions rather than rational thinking. Jean Chatzky, financial editor for â€œTodayâ€ and editor-at-large at Money magazine, was invited on the â€œTodayâ€ show to help you figure out how you handle your money with this financial quiz.

1. I am most likely to spend my spare time...
a. Mastering a skill
b. Helping people in need
c. Organizing and planning ahead
d. Figuring out how things work

2. When it comes to my financial affairs, I tend to be...
a. Practical and opportunistic
b. Compassionate and empathic
c. Dutiful and diligent
d. Efficient and pragmatic

3. When evaluating a certain investment, I most trust...
a. My gut
b. My friends
c. Bottom-line facts
d. Logic

4. When I retire, I intend to seek out more...
a. Adventures
b. Self-development
c. Time with family
d. Knowledge

5. I am most likely to spend a tax refund on...
a. My favorite hobby
b. Helping my friends
c. Strengthening my financial security
d. Buying a tech gadget

6. I appreciate it when others...
a. Surprise me with generosity
b. Recognize my true self
c. Express their gratitude
d. Ask me what I think

7. I feel compassion for the needy.
a. Somewhat disagree
b. Strongly agree
c. Somewhat agree
d. Strongly disagree

8. Becoming rich is a common goal. Not becoming poor is another. How do you weigh the relative importance of these goals?
a. 40% becoming rich/60% not becoming poor
b. 20% becoming rich/80% not becoming poor
c. 60% becoming rich/40% not becoming poor
d. 80% becoming rich/20% not becoming poor

What Type Are You?

Add up your answers.
If you mostly answered A, you're an Artisan. That means you are freewheeling and daring. If B, you're an Idealist. You care less about money than other goals. If C, you're a Guardian and you tend to be cautious with your money. And if D, you're a Rational. You make most decisions by the numbers.

What does that tell you about yourself? And what mistakes are you most likely to make?

Artisans
Traits: You trust your gut where matters of money are concerned. You enjoy the thrill of investing, act quickly on buying opportunities and are comfortable taking risks.

Most common mistake: You either don't plan for the long term or lack the discipline necessary to meet the goals you set.

How to fix it: Go ahead and build a portfolio heavy in stocks, but confirm your gut feelings with research and diversify adequately â€” just in case you're wrong. And, because you're not big in self-discipline, guard against your desire to follow every impulse. Make yourself take not one, but two or three deep breaths before you jump.

Idealists
Traits: You focus on helping others and improving society rather than on getting rich.

Most common mistake: Ignoring your money. The fact that you're not interested in your finances means you probably fail to reach your financial goals. Why? You don't set any. You also often forget to pay bills.

How to fix it: Sign up for automatic bill payment and online banking. And put your investing on autopilot. Elect to have a certain percentage of your money plunked into a 401(k) and discretionary investment account every month. That will automatically boost your savings. The bonus: By not obsessing over your portfolio, you're less likely to follow the crowd in and out of the market at the wrong time.

Guardians
Traits: Disciplined and patient, enjoy organizing and planning ahead.

Most common mistake: Being too cautious. You tend to investigate investments thoroughly â€” sometimes too thoroughly â€” before committing. Caution is likely to rule your portfolio. You often prefer fixed-income investments to relatively volatile equities. But having a decent chunk of equities in your portfolio is important if you want to keep pace with the markets today.

How to fix it: Use an asset allocation tool to figure out the right investment mix for you. Or follow the rule of 100. 100 minus your age is the amount (approximately) you should have in stocks.

Rationals
Traits: You enjoy problem solving and fact finding and have a deep interest in science and the technology.

Most common mistake: You're overconfident in your ability to outthink the market. In the late '90s, people like you were certain that tech stocks would continue to climb, and lost badly when the bubble burst.

How to fix it: Try investing in, and sticking with, index funds rather than your own picks. If you want to take a big risk, take it with a small amount â€” 5 percent or so â€” of your money. That way even if you do lose, you won't get trounced.

SPOILED PRINCESS

I took the quiz and found that I'am a guardian with my money. I found that odd because it doesn't sound like me.

darthness

artisan, but I married a guardian -- perfect match.

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SPOILED PRINCESS Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 530 Rep Power: 0	What's your money personality? Take the Quiz Why you do what you do with your money is a very tricky question. But new research shows that the way you behave with your money is most often driven by your emotions rather than rational thinking. Jean Chatzky, financial editor for â€œTodayâ€ and editor-at-large at Money magazine, was invited on the â€œTodayâ€ show to help you figure out how you handle your money with this financial quiz. 1. I am most likely to spend my spare time... a. Mastering a skill b. Helping people in need c. Organizing and planning ahead d. Figuring out how things work 2. When it comes to my financial affairs, I tend to be... a. Practical and opportunistic b. Compassionate and empathic c. Dutiful and diligent d. Efficient and pragmatic 3. When evaluating a certain investment, I most trust... a. My gut b. My friends c. Bottom-line facts d. Logic 4. When I retire, I intend to seek out more... a. Adventures b. Self-development c. Time with family d. Knowledge 5. I am most likely to spend a tax refund on... a. My favorite hobby b. Helping my friends c. Strengthening my financial security d. Buying a tech gadget 6. I appreciate it when others... a. Surprise me with generosity b. Recognize my true self c. Express their gratitude d. Ask me what I think 7. I feel compassion for the needy. a. Somewhat disagree b. Strongly agree c. Somewhat agree d. Strongly disagree 8. Becoming rich is a common goal. Not becoming poor is another. How do you weigh the relative importance of these goals? a. 40% becoming rich/60% not becoming poor b. 20% becoming rich/80% not becoming poor c. 60% becoming rich/40% not becoming poor d. 80% becoming rich/20% not becoming poor What Type Are You? Add up your answers. If you mostly answered A, you're an Artisan. That means you are freewheeling and daring. If B, you're an Idealist. You care less about money than other goals. If C, you're a Guardian and you tend to be cautious with your money. And if D, you're a Rational. You make most decisions by the numbers. What does that tell you about yourself? And what mistakes are you most likely to make? Artisans Traits: You trust your gut where matters of money are concerned. You enjoy the thrill of investing, act quickly on buying opportunities and are comfortable taking risks. Most common mistake: You either don't plan for the long term or lack the discipline necessary to meet the goals you set. How to fix it: Go ahead and build a portfolio heavy in stocks, but confirm your gut feelings with research and diversify adequately â€” just in case you're wrong. And, because you're not big in self-discipline, guard against your desire to follow every impulse. Make yourself take not one, but two or three deep breaths before you jump. Idealists Traits: You focus on helping others and improving society rather than on getting rich. Most common mistake: Ignoring your money. The fact that you're not interested in your finances means you probably fail to reach your financial goals. Why? You don't set any. You also often forget to pay bills. How to fix it: Sign up for automatic bill payment and online banking. And put your investing on autopilot. Elect to have a certain percentage of your money plunked into a 401(k) and discretionary investment account every month. That will automatically boost your savings. The bonus: By not obsessing over your portfolio, you're less likely to follow the crowd in and out of the market at the wrong time. Guardians Traits: Disciplined and patient, enjoy organizing and planning ahead. Most common mistake: Being too cautious. You tend to investigate investments thoroughly â€” sometimes too thoroughly â€” before committing. Caution is likely to rule your portfolio. You often prefer fixed-income investments to relatively volatile equities. But having a decent chunk of equities in your portfolio is important if you want to keep pace with the markets today. How to fix it: Use an asset allocation tool to figure out the right investment mix for you. Or follow the rule of 100. 100 minus your age is the amount (approximately) you should have in stocks. Rationals Traits: You enjoy problem solving and fact finding and have a deep interest in science and the technology. Most common mistake: You're overconfident in your ability to outthink the market. In the late '90s, people like you were certain that tech stocks would continue to climb, and lost badly when the bubble burst. How to fix it: Try investing in, and sticking with, index funds rather than your own picks. If you want to take a big risk, take it with a small amount â€” 5 percent or so â€” of your money. That way even if you do lose, you won't get trounced.

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SPOILED PRINCESS Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 530 Rep Power: 0	Re: What's your money personality? Take the Quiz I took the quiz and found that I'am a guardian with my money. I found that odd because it doesn't sound like me.

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darthness Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Dark Side Posts: 715 Rep Power: 5	Re: What's your money personality? Take the Quiz artisan, but I married a guardian -- perfect match. __________________ darthness@hushmail.com

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