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Year 12 LLW Questionnaire to investigate how to manage a household budget and the impacts on a family with young children under 5
1.
Have you ever managed a budget before?
Yes
No
2.
Where did you first learn about budgeting?
Primary School
Post Primary School
First job
University
At home - Family
Other (please specify)
3.
Do you currently have a household budget?
Yes
No
4.
How do you budget?
Using a budget planner
Using advice given from a Bank or Building Society
Using advice given from the Citizens Advice
Using advice given from family or friends
Using online strategies, tips and guidance
Other (please specify)
5.
What are the main techniques that you use in managing your budget?
6.
What useful advice or guidance would you give to others to successfully manage a budget
7.
What aspects of budgeting have you found challenging?
8.
Do you think managing a household budget is, or was, more challenging with a young family under 5? Explain why.
9.
What benefits has budgeting provided for your family?
10.
What is, or was, the main expense when you are, or were, providing for a young family?
Cot
Pram
Nursery
Clothes
Food
Toys
Books
Other (please specify)