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How Paychecks Influence Spending Decisions

This short anonymous survey explores how people make everyday spending decisions and whether upcoming income affects how they view purchases. It also looks at whether presenting the same cost in different ways changes how significant that purchase feels.There are no right or wrong answers. Honest responses—positive or negative—are equally useful.Estimated time: 1–2 minutes.

4 questions · ~1 min

1. How often does knowing another paycheque is coming make it easier for you to spend money today? *

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You are considering buying something nonessential for $300. Which information would be most likely to make you reconsider the purchase? *

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Which statement feels more significant to you?A: “I spent $6,000 on nonessential purchases last year.”B: “I exchanged 300 hours of work — about 7.5 full workweeks — for nonessential purchases last year.”

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Why did you choose that answer? *

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