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Wealth

Questions 47

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.hascurr

Has UK bank account

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Do you have any current accounts in the UK? This could be in your name only or held jointly with someone else.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.currynot

Reason no UK bank account

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: And why don't you have a current account in the UK?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1No money, little money to put in an accountd_currynot1 (d_indresp) mc no money, little money to put in an account
2No bank in this aread_currynot2 (d_indresp) mc no bank in this area
3No point, on benefits/state pension - get cash from Post Officed_currynot3 (d_indresp) mc no point, on benefits/state pension - get cash from post office
4No point, get paid cashd_currynot4 (d_indresp) mc no point, get paid cash
5Afraid I might get overdrawnd_currynot5 (d_indresp) mc afraid i might get overdrawn
6I am concerned there might be too many chargesd_currynot6 (d_indresp) mc i am concerned there might be too many charges
7Religious or ethical reasonsd_currynot7 (d_indresp) mc religious or ethical reasons
8Don't trust banksd_currynot8 (d_indresp) mc don't trust banks
97Other reasond_currynot97 (d_indresp) mc other reason
96None of thesed_currynot96 (d_indresp) mc none of these

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if HASCURR = 2 (Does not have a current account in the UK)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.refbank

Refused UK bank account

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: PROBE IF NECESSARY

Text: Thinking about all types of bank accounts, have you ever tried to open an account in the UK and been refused?

OptionLabel
1Yes, have tried to open an account and been refused
2No, have tried to open accounts but have never been refused
3No, have never tried to open an account

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.refbnky

When refused UK bank account

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How long ago was this?

OptionLabel
1Under a year
21 - 2 years
33 - 5 years
4More than 5 years

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if REFBANK = 1 (Been refused an account in the UK)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svacts

Savings

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: I'd like to ask about any savings or investments you may have. They can be in your name only, or held jointly with someone else. Which of these savings accounts do you have, if any?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Savings or deposit accounts (with a bank, post office or building society)d_svacts1 (d_indresp) mc savings or deposit accounts (with a bank, post office or building society)
2National Savings Accounts (formerly National Savings Bank or Post Office Accounts)d_svacts2 (d_indresp) mc national savings accounts (was national savings bank or post office a/c
3ISA - cash onlyd_svacts3 (d_indresp) mc isa - cash only
4ISA - stocks and shares, or PEPsd_svacts4 (d_indresp) mc isa - stocks and shares, or peps
5Premium Bondsd_svacts5 (d_indresp) mc premium bonds
97Other types of savings accountsd_svacts97 (d_indresp) mc other types of savings accounts
96SPONTANEOUS: Noned_svacts96 (d_indresp) mc spontaneous: none

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.nosvy

Why no formal savings

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: What is the main reason you do not have any saving accounts?

OptionLabel
1No money, little money to save
2Don't understand how these accounts work
3Tried but was refused
4Don't want to save money in these ways
5Religious or ethical reasons
6Don't trust banks
7Don't understand the point of saving
8Never thought to do it
97Other
96None of these

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1) & SVACTS = 96 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant and has no savings accounts)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svcode

Savings code used for looping

Type: number

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svamt

Amount held in account

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, ENTER SUM OF ALL ACCOUNTS

Text: How much in total is the current balance in your [SVCODE]?

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb1

Amount: branching q

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS THIS QUESTION REFERS TO SVCODE

Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb2

Amount: branching q

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS THIS QUESTION REFERS TO SVCODE

Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
and if SVB1 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb3

Amount: branching q

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS THIS QUESTION REFERS TO SVCODE

Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
and if SVB1 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
and if SVB2 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb5

Amount: branching q

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS THIS QUESTION REFERS TO SVCODE

Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
and if SVB1 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
and if SVB2 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
and if SVB3 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb4

Amount: branching q

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS THIS QUESTION REFERS TO SVCODE

Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
and if SVB1 = 2 (Holds less than x in account type)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svsj

Account(s) in sole name or joint

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: And is/are the [SVCODE](s) held in your sole name only, held in joint names with your husband/wife/partner or someone else, or do you have both sole and jointly held savings?

OptionLabel
1Sole only
2Joint only
3Both sole and joint

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVACTS IN (1,2) (Has savings or deposit account or national savings account)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svpn

PNO of joint account holder

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID. IF JOINT HOLDER OUTSIDE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0. CODE UP TO 3

Text: With whom are you a joint holder of [SVCODE]?

OptionLabel
0Non-household member
1Person number 1
2Person number 2
3Person number 3
4Person number 4
5Person number 5
6Person number 6
7Person number 7
8Person number 8
9Person number 9
10Person number 10
11Person number 11
12Person number 12
13Person number 13
14Person number 14
15Person number 15
16Person number 16

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVACTS IN (1,2) (Has savings or deposit account or national savings account)
and if SVSJ = 2|3 (Holds savings jointly or both sole and jointly)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svsk

Savings amount in sole name

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T SAY, THEN ASK FOR ESTIMATE

Text: About how much of the amount you have in savings is held solely in your name?

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVACTS IN (1,2) (Has savings or deposit account or national savings account)
and if SVSJ = 3 (Holds savings both sole and jointly)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.savdocs

Savings documents seen by interviewer

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes, respondent checked relevant documents
2No, respondent did not check any documents

Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.infsave

Informal savings

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Do you currently save money in any of these ways?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Belonging to a credit union (a cooperative financial institution owned and managed by its members)d_infsave1 (d_indresp) mc belonging to a credit union (cooperative - owned and managed by its members
2Belonging to a savings club, or micro-bankingd_infsave2 (d_indresp) mc belonging to a savings club, or micro-banking
3Saving informally with work colleagues, friends or familyd_infsave3 (d_indresp) mc saving informally with work colleagues, friends or family
4Putting money in a jar or envelope or somewhere at homed_infsave4 (d_indresp) mc putting money in a jar or envelope or somewhere at home
5Asking a relative or friend to save or look after money for youd_infsave5 (d_indresp) mc asking a relative or friend to save or look after money for you
6Buying gold or jewelleryd_infsave6 (d_indresp) mc buying gold or jewellery
96SPONTANEOUS: None of thesed_infsave96 (d_indresp) mc spontaneous: none of these

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccsole

Has store cards/credit cards in sole name

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have any store cards or credit cards such as Visa, or Mastercard in your sole name? Please do not include direct debit cards such as Switch or Delta or store loyalty cards such as Tesco Clubcard or Nectar.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.nccsole

Number of store cards/credit cards in sole name

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: How many store and credit cards do you have in your sole name?

Universe:
if CCSOLE = 1 (Holds credit cards in sole name)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.credsole

Max borrowing limit on cards in sole name

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: THIS IS THE SUM OF THE BORROWING LIMITS FROM ALL CARDS COMBINED (IF MORE THAN ONE CARD). ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND.

Text: What is the maximum borrowing limit {if NCCSOLE greater than 1} in total on all the cards / {if NCCSOLE = 1} on the card just in your name?

Universe:
if CCSOLE = 1 (Holds credit cards in sole name)
and if NCCSOLE > 0 & (NCCSOLE <> DK/REF) (Number of credit cards in sole name is not don't know or refused)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccbillsole

Repayment behaviour, cards in sole name

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: How do you pay the {if NCCSOLE = 1} bill for this card / {if NCCSOLE greater than 1} bills for these cards? You can just tell me the number that applies. {if CAPI}

OptionLabel
1Usually nothing to pay
2Usually pay full amount
3Some not full amount
4Min on some, more other
5Usually minimum only
6Not always poss pay min
7Some other arrangement

Universe:
if CCSOLE = 1 (Holds credit cards in sole name)
and if NCCSOLE > 0 & (NCCSOLE <> DK/REF) (Number of credit cards in sole name is not don't know or refused)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccamtsole

Balance outstanding, cards in sole name

Type: number

Source: HILDA

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND

Text: After you made your most recent payments, how much in total was still owed {if NCCSOLE greater than 1} on all of the cards / {if NCCSOLE = 1} on the card that you hold in your name solely?

Universe:
if CCSOLE = 1 (Holds credit cards in sole name)
and if NCCSOLE > 0 & (NCCSOLE <> DK/REF) (Number of credit cards in sole name is not don't know or refused)
and if CCBILLSOLE > 2 (Pay less than the full amount owing every month on sole cards)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccjt

Has store cards/credit cards in joint names

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have any store cards or credit cards such as Visa, or Mastercard, which you hold jointly with someone else? Please do not include direct debit cards such as Switch or Delta or store loyalty cards such as Tesco Clubdcard or Nectar.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.nccjt

Number of store/credit cards in joint names

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: How many store and credit cards do you have jointly with someone else?

Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccjtp

PNO of joint credit card holder

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID. IF JOINT HOLDER OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0. CODE UP TO 3. F9 FOR HELP

Text: Who is the person (who are the people) you hold these joint credit cards with?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberd_ccjtp0 (d_indresp) mc non-household member
1Person number 1d_ccjtp1 (d_indresp) mc person number 1
2Person number 2d_ccjtp2 (d_indresp) mc person number 2
3Person number 3d_ccjtp3 (d_indresp) mc person number 3
4Person number 4d_ccjtp4 (d_indresp) mc person number 4
5Person number 5d_ccjtp5 (d_indresp) mc person number 5
6Person number 6d_ccjtp6 (d_indresp) mc person number 6
7Person number 7d_ccjtp7 (d_indresp) mc person number 7
8Person number 8d_ccjtp8 (d_indresp) mc person number 8
9Person number 9d_ccjtp9 (d_indresp) mc person number 9
10Person number 10d_ccjtp10 (d_indresp) mc person number 10
11Person number 11d_ccjtp11 (d_indresp) mc person number 11
12Person number 12d_ccjtp12 (d_indresp) mc person number 12
13Person number 13d_ccjtp13 (d_indresp) mc person number 13
14Person number 14d_ccjtp14 (d_indresp) mc person number 14
15Person number 15d_ccjtp15 (d_indresp) mc person number 15
16Person number 16d_ccjtp16 (d_indresp) mc person number 16

Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.credjt

Max borrowing limit on cards in joint names

Type: number

Source: HILDA adapted

Interviewer Instruction: THIS IS THE SUM OF THE BORROWING LIMITS FROM ALL CARDS COMBINED (IF MORE THAN ONE CARD). ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND.

Text: What is the maximum borrowing limit {if NCCJT greater than 1} in total on all the cards / {if NCCJT = 1} on the card you hold jointly?

Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
and if NCCJT > 0 & (NCCJT <> DK|REF) (Number of credit cards held jointly is not don't know or refused)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccbilljt

Repayment behaviour, cards in joint names

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: How do you pay the {if NCCJT = 1} bill for this card / {if NCCJT greater than 1} bills for these cards each month? Just tell me the number that applies. {if CAPI}

OptionLabel
1Usually nothing to pay
2Usually pay full amount
3Some not full amount
4Min on some, more other
5Usually minimum only
6Not always poss pay min
7Some other arrangement

Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
and if NCCJT > 0 & (NCCJT <> DK|REF) (Number of credit cards held jointly is not don't know or refused)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccamtjt

Outstanding balance, cards in joint names

Type: number

Source: HILDA

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND

Text: After the most recent payments were made, how much in total was still owed on {if NCCJT greater than 1} all of the cards / {if NCCJT = 1} the card that you hold jointly?

Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
and if NCCJT > 0 & (NCCJT <> DK|REF) (Number of credit cards held jointly is not don't know or refused)
and if CCBILLJT >2 (Pay less than the full amount owing every month on joint cards)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debt

Owes money

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPA adapted

Interviewer Instruction: STUDENT LOANS: INCLUDE LOANS HELD BY STUDENTS STILL AT UNIVERSITY AS WELL AS THOSE THAT HAVE FINISHED THEIR EDUCATION. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: I would now like to ask you about any other financial commitments you may have apart from mortgages. For which, if any, of these items do you currently owe any money? Please do not include credit card and other bills being fully paid off in the current month.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Hire purchase agreement(s)d_debt1 (d_indresp) mc hire purchase agreement(s)
2Personal loan(s) (from bank, building society or other financial institution)d_debt2 (d_indresp) mc personal loan(s) (from bank, building soc or other financial institution
4Catalogue or mail order purchase agreement(s)d_debt4 (d_indresp) mc catalogue or mail order purchase agreement(s)
5DWP/SSA Social Fund loand_debt5 (d_indresp) mc dwp/ssa social fund loan
6Any other loan(s) from a private individuald_debt6 (d_indresp) mc any other loan(s) from a private individual
7Overdraft(s)d_debt7 (d_indresp) mc overdraft(s)
8Student loand_debt8 (d_indresp) mc student loan
97Other debt not listed hered_debt97 (d_indresp) mc other debt not listed here
96SPONTANEOUS: None of thesed_debt96 (d_indresp) mc spontaneous: none of these

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtinfo

Source of information about lenders

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Thinking of all the debts that you've just mentioned, how {if more than one mention at DEBT} / How did you find out about the lender(s) you used?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1On-line/Web searchd_debtinfo1 (d_indresp) mc on-line/web search
2Phone book/Yellow pagesd_debtinfo2 (d_indresp) mc phone book/yellow pages
3Enquired directly with bank/building societyd_debtinfo3 (d_indresp) mc enquired directly with bank/building society
4Through a shop/retailer, such as a department store or car dealershipd_debtinfo4 (d_indresp) mc through a shop/retailer, such as a department store or car dealership
5Door step callerd_debtinfo5 (d_indresp) mc door step caller
6Telephone marketerd_debtinfo6 (d_indresp) mc telephone marketer
7Through family or a friendd_debtinfo7 (d_indresp) mc through family or a friend
8TV Advertisementd_debtinfo8 (d_indresp) mc tv advertisement
9Newspaper Advertisementd_debtinfo9 (d_indresp) mc newspaper advertisement
10Web/On-line Advertisementd_debtinfo10 (d_indresp) mc web/on-line advertisement
11Other type of Advertisementd_debtinfo11 (d_indresp) mc other type of advertisement
97Other source of informationd_debtinfo97 (d_indresp) mc other source of information

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1) & (DEBT = 1 thru 8, 97) (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant and has debts)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debty

Total amount owed

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND

Text: About how much in total is owed on {if one mention at DEBT} this commitment / {if more than one mention at DEBT} these commitments?

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc1

Owe 500 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would it amount to £ 500 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc2

Owe 1,500 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would it amount to £ 1,500 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
and if DEBTC1 = 1 (Holds more than 500 of debt)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc3

Owe 5,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would it amount to £ 5,000 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
and if DEBTC1 = 1 (Holds more than 500 of debt)
and if DEBTC2 = 1 (Holds more than 1,500 of debt)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc5

Owe 10,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would it amount to £ 10,000 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
and if DEBTC1 = 1 (Holds more than 500 of debt)
and if DEBTC2 = 1 (Holds more than 1,500 of debt)
and if DEBTC3 = 1 (Holds more than 5,000 of debt)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc4

Owe 100 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would it amount to £ 100 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
and if DEBTC1 = 2 (Holds less than 500 of debt)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtsj

Owe money in sole name or joint

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Are these financial commitments in your sole name only, in joint names with your husband/wife/partner or someone else or do you have both sole and joint commitments?

OptionLabel
1Sole only
2Joint only
3Both sole and joint

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY <> REF | DEBTC1 <> REF | DEBTC2 <> REF | DEBTC3 <> REF | DEBTC4 <> REF | DEBTC5 <> REF (Has not refused to disclose the amount held in debt)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtpn

PNO of joint debt holder

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID. IF JOINT HOLDER OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0. CODE UP TO 3

Text: Who is the person you have these joint financial commitments with?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberd_debtpn0 (d_indresp) mc non-household member
1Person number 1d_debtpn1 (d_indresp) mc person number 1
2Person number 2d_debtpn2 (d_indresp) mc person number 2
3Person number 3d_debtpn3 (d_indresp) mc person number 3
4Person number 4d_debtpn4 (d_indresp) mc person number 4
5Person number 5d_debtpn5 (d_indresp) mc person number 5
6Person number 6d_debtpn6 (d_indresp) mc person number 6
7Person number 7d_debtpn7 (d_indresp) mc person number 7
8Person number 8d_debtpn8 (d_indresp) mc person number 8
9Person number 9d_debtpn9 (d_indresp) mc person number 9
10Person number 10d_debtpn10 (d_indresp) mc person number 10
11Person number 11d_debtpn11 (d_indresp) mc person number 11
12Person number 12d_debtpn12 (d_indresp) mc person number 12
13Person number 13d_debtpn13 (d_indresp) mc person number 13
14Person number 14d_debtpn14 (d_indresp) mc person number 14
15Person number 15d_debtpn15 (d_indresp) mc person number 15
16Person number 16d_debtpn16 (d_indresp) mc person number 16

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY <> REF | DEBTC1 <> REF | DEBTC2 <> REF | DEBTC3 <> REF | DEBTC4 <> REF | DEBTC5 <> REF (Has not refused to disclose the amount held in debt)
and if DEBTSJ = 2|3 (Holds debt jointly or a mixture of sole and joint)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtsk

Owe amount in sole name

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW OR CAN'T SAY, ASK FOR ESTIMATE. ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND

Text: About how much of the total amount outstanding is your sole commitment?

Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY <> REF | DEBTC1 <> REF | DEBTC2 <> REF | DEBTC3 <> REF | DEBTC4 <> REF | DEBTC5 <> REF (Has not refused to disclose the amount held in debt)
and if DEBTSJ = 3 (Holds a mixture of sole and joint debt)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtwho

Private individual debt

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: You mentioned that you owe money to a private individual, is that to...

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1a family memberd_debtwho1 (d_indresp) mc a family member
2a friend or other acquaintanced_debtwho2 (d_indresp) mc a friend or other acquaintance
3a licensed money lenderd_debtwho3 (d_indresp) mc a licensed money lender
4or an unlicensed money lender?d_debtwho4 (d_indresp) mc or an unlicensed money lender?
97SPONTANEOUS: Someone elsed_debtwho97 (d_indresp) mc spontaneous: someone else

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if DEBT = 6 (Owes money to a private individual)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtoth

Any other type of debt

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: EXCLUDE MONEY OWED FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS, COUNCIL TAX OR UTILITIES

Text: Which, if any, of these other types of debts do you have?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Credit or tab at local shopsd_debtoth1 (d_indresp) mc credit or tab at local shops
2Shopacheckers or other doorstep loand_debtoth2 (d_indresp) mc shopacheckers or other doorstep loan
3Pawnbrokers (somewhere where you borrow money and leave goods)d_debtoth3 (d_indresp) mc pawnbrokers (somewhere where you borrow money and leave goods)
4Local companies including Cash Convertors, Money Shop, Brighthoused_debtoth4 (d_indresp) mc local companies including cash convertors, money shop, brighthouse
96No, none of thesed_debtoth96 (d_indresp) mc no, none of these

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.creditor

Has loaned money to others

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: And does anyone owe money to you, for example a family member, friend, acquaintance or community member you have loaned money to?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.credamt

Amount of money owed to respondent

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND

Text: And how much are you owed in total?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if CREDITOR = 1 (Has lent money to others)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.unusexp

Expect higher than usual expenses

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: In the next 12 months, do you expect to have higher expenses than usual, say for a celebration, essential travel or a holiday?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.expmanage

How expect to manage expense

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: How do you expect to manage the extra expenses?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Pay from current incomed_expmanage1 (d_indresp) mc pay from current income
2Cut down on spendingd_expmanage2 (d_indresp) mc cut down on spending
3Use savingsd_expmanage3 (d_indresp) mc use savings
4Borrow money from family/friends/acquaintanced_expmanage4 (d_indresp) mc borrow money from family/friends/acquaintance
5Take out loan from bank or building societyd_expmanage5 (d_indresp) mc take out loan from bank or building society
6Take on extra work/Do overtimed_expmanage6 (d_indresp) mc take on extra work/do overtime
7Use credit cardsd_expmanage7 (d_indresp) mc use credit cards
8Use pawn brokerd_expmanage8 (d_indresp) mc use pawn broker
9Sell personal itemsd_expmanage9 (d_indresp) mc sell personal items
10Borrow money from unlicensed lendersd_expmanage10 (d_indresp) mc borrow money from unlicensed lenders
11Use a credit union or savings clubd_expmanage11 (d_indresp) mc use a credit union or savings club
97Otherd_expmanage97 (d_indresp) mc other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if UNUSEXP = 1 (Expects higher than usual expenditure next year)

wealthassetsanddebt_w4.huruns

Who organises finances

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: People organise their finances in different ways. Which of these comes closest to the way you organise yours? It doesn't have to fit exactly - just choose the nearest one. [You can just tell me the number that applies. {if CAPI}]

OptionLabel
1I look after the household money except my partner's spending money
2My partner looks after all the household's money except my personal spending money
3I am given a housekeeping allowance. My partner looks after the rest of the money
4My partner is given a housekeeping allowance. I look after the rest of the money
5We share and manage our household finances jointly
6We pool some of the money and keep the rest separate
7We keep our finances completely separate
8I have some other arrangement

Universe:
if (HHGRID.LiveSp = 1 | HHGRID.LiveWith = 1) (Lives with a spouse or partner)

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