Questionnaire Module Main Survey
savings_w13
Savings module
Questions 4
savings_w13.saved
Monthly amount saved
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T REMEMBER PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
Text: About how much on average do you personally manage to save a month?
Universe:
if Save = 1 (saves)
savings_w13.save
Whether saves
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do you save any amount of your income, for example by putting something away now and then in a bank, building society, or Post Office account, other than to meet regular bills? Please include share purchase schemes and ISA's.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
savings_w13.savreg
Regular saver
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do you save on a regular basis or just from time to time when you can?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Regular basis |
| 2 | From time to time |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if Save = 1 (saves)
savings_w13.savlt
Saving long or short term
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would you say your savings are mainly long term savings for the future or mainly short term savings for things you need now and for unexpected events?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mainly long term |
| 2 | Mainly short term |
| 3 | Both equally |
| 4 | Neither |
Universe:
if Save = 1 (saves)
