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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

bufinance_ip9

Benefit Unit Finances module

Questions 69

bufinance_ip9.bufintro

BU Finances intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: In this section we would like you to think about the way that you manage your finances and the money that comes in and out of your household.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.bufpno

BU Finances who answering, start

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: RECORD WHO IS GOING TO ANSWER THIS PART OF THE SURVEY CODE ALL THAT APPLY

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Person number 1i_bufpno1 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 1
2Person number 2i_bufpno2 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 2
3Person number 3i_bufpno3 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 3
4Person number 4i_bufpno4 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 4
5Person number 5i_bufpno5 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 5
6Person number 6i_bufpno6 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 6
7Person number 7i_bufpno7 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 7
8Person number 8i_bufpno8 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 8
9Person number 9i_bufpno9 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 9
10Person number 10
11Person number 11i_bufpno11 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 11
12Person number 12i_bufpno12 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 12
13Person number 13i_bufpno13 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 13
14Person number 14i_bufpno14 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 14
15Person number 15i_bufpno15 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 15
16Person number 16i_bufpno16 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 16

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.bufrmnth_b

Corrected monthly income from benefits and pensions

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.buinctot_b

Corrected total monthly BU income

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.buresp

Number of people answering BU Finances

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1One adult within a couple
2Both adults in a couple

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 3|4 (Couple benefit unit)

bufinance_ip9.cdebts_r2

Final change in balance of debts

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.cdebts2

CDebts dummy variable 2

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 2 (Has storecard(s))
and if Rec2detbal2 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of store card(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.cdebts3

CDebts dummy variable 3

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 3 (Has peronal loan(s))
and if Rec2detbal3 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of personal loan(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.cdebts4

CDebts dummy variable 4

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 4 (Has pay-day loan(s))
and if Rec2detbal4 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of pay-day loan(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.creditcrd

Has any credit cards

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Do you have any credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or any store credit cards GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4either individually or jointly? Please do not include debit cards such as Switch or Delta or store loyalty cards such as Tesco Clubcard or Nectar.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.creditpay

Credit card repayment behaviour

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How do you pay the bills for these cards? GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 1You can just tell me the number that applies.

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 / it depends on the card / a mix of these arrangements

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if Creditcrd = 1 (Has credit cards)

bufinance_ip9.csavings

Change in total balance of savings accounts

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.csavings_r2

Final change in total balance of savings

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.csavings1

CSavings dummy variable 1

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 1 (Has current account(s))
and if Rec2Bal1 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of current account(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.csavings2

CSavings dummy variable 2

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 2 (Has savings account(s))
and if Rec2Bal2 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of savings account(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.csavings3

CSavings dummy variable 3

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 3 (Has ISA(s))
and if Rec2Bal3 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of ISA(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.csavings4

CSavings dummy variable 4

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 4 (Has other stocks/bonds/investments)
and if Rec2Bal4 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of other stocks/bonds/investments changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.finman

Organisation of joint finances

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: People organise their finances in different ways. Which of these comes closest to the way you organise yours?

OptionLabel
1We share and manage our finances jointly
2We pool some of the money and keep the rest separate
3We keep our finances completely separate
4One person looks after the couple's money except the other person's spending money
5One person is given a housekeeping allowance, the other person looks after the rest of the money
6We have some other arrangement

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 3|4 (Couple benefit unit)

bufinance_ip9.j2paymnth_pb

Corrected monthly earnings from second job

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.jsmnth_pb

Corrected monthly earnings from self-employment

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.paynmnth_pb

Corrected monthly earnings from main job

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.rec2balamt3

Change of ISA balance - amount

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: By how much did the balance Rec2Bal3 = 1increaseRec2Bal3 = 2decrease in the last month?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 3 (Has ISA(s))
and if Rec2Bal3 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of ISA(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.rec1bal

Balance of incomings and outgoings (gross flows)

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: SHOW SCREEN TO RESPONDENT

Text: Thank you. To finish we'll show you a summary of what you have told us about your household finances. Looking at the boxes on this screen, the incoming money in boxes 1 and 2 should match the outgoing money in boxes 3 and 4. The information you’ve told us indicates that you have around £Rec1Totin coming in and £Rec1Totout going out of your household. That is, you have £Rec1balance Rec1balance greater than 0moreRec1balance less than 0less coming in than you have going out. This means that our questions must have missed some of your income, spending, savings or borrowing. Please could you amend the amounts you have coming in or going out in the boxes. When you have finished, please press . If you have made any changes, these figures will be updated when you click .

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)
and if Rec1balance <> 0 (Balance gross flows not equal to zero)

bufinance_ip9.rec1balance

Balance: gross flows

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1balance_r1

Final balance

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1buexp

Spending in the last month (gross flows)

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: We would now like to ask you a question about your spending. It is important for us to ask this in order to learn more about people's living standards. This is about how much (GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 1|2) or (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 3|4 & BUResp = DK|REF|MIS)youGRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4 & GRIDVARIABLES.BUresp = 2the two of youGRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4 & BUresp = 1you and your partner spend. HHGRID.HHSize greater than 1You do not need to include any spending by any other people who live with you. About how much did you spend on everything in the last month? Please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of loans. Examples of what to include and exclude are shown GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1on this cardGRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 3below.

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1draw

Saving withdrawals or new borrowing in the last month

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: In the last month, how much, if any, have you withdrawn from your savings or newly borrowed?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1intro

Reconciliation intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: We would now like you to think about the money that you have coming in and going out in a given month. BUType = 3 or 4Please include names of adults in BU. If possible, please complete this section together. More than one BU in HH and or BUType = 2|4Please do not include these people: more than one BU in HHnames of any adults in HH but not in BUBUType = 2 or 4and names of any 16-19 year olds in FT education in BU. If any children aged 0-15 in householdWe are only interested in the income and expenditure of those who are aged 16 or older. So please don't include the income and spending of names of 0-15 yr olds in household. Money may come in from paid work or you may receive benefits or pensions (Box 1). You may borrow money, or withdraw from savings (Box 2). All of this money must then go somewhere. The money flowing in in a given month is balanced by money that flows out. You may spend money during the month on things like bills, groceries, travel and so on (Box 3). You may also use the money to pay off any debts, or put some into savings or keep some in your bank account (Box 4). In this section, we want you to think about these flows of money and to try to balance the money that came in during the last month with the money that went out. This is a new way of collecting this information and it is important for researchers to learn about how people manage their money and how they are managing to get by these days, across all types of households and financial circumstances.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.rec1save

Savings and debt repayments in the last month

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: In the last month, how much, if any, have you deposited into savings accounts, invested in stocks and shares investments or repaid on debt?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1totin_r1

Final total inflows

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1totout

Total inflows (gross flows)

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1totout_r1

Final total outflows

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2acbal

Change in balance of savings and credit accounts

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2acbal_r2

Final change in savings and credit accounts

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2bal

Balance of incomings and outgoings (change in stocks) - corrected

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: SHOW SCREEN TO RESPONDENT

Text: Thank you. To finish we'll show you a summary of what you have told us about your household finances. Looking at the boxes on this screen, the income you have left after spending should match the change in the overall balance of your savings and credit accounts. The information you've told us indicates that your disposable income is around £Rec2incbal Rec2incbal greater than 0moreRec2incbal less than 0less than your spending. However, the balance of your savings and credit accounts has changed by Rec2acbal greater than 0£Rec2acbalRec2acbal less than 0£-Rec2acbal. This means that our questions must have missed some of your income, spending, savings or borrowing. Please could you amend the amounts you have coming in or going out in the boxes. When you have finished, please press . If you have made any changes, these figures will be updated when you click .

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2balance <> 0 (Balance net flows not equal to zero)

bufinance_ip9.rec2bal1

Change of current account balance since last month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is the overall balance across all current accounts you have higher, lower or about the same compared with the same time last month?

OptionLabel
1Balance higher/increased
2Balance lower/decreased
3Balance stayed about the same

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 1 (Has current account(s))

bufinance_ip9.rec2bal2

Change of savings account balance since last month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is the overall balance across all savings accounts you have higher, lower or about the same compared with the same time last month?

OptionLabel
1Balance higher/increased
2Balance lower/decreased
3Balance stayed about the same

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 2 (Has savings account(s))

bufinance_ip9.rec2bal3

Change of ISA balance since last month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is the overall balance across all ISAs you have higher, lower or about the same compared with the same time last month?

OptionLabel
1Balance higher/increased
2Balance lower/decreased
3Balance stayed about the same

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 3 (Has ISA(s))

bufinance_ip9.rec2bal4

Change of other investments balance since last month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is the overall balance across all stocks, bonds or investments you have higher, lower or about the same compared with the same time last month?

OptionLabel
1Balance higher/increased
2Balance lower/decreased
3Balance stayed about the same

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 4 (Has other stocks/bonds/investments)

bufinance_ip9.rec2balamt1

Change of current account balance - amount

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: By how much did the balance Rec2Bal1 = 1increaseRec2Bal1 = 2decrease in the last month?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 1 (Has current account(s))
and if Rec2Bal1 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of current account(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.rec2balamt2

Change of savings account balance - amount

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: By how much did the balance Rec2Bal2 = 1increaseRec2Bal2 = 2decrease in the last month?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 2 (Has savings account(s))
and if Rec2Bal2 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of savings account(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.rec2balamt4

Change of other investments balances - amount

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: By how much did the balance Rec2Bal4 = 1increaseRec2Bal4 = 2decrease in the last month?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2savint = 4 (Has other stocks/bonds/investments)
and if Rec2Bal4 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of other stocks/bonds/investments changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.rec2balance

Balance (change in stocks)

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2balance_r2

Final balance

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2buexp

Spending in the last month (change in stocks)

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: We would now like to ask you a question about your spending. It is important for us to ask this in order to learn more about people's living standards. This is about how much GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 1|2youGRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4 & BUresp = 2the two of youGRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4 & BUresp = 1you and your partner spend. HHGRID.HHSize>1You do not need to include any spending by any other people who live with you. About how much did you spend on everything in the last month? Please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans. Examples of what to include and exclude are shown GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1on this cardGRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 3below.

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2buexp_r2

Final spending 2

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2detamt1

Change of credit card balance - amount

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: By how much did the balance Rec2detbal1 = 1increaseRec2detbal1 = 2decrease in the last month?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 1 (Has credit card(s))
and if Rec2detbal1 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of credit cards(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.rec2detamt2

Change of store card balance - amount

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: By how much did the balance Rec2detbal2 = 1increaseRec2detbal2 = 2decrease in the last month?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 2 (Has storecard(s))
and if Rec2detbal2 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of store card(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.rec2detamt3

Change of personal loan balance - amount

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: By how much did the balance Rec2detbal3 = 1increaseRec2detbal3 = 2decrease in the last month?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 3 (Has peronal loan(s))
and if Rec2detbal3 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of personal loan(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.rec2detamt4

Change of pay-day loan balance - amount

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: By how much did the balance Rec2detbal4 = 1increaseRec2detbal4 = 2decrease in the last month?

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 4 (Has pay-day loan(s))
and if Rec2detbal4 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of pay-day loan(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.rec2detbal1

Change of credit card balance since last month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is the amount you owe across all of your of credit cards higher, lower or about the same compared with the same time last month?

OptionLabel
1Amount owed is higher
2Amount owed is lower
3Amount owed is about the same

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 1 (Has credit card(s))

bufinance_ip9.rec2detbal2

Change of store card balance since last month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is the amount you owe across all of your store cards higher, lower or about the same compared with the same time last month?

OptionLabel
1Amount owed is higher
2Amount owed is lower
3Amount owed is about the same

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 2 (Has storecard(s))

bufinance_ip9.rec2detbal3

Change of personal loan balance since last month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is the amount you owe across all of your personal loans higher, lower or about the same compared with the same time last month?

OptionLabel
1Amount owed is higher
2Amount owed is lower
3Amount owed is about the same

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 3 (Has peronal loan(s))

bufinance_ip9.rec2detbal4

Change of pay-day loan balance since last month

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is the amount you owe across all of your pay-day loans higher, lower or about the same compared with the same time last month?

OptionLabel
1Amount owed is higher
2Amount owed is lower
3Amount owed is about the same

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 4 (Has pay-day loan(s))

bufinance_ip9.rec2detint

Has any credit cards, store cards or loans

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Do you have any credit card(s), store card(s) or loans listed here?

OptionLabel
1Credit card
2Store card (not loyalty cards)
3Personal loans (including from family and friends)
4Pay-day loans
96None of these

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2incbal

Balance of income minus spending

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2incbal_r2

Final income minus spending

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec2savint

Types of savings accounts held

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Do you have any current accounts, savings accounts, ISAs, or stocks/bonds/investments listed here?

OptionLabel
1Current account
2Savings account
3ISAs
4Other stocks/bonds/investments
96None of these

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1draw_r1

Final saving withdrawals or new borrowing

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1buexp_r1

Final spending

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1save_r1

Final savings and debt repayments

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.buinctot_r1

Final total monthly BU income

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

bufinance_ip9.cdebts1

CDebts dummy variable 1

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)
and if Rec2detint = 1 (Has credit card(s))
and if Rec2detbal1 = 1 | 2 (Overall balance of credit cards(s) changed since last month)

bufinance_ip9.bufend

Who answered BU Finances, end

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: RECORD WHO ANSWERED THESE LAST SET OF QUESTIONS IN THIS PART OF THE SURVEY CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: This is the end of the interview. Thank you very much for your help. GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & (GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4)Please indicate below who answered this last set of questions?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Someone else not listedi_bufend0 (i_bufinance_ip) someone else not listed
1Person number 1i_bufend1 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 1
2Person number 2i_bufend2 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 2
3Person number 3i_bufend3 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 3
4Person number 4i_bufend4 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 4
5Person number 5i_bufend5 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 5
6Person number 6i_bufend6 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 6
7Person number 7i_bufend7 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 7
8Person number 8i_bufend8 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 8
9Person number 9i_bufend9 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 9
10Person number 10i_bufend10 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 10
11Person number 11i_bufend11 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 11
12Person number 12i_bufend12 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 12
13Person number 13i_bufend13 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 13
14Person number 14i_bufend14 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 14
15Person number 15i_bufend15 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 15
16Person number 16i_bufend16 (i_bufinance_ip) person number 16

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.buinctot_r2

Final total monthly BU income 2

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.cdebts

Change in total balance of debts

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 2 (Experimental allocation: Version 2 - net flows)

bufinance_ip9.rec1inc

Total BU income correct?

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: BUVARIABLES.BUIncTot NOT EQUAL TO 99999998Below is a summary of the income you have reported for the last month. You reported a total of £BUVARIABLES.BUIncTot from earnings, benefits, and other income sources after taxes and deductions. Thinking about the money coming in, that is after any tax or deductions, does this seem correct? If not, you will have an opportunity to update the amounts.BUVARIABLES.BUIncTot = 99999998You have not reported receiving any money in the last month from earnings, benefits, or other income sources. Is this correct? Summary of income sources for names of BU members Employment income: Main job {Name of relevant PNO if BUVARIABLES.PaynMnth_P(PNO) not equal to -8} about £BUVARIABLES.PaynMnth_P(PNO) per month {...for each person in Benefit Unit, excluding 16-19 year olds in F/T education where BUType = 2 or 4} Employment income: Second job {Name of relevant PNO if BUVARIABLES.J2PayMnth_P(PNO) not equal to -8} about £BUVARIABLES.J2PayMnth_P(PNO) per month {...for each person in Benefit Unit, excluding 16-19 year olds in F/T education where BUType = 2 or 4} Income from self-employment {Name of relevant PNO if BUVARIABLES.JsMnth_P(PNO) not equal to 99999998} about £BUVARIABLES.JsMnth_P(PNO) per month {...for each person in Benefit Unit, excluding 16-19 year olds in F/T education where BUType = 2 or 4} Benefits and pensions FICODE about £BUVARIABLES.BUFrMnth per month {display for each FICODE if BUVARIABLES.BUFrMnth not equal to -8} Total net disposable income £BUVARIABLES.BUIncTot per month Does this seem correct?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)

bufinance_ip9.rec1incck

Total income last month

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: Thinking about your total income after taxes and deductions, please correct the summary below.

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if Rec1inc = 2 (Income reconciliation not correct)

bufinance_ip9.rec1totin

Total inflows (gross flows)

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|3) (If mode is CAPI or web)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|2) | ((GRIDVARIABLES.BUtype = 3|4) & HOUSEHOLDFINANCESLONG.BUFConsent = 1 for each person in the benefit unit) | (Single adult benefit unit, OR couple benefit unit and consent has been given to discuss household finances jointly.)
and if (GRIDVARIABLES.BUType = 1|3) | ((BUType = 2|4) & (Age > 19 | HHGRID.HgFtEd <> 1)) (Respondent is not aged 16-19 in full-time education and living with parents)
and if ff_bufmodule = 1 (Experimental allocation: Version 1 - gross flows)

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