Mastercard focus group/video

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Mastercard focus group/video - intake form

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Mastercard is looking to learn more about certain types of people and their financial needs. As part of this initiative, they plan to conduct interviews (on Zoom) and then film short videos bringing to life what they've learned. Involvement will require a 20-minute screening call, a 75-minute interview, and then 6-8 hours of filming. Participants will be compensated $1,800-$4,000, depending on how they're classified. Are you interested in participating?

Yes

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Name? (First name, last initial is fine)

Age?

Gender?

Female

Male

Other

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Where are you located? (City, state/province)

Occupation?

What best describes your work situation?

Working full-time

Working part-time

Full-time homemaker

Student

Not working

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What is the highest level of education you've completed?

Did not graduate high school

High school graduate

University/college degree

Post-graduate degree

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What language(s) do you speak?

If you are a business owner, briefly describe your business.

Have you or an immediate family member ever been employed in any of the following industries?

Advertising

Public relations/promotions

Market research

Financial firm or institution (bank, credit card, etc.)

None of the above

Which of the following statements best describes your role when it comes to making decisions regarding financial matters and credit card acquisition/usage within your household?

I am the primary decision maker

I share the decision with someone else in the household

I have some influence in the final decision

I am not involved in the final decision

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What is your estimated annual household income?

Less than $20,000

$20,000-$49,999

$50,000-$79,999

$80,000-$99,999

$100,000-$149,999

$150,000-$249,000

$250k+

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For this next question, we’re going to ask you about your investable assets across bank accounts (personal, saving, money market, or trust accounts), retirement (401(k), IRAs, etc.), and investment accounts (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, annuities, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF), etc.). This does not include land or real estate. Please know all information collected will be held in the strictest of confidence and used for internal research purposes only.

What is the approximate total value of your investable assets?

Under $25,000

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$99,999

$100,000-$199,999

$200,000-$499,999

$500,000-$999,999

$1 million - $4.9 million

$5 million or more

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Do you currently have a credit card?

Yes

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Think about all your personal credit cards. How much do you spend each month, across all personal credit cards?

I do not have a credit card

Less than $500

$500 to less than $1,000

$1,000 to less than $2,500

$2,500 to less than $5,000

$5,000 to less than $7,500

$7,500 to less than $10,000

More than $10,000

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How interested are you in keeping up with new financial or investment products/services such as (not limited to) open banking, cryptocurrency, crowdfunding, etc.?

Very interested

Somewhat interested

Neutral

Not interested

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Thinking about an average month, how much do you spend all together on variable expenses? By variable expenses we mean expenses that vary in the amount you pay each month, like groceries, dining out, gas, vehicle expenses, clothing, fashion/shopping, entertainment, fitness, gadgets, home improvement, travel, etc. Your best guess is fine but please provide one amount and not a range.

In a typical month, how much do you spend in each category?

None

$1-50

$51-200

$201-500

$501-1,000

$1,000+

Travel

Sports

Arts & culture

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How strongly do you agree with the following statements?

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I tend to be very anxious about things outside my control

I constantly explore new topics and ideas

I find it difficult to talk to people whether I know them or not

I feel most energized being around other people (vs alone)

To me, wealth is more about having free time to do what I love, rather than money

I prefer assets that may be riskier but have the opportunity to grow significantly over time (e.g. stocks, real estate)

I prefer assets that grow more steadily over time but are safer (e.g. cash)

I have delayed big life events due to my financial situation

I'm very open to taking risks to improve my finances

The financial system takes advantage of people like me

I have been given opportunities to achieve financial progress

I am open to paying an annual fee on my credit card if it's offset by benefits

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I tend to be very anxious about things outside my control

I constantly explore new topics and ideas

I find it difficult to talk to people whether I know them or not

I feel most energized being around other people (vs alone)

To me, wealth is more about having free time to do what I love, rather than money

I prefer assets that may be riskier but have the opportunity to grow significantly over time (e.g. stocks, real estate)

I prefer assets that grow more steadily over time but are safer (e.g. cash)

I have delayed big life events due to my financial situation

I'm very open to taking risks to improve my finances

The financial system takes advantage of people like me

I have been given opportunities to achieve financial progress

I am open to paying an annual fee on my credit card if it's offset by benefits

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Of the following statements, select the THREE that best describe you.

I am always searching for one-of-a-kind experiences.

I want to see and do things that not everyone has access to.

I'm willing to pay a premium for exclusive opportunities.

I have lots of goals for my future, both personally and professionally.

I try to stay on the cutting edge.

I have not had all of the advantages many people have.

I know it will take hard work to get ahead.

I believe that hard work will always lead to success.

My ambitions and hard work have gotten me to where I am today.

It’s important to build strong relationships with others – at work and at home.

My job/career is a core part of my identity.

It’s important to seek growth in a balanced way; not at the expense of my mental health.

I enjoy spending time with my close friends and family.

I’m working toward financial independence in my life but am not completely sure of all the steps I need to take.

I’m doing what I can to keep learning, stay up-to-date, and look good.

Equity and equality are important issues to me, personally – I even sometimes make purchase decisions based on those values.

I am introspective, somewhat introverted.

I am always looking for ways to improve my life.

The system has taken advantage of me in my life, but I have not let it get me down.

I stay calm, open-minded and connected with my network.

My success in life is more about what I have done personally than professionally.

I’m fairly content with my life.

I enjoy being involved with and giving back to my local community.

Briefly describe why you chose the statements above

Which of the following best describes when you buy or try out new technology? By “new technology,” we mean things like the latest smartphones, home devices, smart wearables, etc.

I am generally one of the first people to try new technology as soon as it comes out

I try new tech sooner than most people, but not one of the first

I generally wait for other people to start using it

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Do you generally consider yourself an optimist, pessimist, etc?

Optimist -- I haven't had the easiest life but I still have hope and believe in the good of humanity

Optimist -- Life has gone smoothly for me, and that informs my positive attitude

Neutral

Pessimist -- Regardless of how my life has gone, I think the world is heading in the wrong direction

Pessimist -- I have had a tough life and I have no reason to believe things will be better

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What is your ethnicity?

White/Caucasian

Black/African-American

Hispanic/Latino

Asian/Pacific Islander

Native American/Indigenous/First Nations

Middle Eastern/Arab/Persian

Multiracial

Other

Prefer not to say

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Do you consider yourself to have a disability?

Yes

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Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community?

Yes

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Have you participated in a focus group before, and if so, how many/how long ago/what topic?

What is your phone number? (You can choose not to provide it, but then PLEASE make sure to check your email *including the spam folder* so we can get in touch with you if you qualify.)

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