What is my money attachment style?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When payday hits, you:

  • A.
    Stare at the notification, overwhelmed with the thought of spending anything.
  • B.
    Automated transfer to savings. Future me, you’re welcome.
  • C.
    Treat yourself to a night out, because you deserve it!
  • D.
    Splurge a little, but then freak out and try to save what’s left.
• 2.
  Your relationship with budgeting is like:

  • A.
    Budget who? I’m just out here manifesting abundance.
  • B.
    A hot mess express: some months I’m a pro, other months… yikes
  • C.
    My ride-or-die system. It’s giving Excel sheet energy.
  • D.
    It's a constant worry, what if it's never enough?
• 3.
  When an unexpected bill arrives, you:

  • A.
    Spiral into a stress black hole, wondering why this always happens to me.
  • B.
    Pay it, then spend the next week doomscrolling your banking app.
  • C.
    Calmly cover it because #EmergencyFundGoals.
  • D.
    Pretend it didn’t happen, then panic-buy a latte to feel better.
• 4.
  If your bank account could text you, it would say:

  • A.
    “We need to talk.”
  • B.
    “WHY DID YOU CHECK ME THREE TIMES TODAY?!"
  • C.
    “You’re so dependable."
  • D.
    “Are we good? You left me on empty again."
• 5.
  The phrase "treat yourself" makes you feel:

  • A.
    Conflicted. Am I treating myself or sabotaging my future?
  • B.
    Guilty because I already feel like I spend too much.
  • C.
    Like it’s fine... within reason.
  • D.
    Seen. Validated. Empowered.
• 6.
  How do you handle debts?

  • A.
    I know my way through it: I select them wisely like my circle of close friends.
  • B.
    Minimum payments, maximum denial. Future me will figure it out.
  • C.
    If I don't think about it, it doesn't exist... right?
  • D.
    I'm in this messy middle stage. It's progress, not perfection.
• 7.
  Your idea of a splurge is:

  • A.
    Impulse buys. Did I need a mini waffle maker? Nope. Did I buy it? Yes.
  • B.
    A practical but bougie purchase, like noise-canceling headphones.
  • C.
    A glow-up haul—new tech, new clothes, new me.
  • D.
    I don’t splurge; I save, then overthink even small purchases.
• 8.
  Your savings goal is:

  • A.
    I’d love one, but life keeps getting in the way.
  • B.
    What savings goal? I’m living in the now!
  • C.
    Enough to feel safe if the world ends tomorrow.
  • D.
    A well-funded nest egg by 40. Financial freedom, here I come.
• 9.
  Investing feels like:

  • A.
    An exciting way to build wealth (I’ve got spreadsheets for my spreadsheets).
  • B.
    Too risky. What if I lose everything?!
  • C.
    A mystery I’ll never understand, so I avoid it.
  • D.
    Something I should learn... but haven’t Googled yet.
• 10.
  Your dream financial future looks like:

  • A.
    Finally getting my finances in order and feeling smart about it. Growth mindset, baby!
  • B.
    Living freely, where money feels like an ally, not a bully. Mindset went from not enough to we're cool.
  • C.
    Early retirement, living off passive income: money works for me while I am entering my free spirit era.
  • D.
    No more money anxiety: feeling safe and secure. Zero panic when bills roll in.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Wallet Worrier                         anxious attachment style 

  Money stresses you out, it feels more like a source of anxiety than empowerment... It’s okay, babe. Start small, and remember: your bank account doesn’t bite. Your emergency fund will be your new bestie. What can you do? you can spend a little and still stay secure. I was just like you until I rewired my wealth mindset by understanding my relationship with money to become financially at peace. Anxiety comes from the unknown. Work on your limiting beliefs, be clear on your purpose, manifest your income goal, get a plan and educate yourself about money.
• 2.
  The Financial Baddie                        secure attachment style

  Slay! You’ve got a healthy relationship with your coins, balancing fun and responsibility. You trust that money is a tool that supports your goals and gives you freedom, security, and enjoyment. Keep it up, money guru. You’re what everyone else aspires to be. What can you do? Keep nourishing this feeling and keep educating yourself about investing. Knowledge is power! Teach the rest of us how it’s done and set up a passive stream of income for early retirement.
• 3.
  The Free-Spender                    dismissive-avoidant attachment style

  You and money are in a passionate, drama-filled situationship. You want it all now, but deep down, you’re worried it might leave you. You and money need a little relationship counseling (read: budgeting). What can you do? Take a deep breath and chill. Maybe a budget is your new boo? Start by setting small financial goals and tracking your spending. Get comfortable engaging with your finances, and see how organizing your financial life can create more freedom and security.
• 4.
  The Financial Frenemy                  fearful-avoidant attachment style

  Your financial life is a mixed bag of vibes. You have conflicting feelings about money—sometimes you feel like you don’t deserve it, other times you crave financial success but are overwhelmed by it. Set some clear goals to calm the chaos—you’ve got this! What can you do? Address any fear-based beliefs about money and embrace a mindset of worthiness. Begin with manageable steps toward financial planning without overwhelming yourself- like automating savings- and give yourself some grace.