materialism quiz

A 25 question quiz designed to measure your relationship with money and material things. What do you score?

1. Once your basic needs are met, there is very little relationship between money and happiness.
2. I think a lot about my physical appearance and how I look to others.
3. My value as a person isn’t determined by my salary or income.
4. I want to be rich at some point in my life.
5. It's possible to have less than what I have now and still be happier.
6. I treat people equally regardless of their wealth or status.
7. I often like to show off my new purchases (clothes, car, TV, etc.) to others.
8. It would be easier to build relationships in my life if only I had more money.
9. Collecting "new experiences" is more important than collecting "new stuff."
10. I make impulsive purchases and have trouble managing my finances responsibly.
11. I use money in harmony with my values and goals in life.
12. I enjoy spending my time and money helping others (such as charity or volunteer work).
13. I enjoy shopping for new things.
14. I have a difficult time "letting go" of stuff (throwing things out, donating them, etc.)
15. I often engage in "retail therapy" (shopping for new things when I'm feeling down to boost my mood).
16. I get jealous when I see people with cool stuff that I don't have (or can't afford).
17. I rarely stress out about money.
18. I'm aware of advertisements and try to avoid too much exposure to them.
19. I enjoy going to fancy and luxurious places.
20. I like to have the newest version of a product (such as phone, car, or video game system).
21. I often compare my social status to others.
22. I enjoy gambling or making risky investments with my money.
23. There are more important values than money and material things.
24. I'm a light traveler (I don't need much if I'm going on vacation for a week).
25. Money is neither "good" nor "bad" – it's just a tool, and it's up to you how you use it.