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Have your beliefs and attitudes about the economy and your prospects changed?

The U.S. financial system is built on our belief that it will work. And a year ago September, that system came crashing down around our ears. And many of us have found our lives changed in some way by the recession.

One of the biggest things that's changed, is our attitudes about money, the economy, and our own prospects for future success. What about you? Have your attitudes and beliefs about the system changed?

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How have your beliefs and assumptions about the how the economy works changed in the past year?

Think back to 2007 and 2008. Who did you trust to guide your understanding of the financial system? What about now -- has who you trust changed? Why?

How have your beliefs and assumptions about what's possible for your own personal financial situation changed in the past year?

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much has the past year set you back financially? (1 would be not at all, 10 would be a lot)

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how optimistic are you about your financial future? (1 would be very pessimistic, 10 would be very optimistic)

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