Trident Financial Coaching LLC

"Is Financial Coaching Right for You?" Questionnaire

While many people could benefit from Financial Coaching, it isn’t going to help everyone—if Financial Coaching isn’t right for you, it isn’t right for me either.

To help you determine whether Trident Financial Coaching is a good fit for you, fill out the “Is Trident Financial Coaching Right for You?” questionnaire below! You’re answers will show me how much of your personal finances you understand and how you’re feeling about them.

Do you do any kind of budgeting or tracking of your income and spending?

Do you have an emergency fund either in cash or in a checking/savings account? How many months of necessary expenses could it cover if needed?

Do you carry any of the following debts: credit card (if you are paying fees and/or interest), personal loan, payday loan, "Buy Now, Pay Later" plan (Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, etc.), 401k loan, HELOC, vehicle loan/lease?

If you have an employer that offers matching retirement contributions, (401k, HSA, etc.), do you take advantage of the full match?

Do you contribute the annual maximum to your IRA and/or HSA?

What percentage of your annual gross income are you self-contributing to retirement accounts (only your dollars, not your employer matches)?

From 0 to 10, how did you feel when reading through the prior questions? Could you understand the terminology or were you out of your depth?

From 0 to 10, do you feel confident that you have your finances "under control?"

Do you have financial goals in mind? If so, do you have a concrete plan and timeline to achieve them?

Do you think you would benefit from a financial game plan and/or an accountability partner to check in on your financial progress?