Are You Protected?
Most people discover they were financially exposed only after the crisis hits. This private intake assessment reveals exactly where your money is unprotected — and what to do about it.
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Section 1 — Identity
Question 1 of 18
Let’s start your intake record.
This information creates your private client file. Your results and protection plan will be tied to this record and reviewed by your Protection Advisor.
People who complete a structured financial intake are 3× more likely to take protective action within 30 days. This assessment is step one.
Section 2 — Household
Question 2 of 18
What is your current relationship status?
Household structure directly affects financial risk. Two-income households can survive a job loss. Single-income households often cannot.
Single-income households are 4× more likely to face financial collapse after an unexpected event. Knowing your structure is step one.
Section 2 — Household
Question 3 of 18
How are finances handled in your household?
Couples with separate finances are often blindsided when something goes wrong — because neither person has the full picture.
41% of divorces cite financial disagreements as a primary cause. Shared financial awareness protects your relationship and your money.
Section 3 — Income
Question 4 of 18
What is your approximate monthly household income?
Income level doesn't determine financial security. People earning $20K/month can be just as exposed as someone earning $2K — if their money isn't protected.
Section 3 — Income
Question 5 of 18
What best describes your income right now?
Variable and business incomes feel powerful when things are good — but they create invisible risk gaps that most people don't discover until it's too late.
Self-employed and variable-income earners are 2.5× more likely to have no financial protection plan. Your income type determines which gaps to close first.
Section 4 — Stability
Question 6 of 18
If you missed one paycheck or month of income — what would happen?
This is the single most honest test of financial protection. Most people overestimate their cushion until they actually need it.
The average American is just 27 days away from financial distress after losing income. 27 days. That's less than one month of missed paychecks.
Section 4 — Stability
Question 7 of 18
How do your bills usually feel month to month?
Financial stress isn't just emotional — it physically affects your health. Chronic money stress raises cortisol levels and has been linked to heart disease, depression, and shorter lifespan.
72% of Americans report that money is a significant source of stress. But stress about bills is a symptom — not the cause. The cause is a gap in protection.
Section 4 — Stability
Question 8 of 18
When something unexpected happens financially, what do you touch first?
This reveals your financial hierarchy. The order in which you use money in a crisis tells you everything about whether you're building wealth or dismantling it.
Every time you touch long-term money to fix a short-term problem, you lose more than the withdrawal — you lose compound growth worth 3–5× the original amount over 20 years.
Section 4 — Stability
Question 9 of 18
Have you ever used long-term money to solve a short-term problem?
This is one of the most common — and most damaging — financial patterns. It feels like a solution in the moment, but it quietly destroys your future security.
A $10,000 early 401K withdrawal can cost you $86,000 in lost retirement wealth by age 65, after penalties and lost compound growth. The short-term fix becomes a long-term wound.
Section 4 — Stability
Question 10 of 18
When money feels tight, what do you usually do first?
Your first instinct under financial pressure reveals your "money personality." There's no shame in any answer — but understanding it is the first step to changing it.
Section 4 — Stability
Question 11 of 18
In one sentence, what feels most stressful or unclear about your money right now?
Naming the stress is powerful. People who can articulate their financial fear are statistically more likely to resolve it. This is your safe space — write it out.
Section 5 — Protection
Question 12 of 18
Do you currently have money set aside only for emergencies?
An emergency fund is the foundation of every protection plan. Without it, any unexpected event — job loss, car repair, medical bill — becomes a financial crisis instead of an inconvenience.
Financial experts universally agree: you need 3–6 months of living expenses saved before investing a single dollar. Most people skip this step. That is the #1 gap we find.
Section 5 — Protection
Question 13 of 18
Do you have money you consider long-term that you won't touch?
Long-term money grows quietly in the background. If you start $200/month at age 30, it becomes over $250,000 by retirement. If you wait until 40, that same investment produces only $118,000.
The cost of waiting 10 years to start a protection and savings plan is over $130,000 in lost wealth for the average household. Time is the most expensive thing you can waste.
Section 5 — Protection
Question 14 of 18
If your long-term money dropped in value, could you leave it alone?
Emotional reactions to market drops cause more financial damage than the drops themselves. Selling during a downturn locks in your loss permanently.
Investors who panicked and sold during the 2020 market drop missed a 100% recovery in 5 months. Patience is a protection strategy.
Section 6 — Mindset
Question 15 of 18
Right now, what matters more to you?
Neither answer is wrong. But if you're building on an unstable foundation, growing money faster only increases your risk. Stability first, growth second — always.
Section 6 — Mindset
Question 16 of 18
Which sounds more like how you handle money?
Fast financial decisions made under pressure are responsible for the majority of long-term wealth destruction. Slow and consistent always wins.
Section 6 — Mindset
Question 17 of 18
What made you decide to do this assessment today?
Whatever brought you here — it was the right call. The people who act early protect 4× more of their wealth than those who wait for a crisis to force their hand.
Section 6 — Mindset
Question 18 of 18
Is there anything else about your financial situation that feels stressful or unresolved?
Optional — but the most important information often lives here. What you've been afraid to say out loud is usually what we can help with most.
Analyzing your responses…
Financial Protection Assessment — Results
Your Survival Score
Calculating...
Risk Profile — Where You Are Right Now
Your Assessment Responses
It’s time to build your protection plan.
A member of the Eternal team will review your score and reach out within 24 hours to walk you through your personalized protection strategy.
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