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During the past twelve months, was your household's monthly income usually lower or higher than expenses?

If your expenses are higher than income, your debt level might increase and there is no room to build up savings for short-term and long-term goals. You might feel anxious and worried about your finances. Try to keep your expenses in balance with your income.

If your expenses are higher than income, your debt level might increase and there is no room to build up savings for short-term and long-term goals. You might feel anxious and worried about your finances. Try to keep your expenses in balance with your income.

It's nice that you can manage to keep your income and expenses in balance, however it might be difficult to save up some money for short-term and long-term goals. Try to keep your expenses lower than your income to become even better in your day-to-day finances!

It's great that your expenses are lower than your income – you're doing a great job managing your day-to-day finances!

It's great that your expenses are lower than your income – you're doing a great job managing your day-to-day finances!

Sorry to hear! To take care of your financial health, you need to keep your expenses lower than your income.

Sorry to hear! It's good to keep track on your spending habits to be able to build up strong finances.

Do you think your household has a sufficient safety net – insurance and legal documents (e.g., home insurance, accident insurance, life insurance, agreements, testament) that would help you deal with financial losses in case of unexpected events?

It's better to keep all your valuable assets protected from unexpected events by insuring them and keeping legal documents in good order.

It's better to keep all your valuable assets protected from unexpected events by insuring them and keeping legal documents in good order.

It's good that you have managed to build some safety net, however it's better to keep all your valuable assets protected from unexpected events by insuring them and keeping legal documents in good order.

It's good that you have managed to build a good safety net, however look over your protection level to feel fully confident and safe about your valuable assets.

Great job!

Sorry to hear! It's good to keep all your valuable assets protected from unexpected events by insuring them and keeping legal documents in good order.

Sorry to hear! It's good to keep all your valuable assets protected from unexpected events by insuring them and keeping legal documents in good order.

Are you confident that your household savings are sufficient to meet your desired standard of living in retirement?

Saving up for retirement is one of the most important tasks you can do while you are still earning money. The state pension might not be enough to maintain the quality of life, so consider building up savings for retirement.

It's good that you already have some savings for your future, however be aware that saving up for retirement is one of the most important tasks you can do while you are still earning money. The state pension might not be enough to maintain the quality of life, so consider building up savings for retirement.

It's good that you already have accumulated some savings for retirement. Keep track of your long-term savings plan and act if needed to improve it.

It's good that you are doing a great job saving for retirement. Keep track on your long-term savings and act if needed to improve it.

Great job!

Sorry to hear! Saving up for retirement is one of the most important tasks you can do while you are still earning money. The state pension might be not enough to maintain the quality of life, so consider building up savings for retirement.

Sorry to hear! Saving up for retirement is one of the most important tasks you can do while you are still earning money. The state pension might be not enough to maintain the quality of life, so consider building up savings for retirement.

What kind of financial safety buffer does your household have (money available for unforeseen events in the short term)?

Safety buffer is like a medical patch that is kept at home medicine cabinet in case of emergency. It is wise to save up the amount equal to at least 3 monthly incomes so you fell more financially secure

Safety buffer is like a medical patch that is kept at home medicine cabinet in case of emergency. It is wise to save up the amount equal to at least 3 monthly incomes so you fell more financially secure

It's good that you already have a certain amount of savings. Safety buffer is like a medical patch that is kept at home medicine cabinet in case of emergency. It is wise to save up the amount equal to at least 3 monthly incomes so you fell more financially secure.

It's good that you have a decent amount of savings! Despite that you have already saved up to the amount equal to 2 monthly incomes, you might want to save up a bit more to feel even more financially secure.

It's good that you have a decent amount of savings! Despite that you have already saved up to the amount equal to 2 monthly incomes, you might want to save up a bit more to feel even more financially secure.

Great job!

Sorry to hear! Safety buffer is like a medical patch that is kept at home medicine cabinet in case of emergency. It is wise to save up the amount equal to at least 3 monthly incomes so you fell more financially secure.

Sorry to hear! Safety buffer is like a medical patch that is kept at home medicine cabinet in case of emergency. It is wise to save up the amount equal to at least 3 monthly incomes so you fell more financially secure.

Thinking about all your household’s current debts, which of the following statements describes how manageable your household debt is?

Debt is neither good or bad - it is all about the use of it and your financial situation while carrying the debt, if you consider having it in the future.

Great! Keep it in the manageable level in the future as well.

To be more financially independent, look for options on how you could reduce the level of debt.

To get more space in your personal finances, look for options on how you could restructure your debt level.

Sorry to hear! It is important to keep an eye on your debt level to keep it manageable.

Sorry to hear! It is important to keep an eye on your debt level to keep it manageable.

The following 5 questions with examples of economic situations will help to evaluate your knowledge.

Suppose you had EUR 100 in your savings account and the interest rate was 2% per year. After 5 years, how much do you think you would have in the account if you left the money to grow?

True. You would earn 2 euros in the first year and even more later as your savings grow.

Not exactly. You would earn 2 euros in the first year and even more later as your savings grow.

Not exactly. You would earn 2 euros in the first year and even more later as your savings grow.

Sorry to hear! You would earn 2 euros in the first year and even more later as your savings grow.

Imagine that the interest rate on your savings account was 1% per year and inflation was 2% per year. After 1 year, how much would you be able to buy with the money in this account?

Not exactly. Inflation means that money loses its value and prices increase. If inflation is 2% but the return of your savings is only 1%, it means than you can buy less than a year before.

Not exactly. Inflation means that money loses its value and prices increase. If inflation is 2% but the return of your savings is only 1%, it means that you can by less than a year before.

True. Inflation means that money loses its value and prices increase. If inflation is 2% but the return of your savings is only 1%, it means that you can by less than a year before.

Sorry to hear! Inflation means that money loses its value and prices increase. If inflation is 2% but the return of your savings is only 1%, it means that you can buy less than a year before.

What happens to bond prices when interest rates rise?

Not exactly. Usually, when interest rates rise, new bonds offer higher returns, so the prices of old bonds fall to bring their yields in line with the new market rate.

True! Usually, when interest rates rise, new bonds offer higher returns, so the prices of old bonds fall to bring their yields in line with the new market rate.

Not exactly. Usually, when interest rates rise, bond prices fall, and the opposite happens if interest rates fall.

Not exactly. Usually, when interest rates rise, bond prices fall, and the opposite happens if interest rates fall.

Sorry to hear! Usually, when interest rates rise, new bonds offer higher returns, so the prices of old bonds fall to bring their yields in line with the new market rate.

Is it true that 15-year mortgage typically requires higher monthly payments than a 30-year mortgage, but the total interest paid over the life of the loan will be less?

True. Mortgage payment consists of paying back the principal amount and interest that is calculated on the credit balance. In case of a longer mortgage term, the credit balance decreases more slowly and you need to pay more interest.

Not exactly. Mortgage payment consists of paying back the principal amount and interest that is calculated on the credit balance. In case of a longer mortgage term, the credit balance decreases more slowly and you need to pay more interest.

Sorry to hear! Mortgage payment consists of paying back the principal amount and interest that is calculated on the credit balance. In case of a longer mortgage term, the credit balance decreases more slowly and you need to pay more interest.

Is it true that investing in stocks of a single company is safer than investing in mutual funds?

Not exactly. Usually, a single company’s stock provides higher risk than a stock mutual fund as the fund consists of various stocks. If one company performs badly, another might do quite well providing more stability to your investment.

True. Usually, a single company’s stock provides higher risk than a stock mutual fund as the fund consists of various stocks. If one company performs badly, another might do quite well providing more stability to your investment.

Sorry to hear! Usually, a single company’s stock provides higher risk than a stock mutual fund as the fund consists of various stocks. If one company performs badly, another might do quite well providing more stability to your investment.

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Financial health index

Thank you for taking this test and caring about your personal finances!

The financial health index of the Lithuanian population is 57 out of 100.

57
Common score
58
Ability
54
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Let’s build a secure and healthy financial future

Our future financial health depends on our financial decisions today. Financial health is as important to our future prosperity as our physical and mental health.

Guide to better personal finance

The first step in managing your daily spending is to create a budget. This will help you understand how much money you have coming in and going out, and where changes need to be made. Keep track of your spending for at least few months to get a better understanding of where your money is going and where you would like it to go.

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Review your budget regularly to make sure you are on track to meet your financial goals. Make adjustments as necessary to ensure that you are living within your means and according to your financial priorities.
Decide what is important to you and what you are willing to cut back on. Divide your expenses into three categories – mandatory, necessary and preferable. Mandatory expenses need to be paid first and are the hardest to save on (monthly bills, mortgage payments, etc.). Necessary – you can’t avoid them, but there’s room for optimization (food, clothing, transport, etc.). Preferable – the easiest to save on (cafés, cinema, takeaways, etc.). Just always remember to make sure – do you really need it? Impulse buying can add up quickly and put a strain on your budget. Try to become aware of your triggers when you are most likely to make an impulse purchase. Time is your best friend – before making a purchase, take some time to think about it. Anticipate and plan for major expenses, such as holidays, birthdays and vacations. Many of the so-called unexpected costs are very much predictable if you plan your finances on annual basis.

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Don't increase your spending just because your income is rising. You do not need to buy newer, more expensive things just because you can afford them. Consider saving at least some of the increase in income since this is money that your budget isn’t used to yet.

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Take care of proper insurance against financial burden that could arise if something unexpected happens to your valuable assets, such as damage to or loss of your home, car.

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Keep your budget safe in case you are unable to work due to accident or illness. Proper life insurance can help you maintain your financial stability during difficult times.

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Instead of worrying about high medical costs, give your health the attention it needs. Health insurance can help cover medical expenses, such as doctor visits, hospital stays and prescription drugs. Some insurance policies like life insurance, health insurance and long-term care insurance may have tax benefits.

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Make sure that your housing costs, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities, and maintenance, are within your budget.

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If you have financial difficulties, consider moving to a smaller place, or moving to a cheaper area. Maintain and repair your property regularly to avoid costly repairs down the road. Take care of proper insulation, quality windows, modern heating and cooling systems.

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Use energy-efficient light bulbs, look for new energy-efficient appliances install a low-flow showerhead, etc. Consider installing solar panels to generate your own electricity and reduce your reliance on the grid.

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By paying the social tax (SSI) you will have the right to get a state’s pension or disability pension. State’s pension will not give you the quality of life you expect, but it will cover just very basic needs. Save up additionally in the 2nd and 3rd pension pillar or use other solution that suits you better.

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Take time to make sure your 2nd and 3rd pension plan suits your needs and expectations by consulting a bank manager and choosing a pension strategy appropriate for your age and possible risk.

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Your contributions under the 3rd pension pillar are tax-free, so take advantage of the tax refund on your contribution.

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Don’t let inflation eat up your own money. It is a guaranteed loss in the value of your capital if you do not invest it at least in small amounts and protect it against inflation.

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Clearly define what you want to achieve financially in long and short term and set specific, measurable and achievable goals. Develop the habit of saving, the amount is of secondary importance. Then gradually increase your savings to meet your short and long-term goals.

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You can enable the card payment round-up feature or set up automatic payments to automatically transfer a portion of your paycheck to a savings account. This can help you save money without even thinking about it. The safety cushion should be worth at least 3-6 monthly salaries.
Decide how much you need, how much you can save and how much you can borrow.

Evaluate your possibilities

The right loan for the right purpose. For example, some loans that cover sustainable choices (electric cars, solar panels etc.) have lower interest rates. Find out if there are any extra charges, for example, for partial or complete repayment of the loan, change of the monthly payment date, etc.
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Life insurance

Late utility payments, reckless guarantees, hasty borrowing – these are just some of the reasons that affect the credit history and therefore the possibility of obtaining a loan and a more favorable interest rate.

Financial health

Managing money is not about how well you can count the money in your wallet or how well you can calculate the amount to pay with the full discount at the checkout. Financial health is defined by certain actions and knowledge:

  • Thinking about daily needs and being able to cover them wisely.
  • Thinking about the future, foreseeing possible expenses over a longer period.
  • Knowing how to avoid poor financial decisions, including protecting your money from fraudsters.

Financial health index in our society

This summary presents the results of a study conducted by Swedbank on the financial health of society in the Baltics, as well as in Sweden, focusing more specifically on the situation in Lithuania in 2025.

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51%

of the population is assessed to have vulnerable or unstable financial health

46%

of the population doubt that their savings will be enough to ensure the desired standard of living in old age

20%

of the population has strong financial health

50%

of the population’s "financial security cushion" is decent

48%

of the population have no credit obligations

17%

of the population's income has been lower than expenses

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