Find out what's actually holding back your money.
Most people are doing the wrong thing in the wrong order. The free 2-minute Money Map Quiz shows you exactly where you are — and what to do next.
7 questions · 2 minutes · Free forever
How it works
1
Answer 7 Questions
Quick, honest answers about your current money situation. No math required — just pick the option that fits you best.
2
Get Your Stage
The quiz instantly calculates which of Ian's 4 Financial Stages you're in right now, so you know exactly where you stand.
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Get Personalized Next Steps
Your Money Map lands in your inbox with a clear, stage-specific action plan — no generic advice, no fluff.
What you'll learn
- Which of the 4 Financial Stages you're actually in right now
- The #1 financial mistake people at your stage make — and how to avoid it
- Your highest-leverage next move (not a generic list — your specific next move)
- Whether your current strategy is misaligned with your stage — and what to do instead
7 questions · 2 minutes · Free forever
Frequently asked questions
Is this quiz actually free?
Yes — completely free, no credit card required, no hidden upsell at the end of the quiz itself.
You'll get your full Money Map result and personalized next steps delivered to your inbox at no cost.
Ian built this because most people have no idea what financial stage they're in, and that confusion is expensive.
How does the quiz determine my stage?
The 7 questions cover your income, emergency fund, debt, retirement contributions, net worth, and situation complexity.
An algorithm maps your answers to one of 4 Financial Stages (Foundation, Debt, Builder, or Wealth Builder) using
a logic-based scoring model Ian developed from working with hundreds of clients. It's not a personality quiz —
it's a diagnostic based on your actual financial position.
What happens after I submit my email?
Your Money Map result arrives in your inbox within 2 minutes. It includes your stage, a plain-English explanation
of what that means, and 3–5 concrete next steps specific to your situation. After that, you'll receive occasional
emails from Ian with free content relevant to your stage — you can unsubscribe at any time with one click.
I've done quizzes like this before and they were useless. Why is this different?
Most financial quizzes give you a vague "financial personality" label and then pitch you a product.
The Money Map is a diagnostic tool, not a marketing funnel. The result maps to a specific stage with
specific priorities — because the right move at Stage 1 (building a foundation) is the wrong move at Stage 3
(optimizing returns). Generic advice ignores that. This doesn't.
Is my information secure?
Yes. Your answers are transmitted over an encrypted connection and stored securely. Ian uses this data only to
send you your result and relevant educational content. Your information is never sold to third parties.
See the privacy policy for full details.