2026 Q14 In general, most people will go through the same stages of the financial lifecycle.
Identify a need, a want and a source of income for an individual at the Independence Stage (late teens – late 20s) by completing the table below. Need:
Want: Source of Income:
Accommodation / somewhere to live A first car Wage
Be specific when giving a need or want. ‘Car’ may not score marks as a want, as it could appear in different stages. Writing “their first car” helps show it as more relevant to that stage of the lifecycle.
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Q4 (i) Identify a need, a want and a source of income for a person at the Development Stage (age 30–44) by completing the table below.
Need: Want: Source of income:
Q4 (ii) Identify a need, a want and a source of income for an individual at the Retirement Stage (age 66+) by completing the table below.
Need: Want: Source of income:
Q4 (iii) Identify a need, a want and a source of income for a person at the Dependent Stage (age 0-18) by completing the table below.