Do you feel we're in a recession?

  • Yes. (58%, 93 Votes)
  • No. (28%, 45 Votes)
  • Maybe so. (14%, 23 Votes)

Total Voters: 161

Start Date: March 20, 2008 @ 9:43 am
End Date: No Expiry

How do you prepare your taxes?

  • Tax software (online via website) (38%, 59 Votes)
  • Tax software (downloaded or on CD) (26%, 41 Votes)
  • An accountant, CPA, etc. (24%, 37 Votes)
  • By hand. (8%, 13 Votes)
  • Through a tax prepreation company (H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt, etc.) (4%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 155

Start Date: March 13, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
End Date: No Expiry

With gas prices on the rise, how much is it affecting you?

  • A little bit. I can feel the difference in my budget. (55%, 127 Votes)
  • Not at all. I rely on public transportation or don't drive much. (19%, 44 Votes)
  • A lot. I've had to make some changes to my spending in order to keep up. (18%, 43 Votes)
  • Dramatically. I've had to make major changes to my lifestyle in order to cope and not go broke. (8%, 19 Votes)

Total Voters: 233

Start Date: March 4, 2008 @ 10:57 am
End Date: No Expiry

Have you filed your taxes yet?

  • No (50%, 98 Votes)
  • Yes (47%, 92 Votes)
  • I don't know (3%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 195

Start Date: February 14, 2008 @ 11:41 am
End Date: No Expiry

With significant interest rate cuts recently, what are your plans for your emergency funds or other savings?

  • Just try to find the highest rate possible. (41%, 84 Votes)
  • Certificates of deposit look good. (18%, 37 Votes)
  • Other (please explain). (12%, 24 Votes)
  • Looking to save move money to offset the lower rates. (10%, 21 Votes)
  • Considering bonds. (10%, 21 Votes)
  • Focus on moving more money into equities. (9%, 16 Votes)

Total Voters: 203

Start Date: January 31, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
End Date: No Expiry