Generation X Finance

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Poll Archive

How much money do you need to have saved up for retirement?

$1 to $3 million (43%, 136 Votes)
$3 to $5 million (20%, 65 Votes)
Between $500,000 and $1 million (19%, 61 Votes)
$5 to $10 million (10%, 33 Votes)
Less than $500,000 (5%, 17 Votes)
More than $10 million (3%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 319

Start Date: November 4, 2009 @ 10:25 AM
End Date: No Expiry

The Dow at 10,000. Where do we go from here?

I have no idea, but I just keep investing anyway. (48%, 29 Votes)
This is just a bear market rally and we'll be heading down again soon. (45%, 27 Votes)
Kiss the recession goodbye. Nowhere to go but up from here. (7%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 60

Start Date: October 22, 2009 @ 1:05 PM
End Date: No Expiry

Is it fair that nearly half of all U.S. households don't pay taxes?

No. Taxes need to be better spread out across all income levels so everyone pays their fair share. (78%, 163 Votes)
Yes. Tax the rich more so the lower and middle class don't have to pay. (18%, 37 Votes)
I'm not complaining because I'm part of the 47% that doesn't pay taxes. (4%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 210

Start Date: October 5, 2009 @ 9:31 AM
End Date: No Expiry

Should the 401(k) contribution limit be reduced next year?

No. The limit is still too low as it is and should not be reduced further. (74%, 86 Votes)
I don't think it makes a difference either way. (17%, 20 Votes)
Yes. The limit is supposed to be tied to inflation, so without inflation it should go down. (9%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 116

Start Date: September 1, 2009 @ 8:35 AM
End Date: No Expiry

Are you thinking about buying or selling a home right now?

Trying to buy a house. (31%, 38 Votes)
Renting, but not looking to buy or sell. (26%, 32 Votes)
Own a home, but not looking to buy or sell. (25%, 31 Votes)
Trying to sell a house. (10%, 13 Votes)
Trying to sell and buy at the same time. (8%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 124

Start Date: August 12, 2009 @ 8:40 AM
End Date: No Expiry