Poll Archive
With interest rates dropping on savings accounts and CDs, what are you doing with cash?
- Left my money where it is since I don't feel like chasing rates. (42%, 83 Votes)
- Still in savings, but I switched banks for a better rate. (18%, 35 Votes)
- I've started to focus on investing more money in stocks or bonds instead of keeping as much in cash. (16%, 32 Votes)
- I've put more money in CDs to try and lock in a better rate for a while. (14%, 28 Votes)
- It's all going under the mattress! (10%, 21 Votes)
Total Voters: 199
Start Date: March 4, 2009 @ 10:28 AM
End Date: No Expiry
Have you pulled out of stocks?
- I haven't changed a thing. (47%, 97 Votes)
- I've done the opposite and am putting even more in stocks. (35%, 71 Votes)
- I've reallocated so I have less in stocks, but not out completely. (11%, 22 Votes)
- I'm completely out of stocks now. (7%, 15 Votes)
Total Voters: 205
Start Date: February 26, 2009 @ 10:06 AM
End Date: No Expiry
Have you had trouble getting approved for credit or a loan recently?
- I haven't recently applied for any type of credit or loan. (38%, 40 Votes)
- I have good credit and have been approved. (36%, 38 Votes)
- I have good credit and have been turned down. (17%, 18 Votes)
- I have less than perfect credit and have been approved. (7%, 7 Votes)
- I have less than perfect credit and have been turned down. (2%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 105
Start Date: February 18, 2009 @ 9:52 AM
End Date: No Expiry
Have you looked at your taxes yet? If so, are you getting a refund or do you owe?
- Refund for me. (55%, 99 Votes)
- I owe money. (26%, 47 Votes)
- Looks like I basically broke even. (11%, 19 Votes)
- I haven't even started to think about taxes yet. (8%, 14 Votes)
Total Voters: 179
Start Date: February 5, 2009 @ 9:14 AM
End Date: No Expiry
With gas prices down significantly since last summer, have your driving habits changed?
- Not at all. I still drive as little as possible. (55%, 50 Votes)
- Somewhat. I'm not making as many sacrifices, but I'm still aware of how much I drive. (31%, 28 Votes)
- Certainly. I'm driving more than I was six months ago for sure. (8%, 7 Votes)
- I only use mass-transit or ride a bike, so it makes no difference to me. (6%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 91
Start Date: January 29, 2009 @ 10:58 AM
End Date: No Expiry
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