Financial Fellow

Financial Insight for Young Professionals

Polls Archive

The ”How long could your emergency savings last?” poll closed on August 18, 2009.

How long can your emergency fund/short term savings last?

  • I don't have an emergency fund or any short term savings. (25%, 17 Votes)
  • Less than 3 months (23%, 16 Votes)
  • 3 - 6 months (16%, 11 Votes)
  • 7 - 12 months (16%, 11 Votes)
  • 1 - 2 years (10%, 7 Votes)
  • More than 2 years (10%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 69

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The ”Are you carrying a credit card balance?” poll closed on July 14, 2009.

Are you carrying a credit card balance?

  • No, I'm not carrying a credit card balance. (61%, 77 Votes)
  • Yes, but it's a comfortable amount. (14%, 18 Votes)
  • Yes, and it's crushing me. (14%, 18 Votes)
  • Yes, and it's more than I'm comfortable with. (11%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 127

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The ”Do you have an ARM or a fixed mortgage?” poll closed on May 7, 2009.

Do you have a fixed rate mortgage or an ARM?

  • Fixed Rate (43%, 16 Votes)
  • Neither, I own my home outright. (24%, 9 Votes)
  • Neither, I'm renting. (19%, 7 Votes)
  • Adjustable Rate (ARM) (14%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 37

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The ”How are you doing your taxes this year?” poll closed on April 5, 2009.

How are you doing your taxes this year?

  • Tax software (Turbo Tax, Tax Cut, IRS Free File etc...) (45%, 21 Votes)
  • Hiring an accountant (28%, 13 Votes)
  • H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt, or another tax preparation company (13%, 6 Votes)
  • The old fashioned way (pencil and paper) (9%, 4 Votes)
  • A friend or relative is doing them (4%, 2 Votes)
  • Other (2%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 47

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The ”Would you consider getting a second job?” poll closed on February 11, 2009.

Would you consider getting a second job?

  • Maybe, if I found the right situation. (36%, 8 Votes)
  • Only if I really had to. (23%, 5 Votes)
  • Not in a million years. (23%, 5 Votes)
  • Yes. (14%, 3 Votes)
  • I already have a second job. (5%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 22

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The ”What’s your dream purchase?” poll closed on February 11, 2009.

What's your dream purchase?

  • Something else (37%, 13 Votes)
  • Second home (23%, 8 Votes)
  • Vacation of a lifetime (17%, 6 Votes)
  • Complete home remodel (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Luxury automobile (6%, 2 Votes)
  • High end boat (6%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 35

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The ”How much do you tip?” poll closed on February 11, 2009.

How much do you usually tip at a restaurant?

  • 20% (52%, 32 Votes)
  • 15% (34%, 21 Votes)
  • 25% (6%, 4 Votes)
  • Nothing. I don't tip. (3%, 2 Votes)
  • 10% (3%, 2 Votes)
  • Less than 10% (2%, 1 Votes)
  • More than 25% (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 62

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The ”What’s your primary financial resolution for 2009?” poll closed on January 22, 2009.

What's your primary financial resolution for 2009?

  • Pay down or pay off debt (30%, 13 Votes)
  • Make more money (19%, 8 Votes)
  • Build up short term savings (16%, 7 Votes)
  • Spend less money (14%, 6 Votes)
  • Build up retirement savings (14%, 6 Votes)
  • I'm not making any financial resolutions. (7%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 43

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The ”Are you worried about losing your job?” poll Closed on December 6, 2008.

Given the tough economy, are you worried about losing your job?

  • Not at all. (34%, 20 Votes)
  • I'm a little nervous. (32%, 19 Votes)
  • I'm very concerned. (24%, 14 Votes)
  • I've already been let go. (10%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 59

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The Border’s poll Closed on December 6, 2008.

Is it wrong to treat Borders like a library?

  • Yes. (75%, 42 Votes)
  • No. (18%, 10 Votes)
  • I'm not sure. (7%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 56

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The Stock Market poll closed on November 22, 2008.

Have we hit the bottom of the market?

  • No. (65%, 22 Votes)
  • Yes. (18%, 6 Votes)
  • I don't know. (18%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 34

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