Category Archives: Polls

Reader Poll – How Far Out Are You Planning?

I am not going to start this post with the words “Due to the recent economic downturn…” I am not going to start this post with the words “Due to the recent economic downturn…” I am not going to start this post with the words “Due to the recent economic downturn…” I have already written [...]

Do You Really Care What Other People Think?

Today, I was hauling off some trash in my old pickup truck.  The radio in the truck barely works and will only receive AM stations.  As I was bumping down the dirt road, headed to the landfill, I hit the seek button, and the radio stopped on a talk show, hosted by some dude I’ve [...]

How Much Do You Pay For Television?

Back in January, I purchased a new high definition television.  In order to get high definition channels, I signed up with Dish Network.  Our monthly bill is $92.73.  We live in a very rural area, and there aren’t any stations available via over-the-air antenna.  We also live in area where cable is not available.  So, [...]

Reader Poll Results – 6 Months Worth Of Expenses And The Emergency Fund

A month ago, I asked my readers to share their ideas about emergency funds, how much money it takes to cover 6 months worth of expenses, and the best place to stash emergency fund cash.  I’ve been amazed by the response to the poll.  More than 1000 readers have voted – and almost 50 left [...]