Uncovering Opportunity in a Crisis
"In a crisis, be aware of the danger-but recognize the opportunity."
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What's your biggest fear related to the economic crisis?
>loss of job
lower wages
less credit
loss of wealth
economic depression
emotional depression
increase in national debt
higher crime rate
loss of retirement funds
not being able to pay medical expenses
not being able to afford school
other
If 'other' above, please specify.
How confident are you that President Barack Obama will improve the economy?
| not very | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | very |
For your own personal and family's financial well being, what have you done or will you do to weather this tough economic period? Choose all that apply.
>conserve (e.g., lights, gasoline, food, holiday shopping, etc.)
use coupons and/or find sales
move to safer financial instruments like Certificates of Deposit
use credit card(s)
obtain personal loan
obtain equity loan
drawdown savings
>get a job or additional job
refinance mortgage
give less to charity
>tax avoidance
downsize home
use credit counseling
delay routine medical/dental care
delay household and automobile maintenance
move to a financial institution with lower rates and fees
nothing
other
If 'other' above, please specify.
How often do you talk about the financial crisis with family, relatives, friends, co-workers, etc.?
>never
once a day
more than once a day
every other day
once a week
every other week
Given the current financial and economic climate, what would you recommend to a teenager who was about to join his/her first financial institution?
Save money for his / her future.
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