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How do your savings compare to your earnings?


Poll Started 04 Dec 2007:

A month ago I ran a poll to see how much debt people had compared to their annual income; the results (view them) were fascinating, so I thought this time I’d run a poll find out how much those who save have.

How to work it out:

Step 1: Add up all your savings. Then if you have any debts (excluding a mortgage) subtract that (though also read the Should I Pay Off My Debts With Savings article).

Step 2: Divide the total by your annual income. E.g. If you’ve saved £5,000 and earn £20,000 your savings are a quarter of your earnings.


A. I’m in debt.  
 23% (829 votes)
B. I’m not in debt, but don’t have any savings.  
 8% (266 votes)
C. My savings are less than a tenth (10%) of my annual income.  
 12% (407 votes)
D. My savings are less than a quarter (25%) of my annual income.  
 12% (433 votes)
E. My savings are less than a half (50%) of my annual income.  
 9% (310 votes)
F. My savings are less than my annual income.  
 9% (334 votes)
G. My savings are more than my annual income.  
 9% (330 votes)
H. My savings are more than double my annual income.  
 5% (183 votes)
I. My savings are more than three times my annual income.  
 4% (136 votes)
J. My savings are more than five times my annual income.  
 4% (139 votes)
K. My savings are more than ten times my annual income.  
 5% (161 votes)


Total Votes: 3528

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