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Do you owe more than you earn?


Poll Started 05 Nov 07:

Do you owe more than you earn?

How much debt do you have compared to your annual income? We’re not talking any mortgage debt here; though if you’ve added other debts onto your mortgage, it's best to count that. Be prepared to be shocked…

How to work it out?

Step 1: Calculate your total debts. Don’t guess, add them up properly; this in itself is an important to-do.

Step 2: Divide the total by your annual income. If you owe £5,000 and earn £20,000 your debts are a quarter of your earnings.


A. I’ve no debt/only mortgage debt.  
 38% (2881 votes)
B. I owe less than a tenth (10%) of my annual income.  
 14% (1041 votes)
C. I owe less than a quarter (25%) of my annual income.  
 12% (878 votes)
D. I owe less than half (50%) of my annual income.  
 9% (719 votes)
E. I owe less than my annual income.  
 9% (656 votes)
F. I owe more than my annual income.  
 9% (693 votes)
G. I owe more than double my annual income.  
 4% (303 votes)
H. I owe more than three times my annual income.  
 2% (170 votes)
I. I owe more than five times my annual income.  
 3% (229 votes)


Total Votes: 7570

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