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How close to the brink are you now?


Poll Started 26 January 2009:

How close to the brink are you?

Three months ago we first did this poll... then recession was on its way. Now it's here. Have things changed?

On a scale of nought to nine, how near the financial edge are you?

Which of these is nearest your situation?

0 No problem. No matter what.  
 6% (811 votes)
1 It’d need to be extreme before we felt it.  
 12% (1719 votes)
2 Mostly fine, even through recession.  
 20% (2909 votes)
3 A few minor tweaks should see us through.  
 13% (1965 votes)
4 We'll ride it out, if we tighten our belts  
 15% (2174 votes)
5 It’ll be tough, but we should survive.  
 15% (2219 votes)
6 It’ll be a real struggle, even if we take all precautions.  
 8% (1218 votes)
7 It’s fifty-fifty if we’ll make it.  
 6% (815 votes)
8 It’s very likely we’ll go under.  
 3% (440 votes)
9 My finances are irreparable (looking at repossession/bankruptcy).  
 3% (416 votes)


Total Votes: 14686

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