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BuzzFeed did a poll on how people spend
« on: December 11, 2014, 08:51:44 PM »
Just came across this VERY casual poll on how the readers of BuzzFeed spend, save, and feel about money. Nothing groundbreaking here, but it'll probably make you feel good about how much you're saving thanks to MMM.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariannarebolini/things-we-learned-about-how-buzzfeed-readers-do-money

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Re: BuzzFeed did a poll on how people spend
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2014, 11:25:08 PM »
Yikes, #24 "Where does most of your disposable income go?"  Only 7% put savings.

Thanks for the link!  I'm assuming the audience for that site is on the younger side, based on poll responses.
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Re: BuzzFeed did a poll on how people spend
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2014, 01:46:33 AM »
Their comments leave a lot to be desired! 52% owe under $10,000 - so "the good news is that most people owe under $10,000". "The poll-takers are a (mostly) independent bunch, with 80% paying all or some of their bills." well, 44% pay all their bills, so MOST have at least some assistance - and only 16% have their SO help!

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Re: BuzzFeed did a poll on how people spend
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2014, 06:09:50 AM »
I can't see how this poll can really be useful to the MMM community.  Most of the people responding to the poll do not seem to even be fully responsible for payments on their own spending.

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Re: BuzzFeed did a poll on how people spend
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2014, 08:08:22 AM »
I definitely sense the poll is mostly a young group. I would find it more interesting if it was re-polled after 10 years but yea not much meat on the bone as far what does it really tell/do for me.  But thanks for sharing!