Poll Archive

What is most important to you when choosing a financial institution?

  • Free Checking Account (43%, 129 Votes)
  • Great service (34%, 102 Votes)
  • Convenient branch locations (12%, 36 Votes)
  • Low loan rates (7%, 21 Votes)
  • Convenient ATM Locations (4%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 298

Start Date: January 27, 2012 @ 1:15 pm
End Date: No Expiry

If I had an extra $250 I’d:

  • Pay down some debt (55%, 494 Votes)
  • Put it into my Savings account (29%, 259 Votes)
  • Double check to make sure I had the right wallet (11%, 100 Votes)
  • Go shopping (3%, 31 Votes)
  • Open a College Saving plan (2%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 895

Start Date: January 6, 2012 @ 11:48 am
End Date: No Expiry

For the 2011 Holiday season, are you planning to spend:

  • Less this year than last year (47%, 199 Votes)
  • About the same amount (34%, 146 Votes)
  • More this year than last year (16%, 67 Votes)
  • I am looking to volunteer my time instead of spending money (3%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 425

Start Date: December 12, 2011 @ 2:54 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What is the biggest technological breakthrough in banking:

  • Online Banking/Bill Pay – pay bills / move money via PC (44%, 221 Votes)
  • Debit Cards – purchase taken directly from checking account (24%, 120 Votes)
  • Mobile Banking – pay bills / move money via smart phone (18%, 90 Votes)
  • ATMs – get cash whenever you want (9%, 45 Votes)
  • Credit Cards – buy now, pay later (5%, 25 Votes)

Total Voters: 501

Start Date: November 18, 2011 @ 6:03 pm
End Date: No Expiry

How long do you think Mortgage rates will stay near record lows:

  • Through 2012 (37%, 184 Votes)
  • Not much longer (34%, 170 Votes)
  • Through 2013 (18%, 91 Votes)
  • Rates will go even lower than now (11%, 55 Votes)

Total Voters: 500

Start Date: October 31, 2011 @ 10:45 am
End Date: No Expiry