Business
January 14, 2012

Paying off loans: Top priority in 2012

Poll Results

What is your primary financial goal for 2012?

Servicing my debts 25.36%

Save for retirement 12.62%

Buy a car 7.85%

Buy a property 17.13%

Survival — just put food on the table 14.91%

Start a business 14.69%

Other 7.44%

Total Votes: 2662

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