The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing small and large businesses in a
variety of industries.
QUESTION: Where are you currently putting the bulk of your savings?
Stock market: 16%
Mutual funds: 38%
College savings plan: 8%
Retirement plan: 38%
QUESTION: Are you comfortable with the level of personal debt you are currently carrying?
Yes: 91%
No: 9%
QUESTION: If you were to receive an expected windfall – perhaps $50,000 – what would you be most likely to do with it?
Invest it in the stock market: 45%
Put it in a conservative savings account: 10%
Pay down existing debt: 45%
QUESTION: How often do you – either individually or with a spouse – seriously review your personal finances?
Once per week: 19%
Once per month: 9%
Twice per year: 27%
Once per year: 45%
QUESTION: Do you meet regularly with a certified financial planner or some other professional with an expertise in personal finance?
Yes: 36%
No: 64%
