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The Singularly Confident Figures 1 6
1. Figure 1: The Singularly Confident do their homework Base: 1,171 respondents Multiple responses accepted Source: Aug. 24, 2007 survey posted on www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com “ I keep up with financial topics through the following mediums” 81% 76% 59% 46% 38% 43% 35% 33% 32% 28% 22% 16% 20% 14% 9% 7% 4% 5% The Singularly Confident All other respondents Mean number of categories selected 3.3 3.0
2. Figure 2: The Singularly Confident have retirement planning under control Base: 1,171 respondents Multiple responses accepted Source: Aug. 24, 2007 survey posted on www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com “ What are your financial priorities?” 83% 73% 40% 40% 38% 36% 22% 19% 20% 26% 20% 22% 17% 23% 14% 16% 11% 11% The Singularly Confident All other respondents Confident with current level of retirement planning* 66% 39% *Responses of “Very True” and “True” to Q17: ” I feel confident in my current level of retirement planning”
3. Figure 3: The Singularly Confident will count on 401Ks and investments when they retire Base: 1,171 respondents Multiple responses accepted Source: Aug. 24, 2007 survey posted on www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com “ I am relying on the following for my retirement:” 82% 75% 73% 52% 32% 41% 23% 26% 20% 14% 17% 12% 16% 13% 2% 4% The Singularly Confident All other respondents
4. Figure 4: The Singularly Confident push to earn more Base: 1,158 respondents Source: Aug. 24, 2007 survey posted on www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com “ I negotiate my salary.” The Singularly Confident All other respondents Sometimes Never Always
5. Figure 5: The Singularly Confident are less likely to have car loans and consumer debt Base: 1,171 respondents Multiple responses accepted Source: Aug. 24, 2007 survey posted on www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com “ I have the following types of debt:” 39% 30% 39% 42% 25% 30% 24% 30% 23% 27% 4% 9% 4% 7% The Singularly Confident All other respondents
6. Figure 6: The Singularly Confident are more interested in investment topics Base: 1,171 respondents Multiple responses accepted Source: Aug. 24, 2007 survey posted on www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com “ I prefer the following personal finance topics:” 85% 74% 70% 74% 57% 59% 51% 45% 47% 56% 43% 45% 25% 20% 22% 19% 11% 16% The Singularly Confident All other respondents