and the results are.......

Looking at our previous polls results, we have found out lots of really interesting stuff from the people that took part such as:

when asked whether you plan to leave any of your inheritance to charity, 82% of you said no, 6% said yes and 12% had not thought about it.
in regards to writing a will, 43% of you said that you have written a will and 57% have not.
if you were going to take a winter holiday, 46% of you would head for some sun and 54% would head for the slopes for some skiing.
when asked whether you have some form of private health insurance there was quite an even split with 33% of you having it offered through you employer, 33% having opened it yourself and 34% of you with no form of private health insurance at all.
on a more festive note, 33% of you said you were dreaming of a white Christmas!

Don't forget to take part in our current polls and let us know what you think!

sun = 46%
ski = 54%

yes - offered through employer = 33%
yes - opened myself = 33%
no = 34%

yes = 43%
no = 57%

yes = 33%
no = 67%

beach and sun = 47%
ski = 0%
cruise = 7%
sightseeing and touring = 20%
camping = 7%
activity = 7%
something relaxing = 13%

yes = 21%
no = 27%
I didn't apply for any = 52%

everyday = 16%
most days = 38%
occasionally = 27%
rarely = 16%
never = 3%

under £1K = 14%
£1K - £2K = 57%
£2K - £3K = 5%
£3K - £5K = 0%
£5K - £7K = 10%
£7K - £9K = 14%
over £9K = 0%

yes = 6%
no = 82%
haven't thought about it = 12%

yes = 56%
no = 34%
what's facebook? = 10%

holiday = 40%
car = 10%
special occasion = 10%
house / deposit = 10%
a specific item = 0%
a rainy day! = 30%
something else = 0%

yes = 49%
no = 30%
not really = 21%

all the time = 38%
when my clothes get too tight! = 12%
for a special occasion = 4%
every now and then = 21%
never! = 25%

entertainment = 27%
eating out = 27%
holidays = 18%
clothes = 18%
hobbies = 5%
something else = 5%

yourself = 39%
your family = 6%
the state = 54%
don't know = 1%

car = 6%
holiday = 13%
pay off debts / mortgage = 36%
donation to charity = 10%
give some to family = 13%
a massive shopping spree = 10%
I would save it all! = 4%
something else = 8%

everyday = 16%
2 - 3 times a week = 48%
once a week = 5%
once or twice a month = 13%
rarely = 5%
never = 13%

deposit for a house = 14%
first car or driving lessons = 10%
university or further education = 56%
a wedding = 10%
something else = 10%

yes - we are having a party to celebrate = 12%
yes - I'll tune in and watch a bit of it = 40%
no - I will be busy doing something else = 18%
no - I don't want to watch it! = 30%

nothing = 14%
less than £5 = 44%
around £5 = 30%
between £6 - £10 = 9%
over £10 = 3%

yes = 41%
no = 37%
occasionally = 22%

it looks great = 56%
I don't like it = 30%
didn't notice it had changed = 14%

yes = 49%
no = 46%
don't know = 5%

less than 10% = 31%
10% - 17% = 33%
17.5% = 15%
18% - 20% = 4%
20% = 11%
more than 20% = 3%
don't know = 3%

summertime = 25%
the Royal Wedding = 16%
a special occasion = 8%
a holiday = 32%
Christmas = 3%
moving house = 0%
something else = 16%

good health = 22%
having time to enjoy life = 6%
financial stability = 0%
great friends and family = 14%
being comfortable with your appearance = 0%
all the above = 47%
something else! = 11%

job website = 15%
word of mouth = 4%
newspapers / magazines = 8%
recruitment agencies = 31%
all of the above = 31%
none of the above = 11%

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and the results are.......

If you could take a winter holiday, would you prefer sun or ski?

Do you have some form of private health insurance?

Have you written a will?

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?

If you could pick your ideal holiday, what would it be?

If you applied for 2012 Olympic tickets, were you successful in getting tickets?

Do you get your 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day?

A recent survey suggested new parents spend £9000 on babies in their first year - if you are a parent how much do you think you spent?

Do you plan to leave any of your inheritance to charity?

Do you use facebook?

What are you saving for at the moment?

Would you be interested in learning more about our charitable and community initiatives?

How often do you diet?

What's the main thing you cut back on when money is tight?

Who do you believe should pay for your funeral?

Imagine you have just won £100k - what's the first thing you would spend your money on?

How often do you exercise?

If you are saving for your children, what are you planning to use the money for?

The Royal Wedding is taking place on Friday 29th April 2011 - will you be watching?

How much weekly pocket money should a 10 year old get?

Do you and your family exercise together?

What do you think of our new website?

Do you think the proposed changes to child benefit are fair?

If you were in charge of the VAT rate what would it be?

What are you most looking forward to this year?

What do you think is the key to happiness?

What is the main source you use when looking for a new job?

your feedback matters