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Savings Center poll
- How has the recession affected your finances?
- My situation is dire.
26% - My pocketbook is feeling a pinch.
42% - I'm doing about the same.
26% - My bottom line has improved.
6%
- My situation is dire.
- Do you think the recession is going to get worse?
- Yes.
59% - No.
25% - I don't know.
16%
- Yes.
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