This month's LinkedIn poll results...

When do you start budget planning?

Before September 1--45%. Sometime between September 1 and October 1--9%. After October 1--18%. Budget? What budget? 27%. 899 looked and eleven answered.

Do you mind being called during a time when you are not at work (by your boss or a colleague) about a work issue?

1,498 took a look and 44 answered. Don't call me--5%. Call me occasionally--36%. Excessive calls not tolerated--2%. I am 24/7 available--57%.

Do you actively manage a personal stock account?

1,132 looked and 24 responded. No--33%. Yes--42%. I am only in funds--4%. I trust others with my wealth--21%.

Until next time...

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