There is definitely a difference between what we WANT and what we NEED to survive…

 

If you suddenly went broke? What couldn’t you live without? A new survey from CareerBuilder.com found out that 78% of employees are living paycheque to paycheque.

 

The interesting part….Employees were asked what they say they CAN’T live without even if they were dirt broke.

 

 

Here’s the top 10:

 

1.  The Internet.  54% of people said they’d never give it up, no matter what.

2.  Your phone, 53%.

3.  Driving and gas, 48%.

4.  Your pets, 37%.

5.  Cable TV, 21%.

6.  Going out to eat, 19%.

7.  Travelling, 17%.

8.  College courses, and other things that further your education, 13%.

9.  Buying gifts for people, 13%.

10.  Alcohol, 11%.

 

 

ALSO….Only 32 percent of people asked, stick to a clearly defined budget and a slight majority (56 percent) save $100 or less a month.

 

 

Original info via The Feed at steveroberts.ca

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