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ALLSTATE NATIONAL JOURNAL HEARTLAND MONITOR NATIONAL SURVEY Conducted by FD

National Sample of 1200 Adults Age 18+ (Margin of Error = +/ 2.8% in 95 out of 100 cases)

April 8-14, 2009 Hello, my name is ______. I’m calling from FD, a national research firm. This is not a sales call and I won’t ask you for a contribution or donation. We’re talking with people like yourself today about some important economic issues in your area, and would like to ask you a series of questions on a confidential basis. A. Gender

Gender Total Female 51% Male 49%

B. REGION

Region Total Deep South 20% Upper Midwest 18% Pacific 16% Midatlantic 13% Northeast 10% Outer South 9% Great Plains 7% Mountain 7%


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C. In what year were you born?

Age Total 18-29 18% 30-44 25% 45-54 20% 55-64 19% 65+ 17% Refused 1%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 1. And, to start with, do you feel that THE COUNTRY, in general, is headed in the right direction, or

do you think things are seriously off on the wrong track?

Direction of Country Total Right direction 47% Wrong track 42% Neither 2% Don’t Know / Refused 9%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 2. And, to start with, do you feel that THE ECONOMY, generally, is headed in the right direction, or

do you think things are seriously off on the wrong track?

Direction of Economy Total Wrong track 55% Right direction 30% Neither 5% Don’t Know / Refused 10%


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3. And, overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as

president? Do you approve/disapprove strongly or somewhat?

Obama Approval/ Disapproval Total Strongly approve 38% Somewhat approve 23% TOTAL APPROVE 61% Somewhat disapprove 8% Strongly disapprove 20% TOTAL DISAPPROVE 28% Don’t Know / Refused 11%

4. As you know, economists generally agree that the U.S. economy is in a recession. I would like to

read you two different opinions about the U.S. economy when it recovers from the recession. Which ONE of these statements comes closer to your OWN opinion? (ROTATED)

Economic Recovery from Recession Total When the U.S. economy recovers, the way the economy looks and works will be very different from what it was before the recession.

69%

When the U.S. economy recovers, things will be more or less be the same as they were before the recession.

27%

Don’t Know / Refused 5% 5. And, who do trust more to develop solutions to the country’s economic challenges…(ROTATED)

President Obama OR Republicans in Congress?

Trust to Develop Solutions Total President Obama 55% Republicans in Congress 26% Both 3% Neither 12% Don’t Know / Refused 5%


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6. And, do you think that the best ideas and solutions to help improve the personal financial situation of people like you are more likely to come from… (ROTATED)

Where Best Ideas Come From… Total Products and services from corporate leaders and businesses 40% Programs and policies from national political leaders and government 40%

Both 4% Neither 8% Don’t Know / Refused 8%

Now I would like to ask you some questions about your views on your own financial situation generally… 7. First, overall, how would you rate your own personal financial situation? Would you say you are in

excellent shape, good shape, only fair shape or poor shape financially?

Personal Financial Situation Total Excellent 6% Good 36% Fair 37% Poor 19% Don’t Know / Refused 1%


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(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 8. I would like to read you a list of some areas of people’s personal financial situation they are

concerned or worried about. As you think about the next six months, please tell me which one concerns you MOST… (RANDOMIZED)

Areas of Personal Financial Concern Total Paying for health care for you or your family 17% You or someone in your household losing their job 17% Saving for or paying for retirement 13% The cost of gas and home utilities 13% Paying for education for you or your family 13% Paying monthly mortgage or rent 10% The value of your home 7% Credit card debt 5% Don’t Know / Refused 5%


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(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/-4.0%) 9. And, over the past six months, what specific steps, if any, have you taken to make sure you can more

easily pay living expenses? (RESPONSES VOLUNTEERED, MULTIPLE ACCEPTED)

Specific Steps Taken Total Cut back on wasteful spending 34% Live within my budget 22% Working more 5% Began savings 5% More conservative/ energy efficient 4% Cancelled or postponed a major purchase 3% Sold off some investments 3% Stopped using a credit card 3% Started looking for a second job 3% Used your car less to save on gas 3% Starting shopping more at discount stores 3% Consolidated/ paid off bills 3% Sold a house or property 2% Kept my job 2% Started receiving government assistance 2% Withdrew a significant amount of money from savings 1% Withdrew a significant amount of money from a retirement account 1%

Sold some personal belongings to make extra money 1% Cancelled a subscription or membership 1% Continued education 1% Financial consultation 1% Refinancing major holdings 1% Smarter investment strategies 1% Stopped contributing to 401K 0% Moved to a better region 0% Other 1% Refused 2% None/Nothing 28% Don’t Know 2%


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10. Do you or your spouse own any of the following…(RANDOMIZED)

Ownership Yes No DK/REF Health Insurance 81% 18% 1% Home 68% 32% * Homeowners insurance 68% 31% 1% Life Insurance 68% 31% 1% 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh Account or other retirement account

62%

37% 1%

Pension plan 42% 56% 2% Disability Insurance 40% 57% 3%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/-4.0%) 11. And, compared to your parents when they were your age, do you believe that today’s economy

presents you with… (ROTATED)

Opportunities the Economy Presents Total More opportunities to improve your standard of living 42% Fewer opportunities to improve your standard of living 29% The same amount of opportunities 25% Don’t Know / Refused 4%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/-4.0%) 12. And, compared to your parents when they were your age, do you believe that today’s economy

presents you with… (ROTATED)

Risks the Economy Presents Total More risks that endanger your standard of living 64% Fewer risks that endanger your standard of living 11% The same amount of risks 22% Don’t Know / Refused 3%


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13. And, in general, do you believe your own financial well-being depends more on… (ROTATED)

Financial Well-Being Total Your own actions, like working hard, doing a good job, leading a healthy life and saving and investing carefully… 57%

Events mostly out of your control, like what happens in the economy, decisions by your employer, an unexpected illness, and what happens in the stock market?

37%

Don’t Know / Refused 7%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 14. How would you rate how YOU are doing at managing the economic and financial opportunities and

risks you face? Would you say you are doing an excellent job, a good job, only a fair job or a poor job?

YOUR Management of Economic and Financial Opportunities/Risks Total

Excellent 11% Good 45% Fair 38% Poor 5% Don’t Know / Refused 2%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/-4.0%) 15. How would you rate how MOST AMERICANS are doing at managing the economic and financial

opportunities and risks they face? Would you say they are doing an excellent job, a good job, only a fair job or a poor job?

MOST AMERICANS Management of Economic and Financial Opportunities/Risks Total

Excellent 1% Good 11% Fair 54% Poor 30% Don’t Know / Refused 5%


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Risk & Retirement Now I’d like to ask you some questions about your views on retirement, specifically… In general, do you believe planning for and managing a secure retirement for yourself depends more

on… (ROTATED)

Secure Retirement Total Your own actions, like working hard, doing a good job and saving and investing carefully… 69%

Events mostly out of your control, like what happens to the stock market? 25%

Don’t Know / Refused 6% 16. In the last six months, have you postponed the date you had planned to retire to a later date?

Postponed Retirement Date Total Yes 18% No 78% Don’t Know / Refused 4%

17. And, has the recession and recent performance in the stock market changed how you plan to pay

living expenses after you retire?

Changed Plan to Pay Living Expenses After Retirement Total Yes 38% No 58% Don’t Know / Refused 4%


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18. I would like to read you a list of some ways people plan to help pay living expenses in retirement.

After I read each one, please tell me if you expect that this will be a MAJOR source of income for you in retirement. (RANDOMIZED)

Major Source of Income in Retirement Yes No DK/REF Social Security 65% 33% 2% 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh Account or other retirement account

63% 35% 2%

Regular savings account or CDs, certificate of deposit 61% 38% 1% Working part-time 52% 46% 2% Pension plan through a current or former employer 50% 48% 3% Individual stocks or stock martket mutual funds 38% 62% 1% Using the equity you have in your home 34% 64% 2% Annuities or insurance plans 32% 65% 3% Inheritance 19% 80% 1% Rental income 19% 79% 2%


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(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 19. In general, which ONE of the following do you think would be the most effective in ensuring MOST

AMERICANS are financially secure in retirement? (RANDOMIZED)

Ensuring MOST AMERICANS are Financially Secure in Retirement Total Personally save more and make better investment decisions 48% An expanded government retirement program beyond Social Security that would create and contribute to government-managed pensions for low-income and middle-income Americans, even if it meants increasing your taxes

22%

More products offered by investment and insurance companies that provide a lower, but guaranteed, rate of return 12%

More government regulation of the investments people make, and the products investment companies can offer for retirement 10%

Don’t Know / Refused 9% (ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 20. Which ONE of the following do you think would be the most effective in ensuring YOU are

financially secure in retirement? (RANDOMIZED)

Ensuring YOU are Financially Secure in Retirement Total Personally save more and make better investment decisions 51% An expanded government retirement program beyond Social Security that would create and contribute to government-managed pensions for low-income and middle-income Americans, even if it meants increasing your taxes

18%

More products offered by investment and insurance companies that provide a lower, but guaranteed, rate of return 13%

More government regulation of the investments you make, and the products investment companies can offer for retirement 10%



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21. As you know, the primary way many Americans plan for retirement is to personally invest in stocks

and bonds through their 401 (k) accounts. I want to read you two opinions on this subject and see which one comes CLOSER to your own…(ROTATED)

Primary Way to Plan for Retirement Total (Some / Other) people say that people are still better off relying on their own investments, such as 401(k)s rather than depending on pension programs from employers or government.

48%

(Some / Other) people say that, given the recent ups and downs in the economy and stock market, it is too risky for people to rely primarily on the success of their personal investments to pay for their retirement.

42%



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Risk & Health Care Now I’d like to ask you some questions about your views on health care… 22. First, over the past six months, what steps, if any, have you taken to reduce your health care costs?

(RESPONSES VOLUNTEERED, MULTIPLE ACCEPTED)

Steps Taken to Reduce Health Care Costs Over Past Six Months Total Taking better care of myself 13% Made better/ healthier choices in what you eat and drink 9% Started an exercise program 9% Put off or postponed getting health care you need 7% Use my current insurance 6% Purchased another insurance plan 3% Preventive exams 3% Spouse and I have policies through our job 3% Do not have health care 3% Purchased generic medicines 2% Shopped around for cheaper insurance 2% Skipped a recommended medical test or treatment 1% Relied on home remedies or over the counter drugs instead of seeing a doctor 1%

Used Alternative medicine / treatment options 1% Insured through military 1% Mail order prescriptions 1% Changed up my policy / less coverage 1% Stopped smoking 1% Lost/losing weight 1% Making adjustments to other non-medical expenses 1% Other 1% None 51% Don’t Know / Refused 2%


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23. And, how confident are you that you could maintain your current standard of living if you or

someone in your family suffered a major illness or accident? (ROTATED)

Confidence in Maintaining Current Standard of Living Total Very Confident 20% Somewhat Confident 41% TOTAL CONFIDENT 60% Not too Confident 20% Not At All Confident 18% TOTAL NOT CONFIDENT 37% Don’t Know / Refused 3%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/-4.0%) 24. And, which ONE of the following do you think would be most effective in ensuring YOU are able to

afford the cost of health care… (RANDOMIZED)

Ensuring YOU are Able to Afford the Cost of Health Care Total Changes in lifestyle like eating better and exercising more 37% Government creating a health insurance plan – sometimes described as “Medicare for all” – that you could buy into, even if that means that seeing the doctor you want may not always be possible or convenient

26%

Government imposing more regulations on what kind of policies insurance companies sell and how much they charge 18%

Different kinds of policies offered by health insurance companies and employers that cost less but give you fewer treatment options

13%



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(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 25. Which ONE of the following do you think would be most effective in ensuring MOST AMERICANS

are able to afford the cost of health care… (RANDOMIZED)

Ensuring MOST AMERICANS are Able to Afford the Cost of Health Care Total Changes in lifestyle like eating better and exercising more 36% Government creating a health insurance plan – sometimes described as “Medicare for all” – that people could buy into, even if that means that seeing the doctor they want may not always be possible or convenient

23%

Government imposing more regulations on what kind of policies insurance companies sell and how much they charge 19%

Different kinds of policies offered by health insurance companies and employers that cost less but give people fewer treatment options 16%


(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 26. Do you think you and your family would be (ROTATED) (better off) or (worse off) if the president

and Congress passed health care reform, or don’t you think it would make much difference?

Would YOU Be Better Off if Congress Passed Health Care Reform Total Better off 42% Worse off 19% Doesn’t make much of a difference 30% Don’t Know / Refused 10%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/-4.0%) 27. Do you think the country would be (ROTATED) (better off) or (worse off) if the president and

Congress passed health care reform, or don’t you think it would make much difference?

Would the COUNTRY Be Better Off if Congress Passed Health Care Reform Total Better off 45% Worse off 20% Doesn’t make much of a difference 23% Don’t Know / Refused 12%


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Risk & Personal Assets Now I’d like to ask you some questions about your views on building and protecting personal assets…

28. In your opinion, what is the best way to accumulate AND PROTECT financial assets for the long-

term? (RANDOMIZED)

Best Way to Accumulate AND PROTECT Financial Assets Total Putting money into a 401(k) or other retirement program 25% Buying a house 25% Saving in a bank 24% Buying stocks or bonds 10% Purchasing life insurance 7% Don’t Know / Refused 9%

29. How confident are that you have enough financial assets, such as savings accounts, stocks, and the

value of your home-to provide a reasonable cushion of security for yourself and your family if you were to experience a job loss or significant decrease in your income (ROTATED)

Confidence in Financial Assets Total Very Confident 17% Somewhat Confident 42% TOTAL CONFIDENT 59% Not too Confident 21% Not At All Confident 17% TOTAL NOT CONFIDENT 38% Don’t Know / Refused 3%

30. Would you advise a member of your family or a close personal friend just starting out to buy a home

in order to build long-term assets or do you think owning a home is too risky of an investment?

Advise Family/Friends to Buy Home to Build Assets Total Yes, would advise 74% No, too risky 22% Don’t Know / Refused 4%


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(ASKED OF N=811 HOMEOWNERS) (MARGIN OF ERROR = +/-3.4%) 31. How well would you say you understand terms and conditions of your mortgage? (ROTATED)

Understand Terms and Conditions of Mortgage Total Very Well 54% Somewhat Well 25% TOTAL WELL 79% Not Too Well 4% Not At All Well 3% TOTAL NOT WELL 7% Don’t Know / Refused 14%

(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/-4.0%) 32. Which ONE of the following do you think would be most effective in ensuring most Americans are

able to build assets? (RANDOMIZED)

Ensuring Most Americans are Able to Build Assets Total Personal actions like saving more and making better investment decisions, such as when to buy stocks and purchasing a home 44%

More products offered by banks and investment companies that provide greater financial certainty, like fixed-rate mortgages and savings accounts that pay a fixed, but lower, rate of return

18%

Government expanding programs to help make down payments on buying a home and give tax credits for middle income people who save for retirement, even if it means raising your taxes.

18%

More government regulation of the products that banks and investment companies offer, such as limits on adjustable rate mortgages and increased disclosure requirements from financial institutions

14%



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(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 33. Which ONE of the following do you think would be most effective in ensuring YOU are able to build

assets for you and your family? (RANDOMIZED)

Ensuring YOU are Able to Build Assets Total Personal actions like saving more and making better investment decisions, such as when to buy stocks and purchasing a home 43%

More products offered by banks and investment companies that provide greater financial certainty, like fixed-rate mortgages and savings accounts that pay a fixed, but lower, rate of return

21%

More government regulation of the products that banks and investment companies offer, such as limits on adjustable rate mortgages and increased disclosure requirements from financial institutions

16%

Government expanding programs to help make down payments on buying a home and give tax credits for middle income people who save for retirement, even if it means raising your taxes

15%

Don’t Know / Refused 6% Risk & Income Volatility Now I’d like to ask you some questions about your views on maintaining your income… 34. In the last five years, have you experienced any extended period of 30 days or more in which you lost

your job or suffered a significant decline in your own income?

Job Loss / Decline in Income Total Yes 37% No 62% Don’t Know / Refused 2%


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35. And, how confident are you that in the next five years your income will remain steady and you will

not lose your job or suffer a significant decline in income at any point? (ROTATED)

Confidence in Income Stability Over Next 5 Years Total Very Confident 31% Somewhat Confident 41% TOTAL CONFIDENT 72% Not too Confident 12% Not At All Confident 13% TOTAL NOT CONFIDENT 25% Don’t Know / Refused 4%

36. And, which ONE do you believe is most likely to provide you a reliable income? (RANDOMIZED)

Provide Reliable Income Total Working for a large corporation 34% Owning your own business 29% Working for a small business 17% Working as an independent consultant 8% Don’t Know / Refused 13%


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(ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=602, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 37. Which ONE of the following do you think would be most effective in ensuring YOU are able to

achieve more security in maintaining a reliable income over your lifetime? (RANDOMIZED)

Ensuring YOU are Able to Achieve More Security Total Personal actions like doing a good job or taking classes to update your skills 50%

Government increasing regulation of the way employers treat workers, such as increasing the minimum wage or requiring more advance notice of layoffs

19%

Government expanding programs that attempt to directly offset wage losses such as expanded unemployment benefits or a “wage insurance” program that provides government grants to help make up unexpected wage losses for workers, even if it means raising your taxes

15%

Private sector insurance companies selling products like “wage insurance” in which you would pay money every month to maintain you current income if your income declined by more than 20% due to a job loss or catastrophic health expenses

9%

Don’t Know / Refused 8% (ASKED OF HALF SAMPLE) (N=598, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.0%) 38. Which ONE of the following do you think would be most effective in ensuring MOST AMERICANS

are able to achieve more security in ensuring a reliable income over their lifetimes? (RANDOMIZED)

Ensuring Most AMERICANS are Able to Achieve More Security TotalPersonal actions like doing a good job or taking classes to update their skills 48% Government increasing regulation of the way employers treat workers, such as increasing the minimum wage or requiring more advance notice of layoffs 20%

Government expanding programs that attempt to directly offset wage losses such as expanded unemployment benefits or a “wage insurance” program that provides government grants to help make up unexpected wage losses for workers, even if it means raising your taxes

15%

Private sector insurance companies selling products like “wage insurance” in which people would pay money every month to maintain their current income if their income declined by more than 20% due to a job loss or catastrophic health expenses

9%



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Summary Question Thinking about the topics we talked about… 39. I want to read you two statements people have made about what they would like to see when it comes

to products and programs to help them build and protect their finances. Please tell me which ONE comes CLOSER to your own view…(ROTATED)

Products / Programs to Help Build and Protect Finances Total I would prefer to see products and programs that give me guaranteed, but lower, rates of return on my investments, even if that means I have less control over and choice in these programs.

52%

I would prefer to see products and programs that give me more choice and control and the chance of higher rates of return on my investments, even if that means there is a chance I may lose a good portion of my money.

39%

Don’t Know / Refused 8% Demographic Questions I only have a few more questions for statistical purposes and then we’ll be finished.... First, what is the last grade of formal education you have completed?

Education Total Less than high school 6% High school graduate 27% Some college/vocational school 28% College graduate 25% Post graduate 13% Don’t Know / Refused 1%


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And, please tell me which of the following categories best applies to your total household income for 2008…

Income Total Less than $15,000 11% $15,000 to less than $30,000 15% $30,000 to less than $50,000 21% $50,000 to less than $75,000 14% $75,000 to less than $100,000 11% $100,000 to less than $200,000 14% $200,000 or more 4% Don’t Know / Refused 9%

And, generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or something else?

Political Party Total Strong Republican 14% Not so strong Republican 10% TOTAL REPUBLICAN 24% Independent, leans Republican 8% Independent 13% Independent, leans Democratic 9% TOTAL INDEPENDENT 29% Not so strong Democrat 12% Strong Democratic 23% TOTAL DEMOCRATIC 35% None 1% Other 1% Don’t Know / Refused 8%


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For statistical purposes only, could you please tell me your ethnic background?

Ethnicity Total White/Caucasian 70% African-American/Black 12% Hispanic/Latino 12% Asian-American/Asian 1% Native American 1% Other (Specify) 2% Don’t Know / Refused 2%

Would state records show that you are CURRENTLY registered to vote?

Register to Vote Total Yes 89% No 9% Don’t Know / Refused 2%

And, are you currently employed?

Employment Total Yes 60% No 39% Don’t Know / Refused 2%

(N=462 NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 4.6%) Are you a student, a homemaker, retired, or unemployed and looking for work?

Occupation Total Retired 47% Looking for work 23% Homemaker 14% Student 8% Refused 8%


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(N=720 CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 3.7%) Are you employed full-time or part-time?

Type of Employment Total Full-time 80% Part-time 20% Refused *

(N=720 CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 3.7%) Are you self-employed?

Self-Employed Total Yes 22% No 78%


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(N=720 CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 3.7%) What industry do you work in? (RESPONSES VOLUNTEERED)

Industry Total Academic or educational institution 13% Medical Services 8% Fitness / Health 6% Local, State or Federal Government 6% Manufacturing 6% Retail / Store 6% Construction 5% Professional services (accounting, consulting, design, marketing) 5%

Food Services 4% Financial Services 4% Telecommunications / IT 4% Civil Service (emergency, fire, police) 3% Home / Business Services (electrical, plumbing) 3% Transportation 3% Automotive 3% Child Care 2% Engineering 2% Media / Entertainment 2% Non-profit 2% Science / Technology 2% Agriculture 1% Energy 1% Legal 2% Leisure / Hospitality / Hotel 1% Media / Information 1% Military 1% Real estate 1% Travel 1% Insurance 1% Environmental 1% Literature/Publishing 1%


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(N=720 CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 3.7%) What is your role in the organization? (RESPONSES VOLUNTEERED)

Role in Organization Total Staff, Non-Management 15% Middle Management, Non-Executive 13% Executive / Management 11% Administrative / Clerical 8% Teacher 8% Owner 7% Marketing / Sales 4% Medical nurse 4% Truck driver 3% Technician 3% Machine operator 3% Engineer 2% Maintenance 2% Associate 1% Doctor 1% Lawyer 1% Computer programmer 1% Analyst 1% Accounting 1% Officer 1%

Care provider 1%

Other 2% None 1% Don’t Know / Refused 1%


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(N=720 CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, MARGIN OF ERROR = +/- 3.7%) And, about how many people are employed by your organization? (RESPONSES VOLUNTEERED)

Number of Employees Total 1-10 26% 11-50 13% 51-100 9% 101-999 16% 1000-4999 14% 5000+ 15% Don’t Know / Refused 8%

What is your marital status? Are you . . .

Martial Status Total Married 60% Single 24% Widowed 7% Divorced 6% Separated 1% Don’t Know / Refused 2%

And, how many children under the age of 18, if any, do you have living at home?

Children Under 18 Total None 61% One 16% Two 12% Three 6% Four or more 3% Don’t Know / Refused 2%

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Allstate National Journal Heartland Monitor Topline … Due to rounding, sums may not necessarily equals totals. 4 6. And, do you think that the best ideas and solutions to help improve