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[Prefer to spend the money rather than save] You stated that you do not participate in a 401(k), 403(b), Thrift, or other defined contribution plan from work. Please select all the reasons below for why you do not currently invest in this type of retirement plan.
Not investing in work plan: prefer spending over saving · Asked in 1 wave, 2015 · 269 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | No | Yes | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 93% | 7% | 269 | ±8 | |
| Northeast † | 87% | 13% | 44 | ±19 | |
| Midwest † | 95% | 5% | 67 | ±16 | |
| South | 99% | 1% | 94 | ±13 | |
| West † | 86% | 14% | 64 | ±16 |
SHED 2015 · US adults 18+. Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHED 2015 | 2015-10-01 to 2015-11-30 | web | 5,642 | 269 |