https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/01/04/how-accurate-are-polls-on-consumer-behavior/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:44:23 -0400<![CDATA[I often wonder if people tell the truth on polls that ask them for specific information related to finances or how they feel about their money. There are often discrepancies between what people say they will do and what they actually end up doing. For example, I was reading the poll done by the Harrison Group and American Express Publishing Corporation saying that affluent Americans would be increasing their spending for the 2012 holiday season. With tax increases in sight and little reason to celebrate, I found this hard to believe:]]>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:05:30 -0500<![CDATA[Helen Smith]]>https://pjmedia.com/helen-smith/2013/01/04/how-accurate-are-polls-on-consumer-behavior-n175802