But he managed a return of only about 4 percent for the fund in 1996, followed by a 5 percent gain last year.

Massachusetts was second, with 1.8 percent, followed by Connecticut at 1.73 percent.

According to the survey answers, "the military guy" leads with 19 percent, followed by "that doctor - what's his name?"

Texas had the highest rate, at 58.8 percent, followed by Montana at 58.5 percent.

France leads, with 70 percent, followed by Belgium, with 66 percent.

Then in 1991, the interest fell to $64,600, a drop of 22.8 percent followed by this year's 39 percent plunge.

In women's wear, shoppers put quality second, with 40.1 percent of the vote; service was third, at 24.7 percent, followed by location and price.

The goal for 2001 is 12 percent, followed by single digits the following year.

The gain for that period was 21.6 percent, followed by a 1.2 percent decline over the next six months.

The gain during the seven months was 24.4 percent, followed by a 12.7 percent increase in the succeeding six months.