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MSE Poll: How much are you worth (or do you owe)?
Poll started 27 August 2019 So are we a nation of savers or debtors? Take any unsecured debt (ie, EXCLUDING ANY MORTGAGE/STUDENT LOAN) away from any savings and where do you end up? Whether you've "net worth" or "net debt", pick your relevant option: Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your broadband provider?
Poll started 13 August 2019 We can tell you which are the cheapest broadband providers, but to keep our customer service ratings updated, we need your help. Please rate your BROADBAND provider on customer service (not price) over the past SIX MONTHS. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
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MSE Poll: Do you have a joint bank account with your partner?
Poll started 18 June 2019 Back in the day, the huge majority of (then married) couples had joint accounts. But what about now? If you're in a couple living together – which of these is CLOSEST to your situation? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If…
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MSE Poll: How much of your shopping is now online?
Poll started 30 July 2019 Earlier this year, a committee of MPs warned that city centres are in danger of becoming 'ghost towns' due to the success of online retailers. So how many of you still shop in stores vs online? (Count click-and-collect as online shopping.) Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you…
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MSE Poll: Have you been scammed & did you tell anyone?
Poll started 16 July 2019 This week two major new anti-scam ads initiatives launched on the back of Martin’s lawsuit against Facebook. Scams are getting more professional, from phone calls pretending to be from banks to scam ads online. Have you been a victim and if so did you declare it? Click here to vote in the poll Did…
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Poll: Where are you going on holiday this summer (if at all)?
Poll started 9 July 2019 The big summer getaway is on. So what are your plans? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you haven't already, join the forum to reply. Thanks! :)
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend on wedding gifts?
Poll started 11 June 2019 There are of course many variables – where the wedding is, what they’ve asked for, whether you’re going to the whole day or just the reception, and your relationship with the couple. But depending on the scenario, how much do you spend on wedding gifts? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote?…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your banks' apps?
Poll started 5 June 2018 More and more of us now bank by app, so we want you to rate yours. Please vote for ALL THE APPS that you've used. NOTE: When we say standard features we mean it only has the likes of account details and transactions. Lots of features means it offers extras such as budgeting and categorising your…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your banks’ app?
Poll started 4 June 2019 If you access your current account by app, please rate it. Just the app, not the overall bank (if you use more than one app, rate them all). - Features: Does it have more than just basic transactions, eg, budgeting and spending categories - Usability: How easy is it to use? Can you do everything…
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MSE Poll: What do you buy second-hand?
Poll started 28 May 2019 It's cheap, and environmentally friendly, yet some people think only new will do. Please select ALL of the items that you would be happy to buy second-hand, if it was decent quality and cheaper. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say…
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend on your pet(s) per year?
Poll started 21 May 2019 They may provide love and joy, but keeping a pet doesn’t come fur free. Whether you’ve a Kitty, Rover, Tabby or Nemo we want to know how much ewe spend on your pet(s) purr year, including on food, insurance, vet costs, clothes, toys, dog walking, kennels or owt else. Please vote in the relevant…
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MSE Poll: How often do you use cash?
Poll started 23 April 2019 For some people, the days of keeping cash in their pockets are long gone. Contactless cards especially mean many transactions can just be done with a ‘beep’. So we wanted to test how cashless our society is now, and who’s using it. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at…
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MSE Poll: Should 1p and 2p pieces be ditched?
Poll started 30 April 2019 A year ago, the Chancellor called 1p and 2p coins obsolete. This week, he'll announce his decision on whether to scrap them (it's expected he won't). The likes of Australia, Canada and Sweden have already ditched their copper equivalents, so should the UK follow suit? Click here to vote in the…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your energy provider’s recent service?
Poll started 14 May 2019 Now it's warmed up, it’s a good time to reappraise what your energy provider's service was like over the winter. Please rate your current supplier's SERVICE (not price) IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS (try to forget issues from before). If you've gas & elec with different firms, rate both. Click here to…
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MSE Poll: How much time does your personal admin take?
Poll started 7 May 2019 We all have to do it – deal with bills, bank online, book travel and holidays, file letters and receipts, collect vouchers, sort out problems with the home, cope with tax credits and benefits, manage kids' school requests and more. How much time do you spend in a TYPICAL WEEK on personal admin…
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MSE Poll: Are you financially better off than your parents at your age?
Poll started 16 April 2019 The world is richer than it used to be, but do you feel it? Taking into account financial wealth and income (and factoring in inflation), overall how do you think you stand compared with your parents? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your…
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You don't need a real superintendent to realise that undercover officers do not engage in murders in real life which casts shadows on every single thing that happens in the series https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6927407/Police-Officer-separates-fact-fiction-Line-Duty.html
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MSE Poll: Have you ever asked for a pay rise?
Poll started 9 April 2019 The gender pay gap is in the news again. Normally in the consumer world if you’re unhappy with something, you should politely complain. We wanted to test whether this applies in the world of work too. Have you ever asked for a pay rise (disregarding any company-wide annual rises)? Please select…
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MSE Poll: Do you have credit card(s) and how do you use them?
Poll started 2 April 2019 Credit cards are like fire. Used right they are a useful tool, but get it wrong and they burn. So we want to test how you use them. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you haven't already, join the forum to reply. Thanks! :)…
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MSE Poll: Should the contactless card spending limit be increased?
Poll started 19 March 2019 Two in five card payments are now made using contactless – up 31% in 2018. Yet the maximum amount you can spend using contactless is just £30 (barring some using Apple Pay), which is done to cap spending if someone takes your card. What would you like the limit per transaction to be? Click here…