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MSE Poll: How much do you pay into your pension?
Poll started 14 March 2023Pensions are a pot of cash that is put aside to support you later in life when you're no longer working. But according to new data, 12.5 million people are not saving enough into their pension to maintain their current standard of living when they retire. So, we want to know how much you pay into…
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MSE Poll: Do you have a will? If not, why not?
Poll started 7 March 2023If you want to dictate where your assets go when you die, you need a will – a legal document telling everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property. Wills can be made cheaply, and sometimes for free (see our Cheap wills guide). But do you have a will, and if not, why not? Click…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your broadband provider?
Poll started 28 February 2023We 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: How much do you spend on birthdays each year?
Poll started 21 February 2023It’s MSE’s 20th birthday this week (hooray!), and naturally we're celebrating by updating our Birthday freebies guide – a round-up of the best goodies you can claim on your birthday. While another trip around the sun is a perfect excuse to treat yourself and others, the cost can really add up.…
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend on average each week on groceries?
Poll started 14 February 2023Food prices are rising at levels not seen since 1977, with the cost of essentials such as milk, cheese and eggs going up by 30% or more over the past year. So this week, we want to know how much, on average, you spend on your weekly grocery shop. Click here to vote in the poll. Did you vote?…
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When did you last use your bank branch?
Poll started 31 January 2023Whether it's down to customer behaviour, cost-cutting or both, banks are closing branches left, right and centre. This month alone, Barclays has said it will close another 30 branches. So this week, we wanted to know when you last used your main bank's branch. Click here to vote in the poll. Did…
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MSE Poll: What proportion of your income is spent on your mortgage/rent?
Poll started 7 February 2023Take what you pay on your mortgage or rent (including any service charges or ground rent but NOT council tax, insurance or other bills), and let us know roughly what percentage of your monthly take-home pay/income it is. We're also keen to know whether you've remortgaged and/or whether how much…
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MSE Poll: Parcel delivery firms: which are the best and worst?
Poll started 10 January 2023With more of us shopping online, parcel delivery firms are playing an increasingly important role in many people's lives – and of course they've been under intense pressure lately, particularly in the run-up to Christmas. So it's time for our 10th annual poll to check how couriers are doing, and…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your bank account's service?
Poll started 24 January 2023 Every six months, we ask for your help to track the quality of customer service provided by banks. By comparing your answers with last time, we can see which have got better or worse. Please vote based on CUSTOMER SERVICE for your main CURRENT ACCOUNT over the last SIX MONTHS. Ignore rates or…
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MSE Poll: Have you booked your summer holiday?
Holidays have been back on the agenda this year for many, with most travel restrictions now dropped. But with the cost of living increasing, many people might be deciding to spend less or to stay closer to home. So this week, we want to know if you've got a summer getaway booked and, if you have, whether you've spent more…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your mobile network's service and coverage?
Poll started 03 January 2023We want to find out how each provider rates for service (how it treats you) and coverage (how strong the signal is when you need it). In truth, there are only four main networks providing signals – the rest use these, but under their own brands. Please rate the firm that provides your mobile…
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MSE Poll: What's your favourite Christmas film?
Poll started 28 December 2022It's Christmas, so for this week's poll, we're going to have a bit of fun. We've selected some festive films and we want you to tell us which is your favourite. 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…
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MSE Poll: Have you haggled with Sky, BT, the AA or any other companies this year? Did you succeed?
Poll started 06 December 2022 Haggling can result in big savings – on anything from digital TV and broadband to breakdown cover and car insurance. Each year we try to gauge the success rates of those who have done it. So whether you've got cheaper prices, extra goods or better deals, please let us know how successful…
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MSE Poll: Do you use credit cards?
Poll started 20 December 2022 Credit cards are like fire. Used right they're a useful tool, but get it wrong and they burn. Many use them to collect points or cashback on spending they'd do anyway, but for others they're just another debt that needs to be paid. So this week, we want to know if you have a credit card and if…
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MSE Poll: When did you last move your savings?
Poll started 1 November 2022 With the top rates at their highest for more than a decade, it's important to check your savings are earning as much interest as they can – and if not, move them (see Top savings accounts for the current best buys). Yet we know switching savings isn't everyone's top priority. So when was the…
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MSE Poll: How often do you dip into your savings?
Poll started 13 December 2022 An easy-access savings account allows you to deposit and (perhaps more importantly) withdraw whenever you like. But, with rates often lower than for fixed savings accounts ‒ where your money's locked away for a set period ‒ we wondered how often you're taking advantage of the 'access' element…
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2022 MSE Annual Census
Poll started 25 October 2022 So who are MoneySavers? For the ninth year running, rather than data mining, we reckon the politest way to find out is just to ask. Plus, we think you may like to find out a little bit more about who else uses this site (or more accurately, who uses this site and answers the polls). Click here…
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MSE Poll: Do you use a supermarket loyalty scheme?
Poll started 8 November 2022 Both Morrisons and Sainsbury's have recently made changes to their respective loyalty schemes – with one becoming more generous and one less so. We thought it would be a good time to ask whether you use a supermarket loyalty scheme and, if so, how much money it helps you save. Click here to…
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Are you planning on shopping in the Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday sales this year?
Poll started 22 November 2022 Black Friday's no longer just 24 hours of deals with the offers now usually starting a week or two before the day itself (25 November) and lasting until Cyber Monday on 28 November. The event has got bigger and bigger but times have got harder and so are you planning to get involved this year?…
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MSE Poll: How much of your Christmas shopping have you done so far?
There's less than a month until Christmas Day, and with the Black Friday sales over, we want to know how much of your shopping you have done so far (if you've decided to give presents this year – see MSE's Christmas Pre-NUPP for why sometimes the best present is not giving at all). So is your Christmas in the bag, or are…