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'Time for a full revaluation of council tax bands?' poll discussion
Time for a full revaluation of council tax bands? English & Scottish homes’ council tax bands still rely on rushed valuations by estate agents driving past in 1991, and haven’t been touched since - leaving 400,000 homes in the wrong band (see council tax rebanding to check yours). Last week, the govt. ruled out a…
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I help out my ex?
Please give this MoneySaver the benefit of your advice... Should I help out my ex? Last year I was made redundant and my boyfriend (who lived with me) gave me money to pay the mortgage (it's my house) and bills. Earlier this year he left me and bought a house. I was/am devastated about the break up and am stuggling with…
DILEMMA: Should she pay for cancelled plans?
My sister was due to go on a Hen Do, but cancelled on the night before due to her dog being very ill, and subsequently put down. She had had some details of itinerary and so on ahead of the weekend, but there was never any mention of the costs, or any requests for deposits, refundable or otherwise – and nothing was…
'What religion are you?' poll discussion
Poll started 20 September 2010: What religion are you? On his visit the Pope declared his worry the UK is becoming a secular society. As we've previously found out who MoneySavers are, where they live, and what papers they read, it'll be interesting to see the religious makeup. Are you a practising member of any faith (or…
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I sell her my car?
This is a real life MMD so please bear in mind the MoneySaver in question will read your responses: Please give this MoneySaver the benefit of your advice... Should I just sell her the car? I've been wanting to sell my old car that's worth about £650 but never got round to it. My neighbour's an exotic dancer, and has…
Jamie Oliver
Anybody watch him last night trying to convert West Virginians to healthy eating?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should neighbour pay as her son smashed the window
This is a real life MMD so please bear in mind the MoneySaver in question will read your responses: Please give this MoneySaver the benefit of your advice... Should neighbour pay as her son smashed the window? A neighbour's young son accidentally smashed our car window whilst playing on the street. The neighbour apologised…
'Do you support public spending cuts?' poll discussion
Poll between 13-20 September 2010: Do you support public spending cuts? The govt's in the midst of planning substantial cuts to public spending, including benefits, police, and schools. It argues this is crucial to cut the state's overspending and diminish the deficit. The counter argument is this will hit economic growth,…
'Is it time for a graduate tax?' poll discussion
Poll started 07 September 2010: Is it time for a graduate tax? It’s a hot topic in the labour leadership debate, and on the coalition benches. Should graduates be taxed more to pay for universities? Put the answers below into your order of preference (top highest) Current system - students are loaned tuition fees but only…
Money Moral Dilemma: Should we pay for their cut-short holiday?
This is a real life MMD so please bear in mind the MoneySaver in question will read your responses: Please give this MoneySaver the benefit of your advice... Should we pay for their cut-short holiday? I went on a sailing holiday with nine friends. We paid £250 each for the yacht charter and £50 towards food. On the first…
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