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Is it time to re-nationalise energy firms?
Poll started 30 Oct 2012 Five of the big six have now announced price hikes. The average bill will hit £1,390/year, but if you switch provider the cheapest’s just £1,054. Until 1986, energy firms were Govt-owned, then privatised into companies with shareholders to try to boost competition and bring efficiencies. World…
Real-life MMD: Secret Santa standoff
Money Moral Dilemma: Secret Santa standoff Our office is doing Secret Santa again this year with a limit of £15, however, the girls in our office are notorious for over-spending. Last year, I was called a Scrooge for sticking to the agreed limit when nobody else did. I know I can get something decent with £15, especially…
Are you richer than your parents were?
Poll started 23 Oct 2012 Over the last century, each generation has got progressively richer. Yet in these difficult economic times, is it still true? We’re talking wealth and income here (factoring in inflation). Of course, you can’t be totally accurate but take your best guess. Are you richer than your parents were at…
Real-life MMD: Whose dog is it anyway?
Money Moral Dilemma: Whose dog is it anyway? We recently had to rehome our dog. My stepbrother offered to take him, but when he came to meet the dog, I explained he was older and vet fees can be a lot, but he wanted him anyway. Lo and behold, the dog got ill and our parents ended up handling the vet's arrangements for him,…
Have you put your heating on yet?
Poll started 15 Oct 2012 We're heading to winter, the energy companies are announcing price hikes. So have you turned your home heating on yet? Have you turned your heating on - which of this week's options is nearest to your situation? Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised…
Real-life MMD: Whose glitch is it anyway?
Money Moral Dilemma: Whose glitch is it anyway? My friend agreed to get me some currency for our holiday, so I transferred him the £200. When we got back, he found he had £200 extra in his account as the bureau mistakenly didn't charg him for my euros. I asked him for the cash back, but he said it was rightfully his.…
Is it fair to discriminate on age, gender or race in insurance pricing?
Poll started 9 Oct 2012 In December the European Court of Justice 'gender equalisation' rule hits, meaning insurers can no longer charge men and women different prices (other things being equal). It'll mean hikes in car, life and medical insurance for women, and worse annuity rates for men. Which of the options in this…
Real-life MMD: Should student daughter contribute?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should student daughter contribute? My 18-year old daughter's just started at uni and lives at home. She gets £60/wk grant and has a part-time job on about £50/wk. I've asked for £20/wk maintenance, since I've lost my child tax credit and am a single parent. She's refusing as she believes HER grant's…
Is it wise to borrow £10,000 to travel the world?
Poll started 2 Oct 2012 This poll is inspired by the following tweet we received: “Is it a seriously silly idea to get a £10k loan to travel the world? I’m 23 with no responsibilities." Which of the options in this week's poll would be closest to your advice? Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that…
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