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Should the UK be a part of the European Union?
Poll started 4 Dec 2012 Prime Minister David Cameron has hinted there may be a referendum on this hot topic, though he hasn't said when. However, it wouldn't be an in/out vote, instead it'd be whether the UK should renegotiate its position in Europe, so it is less integrated within the EU. How would you vote, in an in/out…
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Real-life MMD: Term-time truancy for a cheap hol
Money Moral Dilemma: Term-time truancy for a cheap hol My parents want to take our six-year-old son on holiday during term-time, because it's loads cheaper than during the school holidays. It's a bit of a 'now or never' opportunity for him to go away with his grandparents, but the school will fine me if I take him out of…
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Real-life MMD: Should I share utility switching cashback?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I share utility switching cashback? I share a house. While we split the bills equally, the gas and electricity bill is in my name. When the price hikes were announced recently, I listened to the boss and switched to a fixed deal saving us £150/yr, clicking through a comparison site offering the…
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Would you ask for a doggy bag?
You're stuffed at a restaurant but there are still loads of juicy noodles/meat/whatever left over that would make a perfect lunch tomorrow… Which is closest to what you'd usually do? Pick one of five options in this week's poll: Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised at the…
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The Oi, Cameron, time to sort out...” poll
Poll started 23 Oct 2012 If you could grab the Prime Minister and ask him to focus on sorting out a money/financial issue, which of the following would you choose? Pick up to three from the top 10 in this week's poll: Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised at the results so…
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Real-life MMD: Whose lens is it anyway?
Money Moral Dilemma: Whose lens is it anyway? Six months ago our flat received a parcel with no addressee's name. It turned out to be a camera lens worth £180 (according to eBay), so we thought the previous occupiers would collect it. We emailed the letting agent, but never got a reply. After so long, we're tempted to…
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How do you rate your home phone and broadband providers?
Poll started 13 November 2012, click here to vote How do you rate your home phone and broadband providers? We can tell you who the cheapest providers are, but to find out if their service is any good, we need your help. Twice a year, we ask you to tell us about your customer service experience - ignoring price - with your…
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Real-life MMD: Should I pay to see my girlfriend?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay to see my girlfriend? My girlfriend's recently moved away to study. Though I want to see her on weekends, it's not cheap to travel. I've suggested we go halves, since I normally pay the fare to go to her, but she thinks she shouldn't contribute as I'm earning and she's not. However, I…
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Savings on Sky & House insurance thanks to Money saving expert
Having watched a couple of Martin Lewis's shows recently i decided to call Sky. I pay around £80 a month for tv, broadband and phone line. I have been with them for 7 years and told them i wanted to reduce my spend by about £25 a month. After asking them to take off sky sports and my multiroom i was told i could have 6…
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Have you tried to reclaim PPI?
Poll started 7 Nov 2012 Banks have set aside about £13 billion to pay victims of PPI mis-selling, with over £6 billion already reclaimed. It's free to do yourself (so don't pay a claims company), while banks are supposed to write to victims to offer money back. Which of the options in this week's poll is nearest to your…
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Real-life MMD: Pet dog or doghouse?
Money Moral Dilemma: Pet dog or doghouse? Our son has wanted a pet dog for years and my wife's keen to get him one. But dogs are expensive and I've been saving in secret to surprise her with a holiday next year. She thinks I'm stingy, when I'm actually the opposite. Should I give in and get the dog to make them happy, or…
