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What do you take from hotel rooms?
Poll started 29 Jul 2013 Many see a hotel room as a free-for-all, taking all they can, sometimes crossing the border of legality. Tick each of the items you’ve taken from a hotel room (without specifically paying for it) by clicking through to this week's poll: Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that…
Real-life MMD: Should I pay fixed contribution for teacher's gift?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay fixed contribution for teacher's gift? My son's school collects money at the end of each year to buy a gift for the teacher and teaching assistant. I've nothing against either of them, but I think it's outrageous the school asks for £25 from each pupil. It's not a small sum and I told my…
How do you feel about the royal baby news?
Poll started 23 Jul 2013 Unless you’ve been on the Moon, you’ll know there was a new addition to the royal family this week. But how interested are you in the blanket coverage of the new baby prince? Please let us know which of the following is closest to your view by clicking the link below: Vote in this week's poll Did…
Real-life MMD: Birthday money mistake - should I ask for some cash back?
Money Moral Dilemma: Birthday money mistake - should I ask for some cash back? I was guilt-tripped into giving my goddaughter more money for her 18th birthday than I could afford because I was told she's desperate to do a TEFL course to teach kids in developing countries. She spent the money on an iPhone instead. I don’t…
Would you pay more to buy British?
Poll started 16 Jul 2013 Many goods sold in the UK are made or imported. Buying British can help UK manufacturers and may be more environmentally sustainable – yet if it costs more, would you pay more? Which of the options in this week's poll would you be willing to pay more for to buy British? Vote in this week's poll Did…
Real-life MMD: Pay for mum's hotel room or risk her absence at christening?
Money Moral Dilemma: Pay for mum's hotel room or risk her absence at christening? We've told my wife's parents they can stay in our spare room for our son's christening next month, but my mum's now said she can't afford a hotel (not true) and to tell my in-laws to get one instead. As she's being difficult, when I suggested…
Do you travel with or without travel insurance?
Poll started 8 Jul 2013 We believe travel insurance is a necessity for holiday travel. Yet do you risk going without it? Which of the options in this week's poll is closest to your situation? Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below…
Real-life MMD: Is my boyfriend taking me for a ride?
Money Moral Dilemma: Is my boyfriend taking me for a ride? I have a car and drive, but my boyfriend doesn't, so I drive him to work and take him shopping. We share petrol costs, but I've asked him to contribute to its tax and insurance. But he says I'd pay for those things anyway and if I want, I can just stop giving him a…
How much should MPs be paid?
Poll started 2 Jul 2013 A £9,000 salary rise for MPs is being discussed by the independent body which decides this. How much do you think MPs should be paid? (rough equivalent average salaries for a variety of professions) Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised at the results…
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