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Should the TV licence fee be scrapped?
Poll started 29 Oct 2013 A TV licence costs £145.50 a year for any home with a colour TV, regardless of whether you watch the BBC or not (see TV Licence Saving). But all the money raised pays for the BBC - that's TV, radio, regional programmes, BBC Online and their associated costs (full details). Conservative Party…
Which firms have you haggled best with on the phone?
Poll started 5 Nov 2013 Digital TV, broadband, credit cards, insurance and more. It's possible to haggle with call centres across the UK – whether for cheaper prices, better deals or reduced interest. Which of these firms have you tried to haggle with IN THE LAST YEAR? (Select as many as you want from the major providers,…
Real-life MMD: Party-pooping payment request - should I pay up?
Money Moral Dilemma: Party-pooping payment request - should I pay up? My son's been invited to two birthday parties and both require payment to attend. I'm not sure whether this is the latest craze, the norm or just unfortunate, but I don't know what to do. I don't want my son to be left out, but £25+, plus a present and…
Do your kids nag you to get a payday loan?
Poll started 21 Oct 2013 Payday loan adverts are, sadly, now even shown on children’s TV as well as other channels. Have they filtered into your child’s awareness? Please tick as many of the following in this week's poll that apply to your child(ren), as a result of TV payday loan adverts ONLY. Vote in this week's poll Did…
Real-life MMD: Should friend return years of free dinners now he's earning?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should friend return years of free dinners now he's earning? Whenever my friends and I have gone out, we've always let one of our group pay less or nothing as he was jobless. Now he's landed a very well-paid job, we thought he might treat us as a thank-you. But when we met up recently, he didn't even…
Which high street shops have you successfully haggled in?
Poll started 14 Oct 2013 Back-street bazaars aren't the only places you can haggle in. Whether it's asking ‘em to throw in some extras to negotiating a discount, you can haggle successfully on Britain's high streets. Please ONLY VOTE FOR SHOPS YOU’VE TRIED TO HAGGLE IN. Click as many stores as you like in this week's poll…
Real-life MMD: Should I charge my sister's colleague for bed & board?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I charge my sister's colleague for bed & board? My sister's got a week's work near where I live, so I've invited her to stay with me, completely free. But she's asked if one of her colleagues can stay too. Not wanting to disappoint, I agreed. Bed and board for two is going to cost a fair amount…
Real-life MMD: Ex-partner using Nectar card
Around 18 months ago I split up with my ex-partner, not wanting to go into too much detail we were in the process of buying a house and it emerged that they were having an affair. I was left homeless and financially stuffed. I cut all contact and left the country for a year. I have today logged into my Nectar account and…
Is your energy company’s service any good?
Poll started 7 Oct 2013 Winter is coming, price hikes are due, many people will be switching. Would you recommend your energy firm's service to others? Please rate your current supplier’s SERVICE (not price) over the last six months in this week's poll: Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option?…
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