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Should inheritance tax be scrapped?
Poll started 1 Apr 2014 The Prime Minister has said he’d like to raise the threshold at which you pay inheritance tax to £1m (currently, it’s £325,000 or £650,000 for a couple, as allowances can be transferred). Which of the options in this week's poll is CLOSEST to your view on inheritance tax? Vote in this week's poll…
Real-life MMD: Time to sell gift for big bucks?
Money Moral Dilemma: Time to sell gift for big bucks? A friend recently bought me an old clock from a car boot sale, which is now sitting on my mantelpiece. My brother, who knows about antiques saw it and said it’s worth hundreds of pounds. Should I sell it and split the money with the friend who bought it and risk…
Is it right that some must sell their homes to pay care home costs?
Poll started 25 Mar 2014 If someone needs to go into a care home, the value of their assets, including their home, is usually used to calculate what they pay. This doesn’t apply to couples when one is still living at home. There are plans that only homes worth over £123,000 will be taken into account (currently, it’s…
The Great 'biggest financial fear' Hunt Revisited
The Great 'biggest financial fear' Hunt Revisited Money has always been top of many people's worry lists, and even more so in recent years. So whether it's credit card debt, not having enough savings for when you retire or just the day-to-day struggle to live, we want to know what you fear the most when it comes to your…
Real-life MMD: Should I change my eBay feedback now the seller's replaced my item?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I change my eBay feedback now the seller's replaced my item? I bought an item via eBay, but found it was very poor quality when it arrived. Since leaving negative feedback, the seller's offered me a free, more expensive replacement if I change my negative feedback to positive. I feel my comments…
Should men still pay on a first date?
Poll started 18 Mar 2014 Traditional ideas of chivalry dictate that on a first date, the man should foot the bill. However, in this modern day and age when we’re striving for gender equality, it’s questionable whether gender should have anything to do with who pays on a first date. Obviously, this poll only makes sense for…
Real-life MMD: Should I secretly switch my husband's Shreddies to save cash?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I secretly switch my husband's Shreddies to save cash? We're trying to cut back, so have been doing Martin’s Downshift Challenge. When my husband refused to eat own-brand Shreddies because he "knew" he didn't like them, I switched the bags inside the boxes and wasn't surprised to find he didn't…
Real-life MMD: Should I buy up cheap stock from a friend so I can flog it myself?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I buy up cheap stock from a friend so I can flog it myself? A friend of a friend's shop is failing. She's planning to sell the stock very cheaply to make some money back. I've suggested she put the items on eBay but she's insisting on selling it for next to nothing. I'm also struggling…
Are you a shyster site victim for EHICs, passports and other renewals?
Poll started 4 Mar 2014 Search for an EHIC, driving licence, passport or similar and you risk paying a shyster site for doing nowt. These sites appear high up on Google and dress up like legitimate sites, then charge you extra for what’s normally just easy form-filling. The Government’s announced extra cash for a crackdown…
Should pre-nups be encouraged?
Poll started 11 Mar 2014 A pre-nuptial agreement is a contract signed by couples before they tie the knot, outlining how financial assets should be split if the relationship breaks down. Currently, they’re not legally binding, but the Law Commission thinks they should be. Supporters argue they give clarity from the outset,…

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Barclaycard's cutting minimum repayments – you could be in debt YEARS longer paying DOUBLE the interest
If you've got debt on a Barclaycard, it's likely the minimum you have to repay each month will be cut from July. If you're unaware, and don't act, you could stay in debt for many years longer and pay possibly £1,000s more in interest.
NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
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Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
If you've got a Spotify Individual, Duo or Family account you'll see prices rise by up to £2 a month (equivalent to £24 a year) in a month's time, the music streaming service has announced.
Subway customer? You've got until 14 May to use your loyalty scheme points before shake-up – here's what's happening
If you're a Subway Rewards member, you have until the end of Tuesday 14 May to spend any points you've built up – or lose them entirely.

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