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MoneySaving Poll: Are wind farms an aye-aye or an eyesore?
Poll started 22 Apr 2014 The Prime Minister is blowing cold on on-shore wind farms, having once been full of hot air about pushing for renewable energy sources. The Conservative Party says it won't subsidise any new wind farms if they win the next election. They argue the UK is on track to meet its wind power targets, but…
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay my friend's speeding fine?
Here's this week's hypothetical situation for you to cogitate on: Should I pay my friend's speeding fine? A friend of mine was giving me a lift one night, and was caught by a fixed camera and given a speeding fine. As he was going out of his way to drop me off, should I pay his fine? Click reply to have your say…
MoneySaving Poll: Is your energy company's service any good?
Poll started 22 Apr 2014 Energy firms are the current pantomime villains of the business world, with a "boo, hiss" at their very name. Yet is this deserved? How does yours treat you? Every six months we ask... Would you recommend your energy firm to others?? Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay more towards bills?
Here's this week's hypothetical situation for you to cogitate on: I earn more than my flatmate - should I pay more? I rent a flat with a friend. I earn nearly twice as much as she does, but we split bills and rent equally. She's never complained, but she sometimes struggles. Should I contribute a larger share to help her…
MoneySaving Poll: Do you pay for domestic services?
Poll started 15 Apr 2014 Is housework still a preserve of the family, or in our growing service culture, are more people spending money on help in and around the home? Do you pay for domestic help? If so, what do you pay for? Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say…
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I sell student discount laptops?
Here's this week's hypothetical situation for you to cogitate on: Should I be selling laptops I buy with my student discount? I'm a student who can get 15% off laptops, plus a free warranty that would normally cost £200. I've bought a few laptops and then sold them on eBay with the warranty. The buyer pays less and I make…
MoneySaving Poll: What wouldn't you downshift on?
Poll started 8 Apr 2014 Our Downshift Challenge is all about trying dropping one brand level, as the savings can be huge. Often, you can’t notice the difference, but that’s not always the case. And if the quality’s worse, going cheaper can (on occasion) be a false economy. Which of these 18 common downshifts WOULDN'T you…
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I report couple fraudulently claiming benefits?
A married couple living together full time, both unemployed and who you know to be claiming at separate addresses. I believe there's quite a difference of income but dont know exactly how much. I personally find it a moral dilemma but readily understand why many hardworking, honest people wouldn't think twice about…
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