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MSE Poll: Have you ever asked for a pay rise?
Poll started 2 May 2023The jump in the cost of living and soaring inflation have had major impacts on the power of pay packets - as for many, wages haven't increased nearly enough to cover these additional costs. Many public sector workers have resorted to industrial action to collectively demand better pay, yet for many…
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MSE Poll: How much is your time worth when buying insurance?
Poll started 25 April 2023With car and home insurance policy costs predicted to rise by up to 30% this year, it's more important than ever to use our Cheap home insurance and Cheap car insurance cost-cutting systems to find the cheapest quote you can. One of our recommendations is to use more than one comparison site, as…
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MSE Poll: How much do you have in cash savings (and is it safe)?
Poll started 18 April 2023Bank collapses are back in the news right now after solvency crises at the likes of Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank. It's left many people wondering whether their UK savings are safe (they are, normally up to £85,000 per bank – see more in our Are my savings safe? guide). So this week we…
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend each month on household bills?
Poll started 11 April 2023This April is set to be like no other, with costs going up in most areas. This week we want to know how much you spend each month on household bills (for example, energy, council tax, groceries and so on – but excluding rent or mortgage) and how much they've increased by since this time last year.…
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MSE Poll: Have you got an electric car?
Poll started 4 April 2023The push towards electric vehicles (EVs) is growing and is likely to become more of a focus with the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to be banned by the end of 2030. For all the need-to-knows on EVs see our electric vehicle guide. Let us know in this weeks poll whether you've already got an EV…
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Do you have a wallet or purse?
This week's Money Tips email is all about Martin's Wallet Workout – but in this digital age, how many of us actually still carry a wallet or purse? Let us know in this week's poll. Let us know now. Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you haven't already, join the forum to…
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MSE Poll: Do you have an ISA?
An ISA is a savings account where you'll not pay tax on the interest – and in the 2022/23 tax year, you can put up to £20,000 into one if you're 16 or over. With only two weeks left to use up this year's ISA allowance, we want to know whether you use an ISA to save, and if so, what kind? Let us know now. Did you…
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MSE Poll: How much do you pay into your pension?
Poll started 14 March 2023Pensions are a pot of cash that is put aside to support you later in life when you're no longer working. But according to new data, 12.5 million people are not saving enough into their pension to maintain their current standard of living when they retire. So, we want to know how much you pay into…
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MSE Poll: Parcel delivery firms: which are the best and worst?
Poll started 10 January 2023With more of us shopping online, parcel delivery firms are playing an increasingly important role in many people's lives – and of course they've been under intense pressure lately, particularly in the run-up to Christmas. So it's time for our 10th annual poll to check how couriers are doing, and…
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MSE Poll: Do you have a will? If not, why not?
Poll started 7 March 2023If you want to dictate where your assets go when you die, you need a will – a legal document telling everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property. Wills can be made cheaply, and sometimes for free (see our Cheap wills guide). But do you have a will, and if not, why not? Click…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your broadband provider?
Poll started 28 February 2023We can tell you which are the cheapest broadband providers, but to keep our customer service ratings updated, we need your help. Please rate your BROADBAND provider on customer service (not price) over the past SIX MONTHS. Click here to vote in the poll. Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend on birthdays each year?
Poll started 21 February 2023It’s MSE’s 20th birthday this week (hooray!), and naturally we're celebrating by updating our Birthday freebies guide – a round-up of the best goodies you can claim on your birthday. While another trip around the sun is a perfect excuse to treat yourself and others, the cost can really add up.…
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend on average each week on groceries?
Poll started 14 February 2023Food prices are rising at levels not seen since 1977, with the cost of essentials such as milk, cheese and eggs going up by 30% or more over the past year. So this week, we want to know how much, on average, you spend on your weekly grocery shop. Click here to vote in the poll. Did you vote?…
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When did you last use your bank branch?
Poll started 31 January 2023Whether it's down to customer behaviour, cost-cutting or both, banks are closing branches left, right and centre. This month alone, Barclays has said it will close another 30 branches. So this week, we wanted to know when you last used your main bank's branch. Click here to vote in the poll. Did…
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MSE Poll: What proportion of your income is spent on your mortgage/rent?
Poll started 7 February 2023Take what you pay on your mortgage or rent (including any service charges or ground rent but NOT council tax, insurance or other bills), and let us know roughly what percentage of your monthly take-home pay/income it is. We're also keen to know whether you've remortgaged and/or whether how much…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your bank account's service?
Poll started 24 January 2023 Every six months, we ask for your help to track the quality of customer service provided by banks. By comparing your answers with last time, we can see which have got better or worse. Please vote based on CUSTOMER SERVICE for your main CURRENT ACCOUNT over the last SIX MONTHS. Ignore rates or…
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MSE Poll: Have you booked your summer holiday?
Holidays have been back on the agenda this year for many, with most travel restrictions now dropped. But with the cost of living increasing, many people might be deciding to spend less or to stay closer to home. So this week, we want to know if you've got a summer getaway booked and, if you have, whether you've spent more…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your mobile network's service and coverage?
Poll started 03 January 2023We want to find out how each provider rates for service (how it treats you) and coverage (how strong the signal is when you need it). In truth, there are only four main networks providing signals – the rest use these, but under their own brands. Please rate the firm that provides your mobile…
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MSE Poll: What's your favourite Christmas film?
Poll started 28 December 2022It's Christmas, so for this week's poll, we're going to have a bit of fun. We've selected some festive films and we want you to tell us which is your favourite. Click here to vote in the poll. Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you haven't…
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MSE Poll: Have you haggled with Sky, BT, the AA or any other companies this year? Did you succeed?
Poll started 06 December 2022 Haggling can result in big savings – on anything from digital TV and broadband to breakdown cover and car insurance. Each year we try to gauge the success rates of those who have done it. So whether you've got cheaper prices, extra goods or better deals, please let us know how successful…
