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MSE Poll: The MoneySavingExpert.com Annual Census
Poll started 12 September 2017 The MoneySavingExpert.com Annual Census So who are MoneySavers? For the fourth year running, rather than data-mining, we reckon the politest way to find out is just to ask. Plus we think you may like to find out a little bit more about who else uses this site (or more accurately, who uses…
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MSE Poll: What puts you off from reclaiming mis-sold PPI?
Poll started 29 August 2017 What puts you off from reclaiming mis-sold PPI? It was announced this week that the majority of people likely owed compensation for PPI haven’t claimed it yet. There are only two years left for people to claim, and given many could be owed thousands plus a new ruling means just having had PPI…
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MSE Poll: Have you paid for cosmetic surgery/treatments?
Poll started 5 September 2017 Have you paid for cosmetic surgery/treatments? So are you all natural, or have you paid out to pimp up your look? We want to see how many people shell out on cosmetic procedures, and which ones. (Of course, some cosmetic surgery is a medical necessity, paid for by the NHS or insurance, so…
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MSE Poll: What puts you off / frustrates you about switching energy?
Poll started 22 August 2017 What puts you off / frustrates you about switching energy? During the election, we were gobsmacked when the man in charge of UK energy policy, business secretary Greg Clark, said: "I haven't switched, one of the reasons is... it is quite a hassle." If he's never switched, how does he know it's…
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MSE Poll: How common are free flight upgrades?
Poll started 15 August 2017 How common are free flight upgrades? Are the days of sweet-talking check-in staff to get a free upgrade to premium economy, business, or first class, long gone? Many airlines now sell spare upgrade capacity at the desk. So we want to see how common free upgrades are. Please answer the closest to…
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MSE Poll: Does mental health affect your debts?
Poll started 7 August 2017 Does mental health affect your debts? We're updating our research on links between mental health issues & debt problems. It's argued either one can cause the other. If you’ve been affected, see our Mental Health and Debt guide. NOTE: Please exclude mortgages and student loans from definition of…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your broadband provider?
Poll started 18 July 2017 How do you rate your broadband provider? We can tell you which the cheapest providers are, but to find out if their customer service is any good, we need your help. Please rate your BROADBAND provider on customer service (not price) over the past SIX MONTHS. Switched broadband recently? Rate the…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your bank account's service?
Poll started 31 July 2017 How do you rate your bank account's service? Every six months we ask for your help to track the quality of customer service provided by the big banks. Do you rave about it or are you more than a little bit disgruntled? By comparing your answers with last time, we can see which have got better or…
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MSE Poll: What’s your main way of spending when abroad?
Poll started 25 July 2017 What’s your main way of spending when abroad? School’s out for summer and many of you will be heading abroad to catch some rays. We want to know your primary way of spending (including getting cash) when in foreign climes. If you use a combination of methods, try to pick the one you use most…
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MSE Poll: Should parents be allowed to take kids out of school for a holiday?
Poll started 11 April 2017 Should parents be allowed to take kids out of school for a holiday? The Supreme Court has finally ruled that parents can’t take their children on term-time holidays without risking being fined. The case concerned a father who’d refused to pay a fine after he'd taken his six-year-old daughter out…
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MSE Poll: What proportion of your income is spent on your mortgage/rent?
Poll started 4 July 2017 What proportion of your income is spent on your mortgage/rent? Take what you pay on your mortgage or rent (include any service charges, ground rent, but NOT council tax, insurance or other bills) and work out roughly what percentage of your monthly take-home pay/income it is. If you have joint…
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MSE Poll: Do you have mobile phone insurance? If so, what type?
Poll started 11 July 2017 Do you have mobile phone insurance? If so, what type? You can lose it, break it, or be a victim of crime (as sadly happened to Martin on Monday - two men on a moped rode onto the pavement and snatched his from his hands). Insurance covers you, but it’s not necessarily worth it for everyone (full…
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MSE Poll: Do you travel with or without travel insurance?
Poll started 27 June 2017 Do you travel with or without travel insurance? We believe travel insurance is a necessity for holiday travel abroad. Yet both away and in the UK - do you risk going without it? For more help, see our Cheap Travel Insurance guide. Please select the option which is the closest for your next…
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MoneySaving Poll: How will you be voting in the EU referendum?
Poll started 31 May 2016 How will you be voting in the EU referendum? Or are you a 'don’t know'? On Thursday 23 June the UK will vote either to remain in or leave the European Union. The referendum question will be: “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?” So with four…
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MSE Poll: Which Tory manifesto policies would you like to see dropped?
Poll started 13 June 2017 Which Tory manifesto policies would you like to see dropped? The Queen’s Speech is due “soon”, where Parliament opens and planned legislation is set out. As the Conservatives have the most MPs but not a majority in Parliament, it’s likely they won’t be able to get every manifesto pledge through.…
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MoneySaving Poll: What type of accommodation do you normally stay in on holiday?
Poll started 20 June 2017 What type of accommodation do you normally stay in on holiday? Summer’s here and so many people will be going off on their holidays soon. Whether you’re staycationing or heading to far-flung shores, what type of accommodation do you usually pick for your main holiday of the year? Pick one option…
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MSE Poll: Which of these 50 old TV shows should be brought back?
Poll started 6 June 2017 Which of these 50 old TV shows should be brought back? It’s general election week, so we’ve decided to avoid controversy and have a bit of fun (we all need it). With the return of Baywatch as a film (and recent revivals of Porridge, Open All Hours, Danger Mouse and more), we wanted to know which…
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MSE Poll: What will influence how you vote in the general election?
Poll started 30 May 2017 What are the biggest factors that will decide how you vote in the general election? You’ll get to cast your vote in the general election 2017 on Thursday 8 June (or earlier with postal votes). Yet what’s the driving force behind your choice? Which of the following big themes are the most important…
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MSE Poll: How many passwords do you have?
Poll started 16 May 2017 How many passwords do you have? Cybersecurity has been in the news this week following the terrible worldwide malware attack which hit the NHS particularly hard. It’s a reminder for us all to ensure we’re cyber-safe (see Free Antivirus Software & Scam Spotters for help). Yet not using the same…
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MSE Poll: The MSE Leaders’ Debate - Pick key issues for PM candidates
Poll started 9 May 2017 The MSE Leaders’ Debate - Pick key issues for PM candidates The leaders of the Conservatives, Labour, the Lib Dems, SNP, Greens, UKIP and Plaid Cymru have agreed to take part in our ‘leaders' debate’. Here’s a list of issues, many suggested by MSE Forum users with the type of questions we'll ask.…
