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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.…
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MSE Poll: Should the state pension triple-lock guarantee end?
Poll started 2 May 2017 Should the state pension triple-lock guarantee end? The UK state pension is currently guaranteed to rise in line with average wage growth, inflation or 2.5% - whichever’s highest. This ‘triple-lock’ was intended to align pensioners’ incomes with others'. But there’s now an election debate over…
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend on your pet(s)?
Poll started 25 April 2017 How much do you spend on your pet(s)? They may provide love and joy, but keeping a pet doesn’t come fur free. Whether you’ve a Kitty, Rover, Tabby or Nemo we want to know how much ewe spend on your pet(s) purr year, including on food, insurance, vet costs, clothes, toys, dog walking, kennels or…
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MoneySaving Poll: Parcel delivery firms: which are the best and worst?
Poll started 17 January 2017 Parcel delivery firms: which are the best and worst? The festive season is behind us, the big red man in a suit has hung up his boots for another year, yet the parcel delivery firms which help are still zipping around the UK. Sadly parcel delivery horror stories abound – ranging from no-shows…
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MSE Poll: Do you welcome the June general election?
Poll started 18 April 2017 Do you welcome the June general election? Prime Minister Theresa May has called for a general election to be held in the UK on 8 June (are you registered to vote?). It's only two years after the last one, though since then we’ve had the Brexit result and a change of PM. So, do you welcome the…
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MoneySaving Poll: How do you rate your home phone and broadband provider?
Poll started 18 October 2016 How do you rate your home phone and broadband provider? We can tell you which the cheapest providers are, but to find out if their service is any good, we need your help. So twice a year we ask you to tell us about your customer service experiences. Please rate your HOME PHONE and BROADBAND…
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MSE Poll: When did you last use your bank branch?
Poll started 4 April 2017 When did you last use your bank branch? Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland are to shrink hundreds of their branches into ‘micro branches’ – with as few as two staff and self-service machines rather than counters – after seeing a change in customer behaviour. So when did you last use your main…
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MSE Poll: Will your finances be better or worse in two years’ time, after Brexit?
Poll started 28 March 2017 Will your finances be better or worse in two years’ time, after Brexit? It’s Article 50 week. On Wednesday 29 March the Prime Minister will trigger the start of the Brexit process. If all runs as it should, in two years’ time the UK will no longer be part of the European Union. So forget the…
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MoneySaving Poll: Has your energy firm's service been good over winter?
Poll started 21 March 2017 Has your energy firm's service been good over winter? We’re all about slashing your energy bills (do a five-min comparison) but service counts too. So twice a year we test recent customer service… Please rate your current supplier’s SERVICE (not price) IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS (try to forget issues…
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MoneySaving Poll: Should Scotland be an independent country?
Poll started 14 March 2017 Should Scotland be an independent country? Nicola Sturgeon has demanded a second referendum on Scottish independence. Last time, the question asked was: "Should Scotland be an independent country?" If the referendum takes place, while only people in Scotland would vote, we wanted to see answers…
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MoneySaving Poll: Budget poll: Will you be better off in a year’s time?
Poll started 7 March 2017 Budget poll: Will you be better off in a year’s time? It’s Budget week, the time the Chancellor reviews the national finances and presents forecasts for the economy. Consumer confidence has a huge impact on that – if we stop spending, the economy stutters. So do you feel you’ll be better or worse…
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MoneySaving Poll: How do you do the majority of your banking?
Poll started 27 February 2017 How do you do the majority of your banking? Every week it seems there are stories of banks closing branches across the country. But does this affect you? We want to know how you do the majority (more than 50%) of your banking. Please choose the option closest to your situation... Click here to…
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MoneySaving Poll: Would you bend down to pick up a penny?
Poll started 29 November 2016 Would you bend down to pick up a penny? These days when many refuse to pick up their change in coppers, how much would it have to be for you to bend down and pick up money lying on the ground? What do you do? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far?…
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MSE Poll: What should be means-tested? Free bus passes, the NHS, student loans?
Poll started 21 February 2017 What should be means-tested? Free bus passes, the NHS, student loans? Many allowances and entitlements are means-tested (dependent on your income or wealth), but some are given to everyone. Which of the following do you think should be available to all and which should be means-tested? Click…
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Which companies ignore 'no cold caller' signs?
Poll started 8 May 2012, click here to vote [FONT="] [/FONT]Sadly, while no law says they need to obey it (except energy companies), it's outrageous how many companies ignore 'no cold callers' signs. We want to name and shame the biggies that do it often. Which companies have ignored your 'no cold callers' sign? (The…
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MoneySaving Poll: What have you already bought for next Christmas?
Poll started 14 February 2017 What have you already bought for next Christmas? We may only be a couple of months into the year, but some MoneySavers have already been piling January sales goods into the back cupboard ready for next Christmas. Where do you stand? Which of these items have you already bought for next…
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MoneySaving Poll: Who pays on a first date?
Poll started 31 January 2017 Who pays on a first date? With Valentine’s Day coming up, we wanted to see how 21st century FIRST-DATE etiquette works, so which of these is closest to your usual situation? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. To see the…
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MoneySaving Poll: How do you rate your bank account's service?
Poll started 6 February 2017 How do you rate your bank account's service? We run this poll on big banks' current accounts every six months to see how the experience changes. We’d love your feedback. Please vote based on CUSTOMER SERVICE for your main CURRENT account over the last SIX MONTHS. Please ignore rates or any…
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MoneySaving Poll: Which are the best and worst UK hotel chains?
Poll started 24 January 2017 Which are the best and worst UK hotel chains? Hotel standards can differ, so we wanted to check which of these major brands you've had a good experience in. Please rate your experience for cleanliness, value and whether it did what it promised with each you’ve stayed at DURING THE LAST THREE…