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Would you buy horsemeat if it saved you cash?
Poll started 14 Feb 2013 The mislabelling scandal over horsemeat shows that until told, many didn’t notice the difference. Yet if you KNEW it was horsemeat, would it make a difference? How much cheaper would it need to be before you’d knowingly buy a horsemeat ready meal (or steak) compared to beef? Vote in this week's…
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Real-life MMD: If I'm paying rent, why should I tidy my room?
Money Moral Dilemma: If I'm paying rent, why should I tidy my room? I'm 24 and just moved back into my parents 4-bed house. I work full time and pay my parents rent, something I suggested and an amount which we all agreed on. I think my room's an organised mess, but my Dad thinks it's a tip, and wants it to meet his…
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Do you wear and return clothes to save cash?
Poll started 13 Aug 2013 Many big stores, such as M&S, have generous no-fault return policies. Some people use this as a form of free rental – you buy the clothes, wear them once, then return them. The legality is questionable – it depends on the terms and conditions. Yet with 14-day no-fault returns for internet goods…
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Should car insurers be banned from auto-renewing?
Poll started 3 Sep 2012 Some car insurers automatically renew your policy each year, unless you get in touch to say “STOP!”. The advantage of this is you can be fined for not having insurance if you’ve a car even if you’re not driving. The disadvantage is it can lock you into their overpriced policy. Which of the options…
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Can you do maths and English under pressure?
You can't right proper English under presure. Nor can you do simple maths, apparently. See how you fare spotting mistakes and doing quick, mental maths in these timed tests to see whether you can cope: You can't do simple maths under pressure You can't write proper English under pressure Update by Martin... Right, I tried…
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Real-life MMD: Should I pay fixed contribution for teacher's gift?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay fixed contribution for teacher's gift? My son's school collects money at the end of each year to buy a gift for the teacher and teaching assistant. I've nothing against either of them, but I think it's outrageous the school asks for £25 from each pupil. It's not a small sum and I told my…
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Would you own up if undercharged?
Poll started 28 May 2013 Supermarkets and other shops often get it wrong, whether by giving you too much change or undercharging you. But are you honest when it happens to you, and would you change your mind depending on the store? Let us know what you do/would do by following the link below to this week's poll: Vote in…
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How do you rate your bank account’s service?
Poll started 5 Aug 2013 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 other products, or service from before six months ago.…
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What do you take from hotel rooms?
Poll started 29 Jul 2013 Many see a hotel room as a free-for-all, taking all they can, sometimes crossing the border of legality. Tick each of the items you’ve taken from a hotel room (without specifically paying for it) by clicking through to this week's poll: Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that…
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Would you pay more to buy British?
Poll started 16 Jul 2013 Many goods sold in the UK are made or imported. Buying British can help UK manufacturers and may be more environmentally sustainable – yet if it costs more, would you pay more? Which of the options in this week's poll would you be willing to pay more for to buy British? Vote in this week's poll Did…
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Real-life MMD: Birthday money mistake - should I ask for some cash back?
Money Moral Dilemma: Birthday money mistake - should I ask for some cash back? I was guilt-tripped into giving my goddaughter more money for her 18th birthday than I could afford because I was told she's desperate to do a TEFL course to teach kids in developing countries. She spent the money on an iPhone instead. I don’t…
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Do you travel with or without travel insurance?
Poll started 8 Jul 2013 We believe travel insurance is a necessity for holiday travel. Yet do you risk going without it? Which of the options in this week's poll is closest to your situation? Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below…
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How much should MPs be paid?
Poll started 2 Jul 2013 A £9,000 salary rise for MPs is being discussed by the independent body which decides this. How much do you think MPs should be paid? (rough equivalent average salaries for a variety of professions) Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised at the results…
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Real-life MMD: Pay for mum's hotel room or risk her absence at christening?
Money Moral Dilemma: Pay for mum's hotel room or risk her absence at christening? We've told my wife's parents they can stay in our spare room for our son's christening next month, but my mum's now said she can't afford a hotel (not true) and to tell my in-laws to get one instead. As she's being difficult, when I suggested…
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How do you feel about the royal baby news?
Poll started 23 Jul 2013 Unless you’ve been on the Moon, you’ll know there was a new addition to the royal family this week. But how interested are you in the blanket coverage of the new baby prince? Please let us know which of the following is closest to your view by clicking the link below: Vote in this week's poll Did…
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Real-life MMD: Is my boyfriend taking me for a ride?
Money Moral Dilemma: Is my boyfriend taking me for a ride? I have a car and drive, but my boyfriend doesn't, so I drive him to work and take him shopping. We share petrol costs, but I've asked him to contribute to its tax and insurance. But he says I'd pay for those things anyway and if I want, I can just stop giving him a…
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Should I snitch on cashback 'womble'?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I snitch on cashback 'womble'? I recently learned my colleague who looks after staff hotel bookings does it via a cashback website, after she boasted she can get up to £80 back per booking. I don't know what the rules are, but surely the company should be getting the benefit of this? Should I…
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'Do you have a joint bank account?' poll discussion
Poll started 4 July 2011, click here to vote Single or married – do you have a joint bank account? Are all your finances separate, or do you have a joint account with a partner or flatmate (including parents / siblings)? Which of these is nearest to your situation? I’m married No joint bank account Yes for bills/shared…
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How much meat do you eat?
Poll started 11 Jun 2013 There’s talk the world’s resources are getting drained because of too much meat production. It’s argued a field growing crops can feed many more people than one growing crops to feed animals destined for our kitchens. Which of these is closest to your situation? Vote in this week's poll Did you…
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Real-life MMD: Should I ask to keep my tips?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I ask to keep my tips? At the pub I work in, we're told not to keep our tips. Instead, they all go in a jar, not to be shared out among the staff, but to pay for a Christmas lunch for several under-privileged families. I'm happy to contribute to this, but feel I should have the option to support…
