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Should the UK be a part of the European Union?
Poll started 4 Dec 2012 Prime Minister David Cameron has hinted there may be a referendum on this hot topic, though he hasn't said when. However, it wouldn't be an in/out vote, instead it'd be whether the UK should renegotiate its position in Europe, so it is less integrated within the EU. How would you vote, in an in/out…
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Uk christmas movies
Apart from scrooge/A Christmas carol does anyone no any other Christmas movies I cant think of any.
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Did you spend less and enjoy more this Christmas?
Poll started 27 Dec 2012 Did you cut back or boost your Christmas spending – and if you did either, how did it impact your overall enjoyment of the festive period? Which of the following 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…
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Tax relief on Work Uniforms but not School Clothes... grrrrrr
I find it laughable that you can get tax relief on work uniforms but us parents with children who have very tall children from a young age get nothing!! Sorry jut had to vent!
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EDF ENEGY- Can I take them to court for forcing a prepayment meter on me
Dear All Is there anyone that can help me. I am in arrears with EDF Energy since the being of this year. I am out of work as I was running my business from home. I was paying EDF Energy by direct Debit before. But since worked stopped I started signing on. Rang EDF Energy and told them that I'm now signing on could they…
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Would you ask for a doggy bag?
You're stuffed at a restaurant but there are still loads of juicy noodles/meat/whatever left over that would make a perfect lunch tomorrow… Which is closest to what you'd usually do? Pick one of five options in this week's poll: Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised at the…
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Real-life MMD: Whose lens is it anyway?
Money Moral Dilemma: Whose lens is it anyway? Six months ago our flat received a parcel with no addressee's name. It turned out to be a camera lens worth £180 (according to eBay), so we thought the previous occupiers would collect it. We emailed the letting agent, but never got a reply. After so long, we're tempted to…
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Have you tried to reclaim PPI?
Poll started 7 Nov 2012 Banks have set aside about £13 billion to pay victims of PPI mis-selling, with over £6 billion already reclaimed. It's free to do yourself (so don't pay a claims company), while banks are supposed to write to victims to offer money back. Which of the options in this week's poll is nearest to your…
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Tesco direct buy one get one free?
Ok, this will take me a few minutes to explain this whole situation. So on Sunday i purchased 2 bikes for my children for christmas, paid for them, recieved an email the next day to inform on delivery. Brilliant! Until I recieved an email saying the bike for my little girl was out of stock and they had refunded the money,…
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The Oi, Cameron, time to sort out...” poll
Poll started 23 Oct 2012 If you could grab the Prime Minister and ask him to focus on sorting out a money/financial issue, which of the following would you choose? Pick up to three from the top 10 in this week's poll: Vote in this week's poll Did you vote? Why did you pick that option? Are you surprised at the results so…
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Real Life MMD: Should my husband move away for a better job?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should my husband move away for a better job? We have approx £14,500 debt we're struggling to pay off and I'm expecting a second baby in September. We'll be okay until my maternity pay runs out in June 2012, but want to return to Ireland as I've been homesick since our son was born 15 months ago. My…
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Real-life MMD: Should I pay to see my girlfriend?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay to see my girlfriend? My girlfriend's recently moved away to study. Though I want to see her on weekends, it's not cheap to travel. I've suggested we go halves, since I normally pay the fare to go to her, but she thinks she shouldn't contribute as I'm earning and she's not. However, I…
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Real-life MMD: Secret Santa standoff
Money Moral Dilemma: Secret Santa standoff Our office is doing Secret Santa again this year with a limit of £15, however, the girls in our office are notorious for over-spending. Last year, I was called a Scrooge for sticking to the agreed limit when nobody else did. I know I can get something decent with £15, especially…
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Real-life MMD: Pet dog or doghouse?
Money Moral Dilemma: Pet dog or doghouse? Our son has wanted a pet dog for years and my wife's keen to get him one. But dogs are expensive and I've been saving in secret to surprise her with a holiday next year. She thinks I'm stingy, when I'm actually the opposite. Should I give in and get the dog to make them happy, or…
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Are you richer than your parents were?
Poll started 23 Oct 2012 Over the last century, each generation has got progressively richer. Yet in these difficult economic times, is it still true? We’re talking wealth and income here (factoring in inflation). Of course, you can’t be totally accurate but take your best guess. Are you richer than your parents were at…
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Real-life MMD: Whose glitch is it anyway?
Money Moral Dilemma: Whose glitch is it anyway? My friend agreed to get me some currency for our holiday, so I transferred him the £200. When we got back, he found he had £200 extra in his account as the bureau mistakenly didn't charg him for my euros. I asked him for the cash back, but he said it was rightfully his.…
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Savings on Sky & House insurance thanks to Money saving expert
Having watched a couple of Martin Lewis's shows recently i decided to call Sky. I pay around £80 a month for tv, broadband and phone line. I have been with them for 7 years and told them i wanted to reduce my spend by about £25 a month. After asking them to take off sky sports and my multiroom i was told i could have 6…
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Is it time to re-nationalise energy firms?
Poll started 30 Oct 2012 Five of the big six have now announced price hikes. The average bill will hit £1,390/year, but if you switch provider the cheapest’s just £1,054. Until 1986, energy firms were Govt-owned, then privatised into companies with shareholders to try to boost competition and bring efficiencies. World…
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Real-life MMD: Should I sell gifts for quick cash?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I sell gifts for quick cash? Should I sell two valuable bracelets given to me as gifts by my parents and pocket the £530 cash to reduce my overdraft, or should I keep hold of them? My parents wouldn't be any the wiser, since I don't really wear them, and I could simply say they are in the bank.…
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Real-life MMD: Should I up the rent and risk losing a great tenant?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I up the rent and risk losing a great tenant? I’ve had the same tenant for ten years and haven't increased the rent once, but I’ve recently learned the house next door is rented for £250 a month more, in pretty much the same condition. My tenant works in a low paid (but, to my mind, valuable)…
