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'Should we split the banks up?' poll discussion
Poll started 18 January 2011: Should we split up the banks? Too big to fail, that's the cry. The independent commission on banking is debating whether we should split banks into their retail (the old fashioned credit cards, mortgages, savings etc) and investment arms (the gambling bit, trading, derivatives markets,…
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'How far would you go to avoid tax? ' poll discussion
Poll started 12 July 2011, click here to vote How far would you go to avoid tax? If the opportunity arose, how far would you go to avoid (legal) or evade (illegal) tax… Please tick the lowest one you would do (or have done) Only official schemes like ISAs or pensions Anything WITHIN the law – including loopholes Working…
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Real life MMD: Should I buy my sons' clothes from Burberry?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I buy my sons' clothes from Burberry? My sons have got to that age where everything they wear has to be an expensive label like Firetrap or Burberry, which are ridiculously expensive. I can't afford to keep buying them expensive clothes but don't want them to feel left out or be sniggered at at…
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'Should we starve the jobless back to work?' poll discussion
Poll between 26 April - 4 May 2010: Should we starve the jobless back to work? Lord Jones, former head of business institute the CBI (and for a while an independent Labour minister), recently said we should ‘starve the jobless back to work’ by making benefits not pay in a discussion about the young unemployed. Yet others…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I have flogged my husband's bling?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I have flogged my husband's bling? I was clearing out the loft and found a chunky gold necklace of my husband's, which, to be honest, I always thought was hideous. It had been up there 10 years and he'd totally forgotten about it, but I was worried he'd start wearing it again if he saw it. So I…
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Real Life MMD: My son broke boy's glasses - should I pay?
My son broke boy's glasses - should I pay? I was called into school as my son broke another boy's glasses in a play fight. The school questioned them and they admitted they were being stupid but it wasn't malicious. The next day this boy's older brother started bullying my son saying he'd have to pay for the glasses. Now…
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Do you gamble to make ends meet? Poll discussion
Poll started 7 June 2011, click here to vote Do you gamble to make ends meet? Some people gamble hoping to fulfill dreams of luxurious mansions, flash cars and wild parties on yachts. Do you regularly gamble as part of your general financial planning (eg, aiming to pay off debt)? If so, what? Warning! Gambling's not…
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Real life MMD: Should I share the profit with my mum?
Should I share the profit with my mum? My parents lent me money to buy a car a year ago and I am paying them back monthly. They are due to move abroad in a couple of months and my mum has said she will give me her fully paid-for car, providing they can borrow it when they visit. I'll therefore be selling my car and reckon…
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Real Life MMD: Should she fake the claim to her company?
Should she fake the claim to her company? My friend's firm imports goods from the Far East to supply British shops. The latest consignment had some items damaged so she has to claim for them. As the suppliers usually replace without question, her boss tells her to claim for more than was really damaged. Jobs are hard to…
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"What’ll happen to house prices?" poll discussion
Poll started 24 May 2011, click here to vote What’ll happen to house prices? Annual UK house prices have reportedly fallen around 1% in the last year. So it's time for our regular poll to ask you where you think they’ll go next. [FONT="]What do you think’ll happen to UK house prices over the next 12 months?[/FONT] A.…
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MONEY MORAL DILEMMA: Should Rachel return the dress after wearing it?
Here's this week's hypothetical situation for you to cogitate on: Should Rachel return the dress after wearing it? Rachel is over the moon; she's found the man of her dreams, Ross. He popped the question and so they had a big formal occassion, in which Rachel went to her local department store to buy a gorgeous £200 dress,…
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Brand New or Banger?
We're nearly at Septembers new car registration time. Do you dice with depreciation or dream of dirty and used? Which of these is closest to your car buying behaviour? a. Love em new. I try to buy new, nothing like it b. Nearly new. I buy this way to cut the depreciation cost c. A few years old. Most motors still run, who…
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Real life MMD: Should I ask ex for money?
Should I ask ex for money? I'm a single mum of two, I moved over 200 miles from my children's Dad after the relationship broke down. I drive monthly with the children (at my expense) to ensure regular contact. My ex and I made a private arrangement with regards to maintenance, which is half the amount he'd be asked to pay…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should Andy complain about the Big Bob on his flight?
Here's this week's hypothetical situation for you to cogitate on: Should Andy complain about the Big Bob on his flight? Average Andy is on a 14 hour flight from London to Miami. He is just settling into his window seat ready for take off, when Big Bob, a very large, tall passenger comes and sits next to him (either he's an…
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'Which newspaper do you buy?' poll discussion
Poll started 24 March 2010: Which newspaper do you buy? So are MoneySavers broadsheet readers or tabloid? Which papers do you buy – we're talking newsprint not online (note this replaces the budget poll now the budget's done) Pick all the papers you buy on a regular basis(for dailies a couple of times a week, for Sundays a…
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"Are the Royals worth the tax?" poll discussion
Poll started 3rd May 2011, click here to vote Are the Royals worth the tax? The civil list, which pays for the Royals to do their official work, costs UK taxpayers £38.2 million a year (source: BBC). On the other hand, the Royal family do pay tax on their income, which doesn't just come from the list. Whatever your view,…
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"Who's your dream UK political Chancellor?" poll discussion
Poll started 9 May 2011, click here to vote Who's your dream UK political Chancellor? It's a year this week since the last general election. The economy still dominates the political discourse now as it did then. Recent memory has seen all three major parties in office. Which of the following politicians would best improve…
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Real life MMD: Should he pay for his mistake?
Should he pay for his mistake? I planned a surprise party for my boyfriend and booked a venue with food and drink for everyone. His best friend was in charge of pretending they were having a guy's night out that day so he wouldn't suspect anything. However, he got the date wrong and now my boyfriend's planned a weekend…
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Real Life MMD: Should I pay the fine?
Should I pay the fine? I recently drove to London with a friend in my car, where we found a pay and display parking spot. I was willing to pay but my friend wasn't so we kept looking. At 11pm, he saw some single yellow lines, where we parked. I was worried about getting a ticket but thought we'd leave early morning before…
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Real Life MMD: Should I ask for the cash back?
Should I ask for the cash back? I recently threw a party for my friend and a few of us decided put in £20 each and buy a joint present. I had to put the money in for one of my friends as I couldn't get it off her in time and she said she'd pay me at the party. However, she didn't turn up as she was ill, and never mentioned…
