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MSE Poll: Have you haggled with Sky, BT, the AA or any other companies this year? Did you succeed?
Poll started 23 November 2021Haggling can result in big savings – on anything from digital TV and broadband to credit cards, breakdown cover and insurance. Each year we try to gauge the success rates of those who have done it. So whether you've gained cheaper prices, extra goods, better deals or reduced interest, please…
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MSE Poll: How much do you typically spend in total on Christmas?
Poll started 16 November 2021The festive period is the highest spending period of the year for most people. So this week we want to know, including food, drink, decorations, presents, travel etc, how much do you typically spend in total on Christmas? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
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MSE Poll: Which supermarket is your favourite?
Poll started 9 November 2021When it comes to grocery shopping you've a lot of choice – from the aisles of Aldi to the wonders of Waitrose. Yet your choice could be costing (or saving) you hundreds. So tell us, which supermarket is your favourite? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results…
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MSE Poll: Do you just head to Amazon when you shop online?
Poll started 5 October 2021Amazon is the first port of call for many when it comes to online shopping, with one-third of you heading straight to the retail giant without comparing prices elsewhere, according to our 2020 poll. As we're entering the high-spend period in the run-up to Christmas, we want to see if that's…
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MSE Poll: Would you pay more to go green?
Poll started 2 November 2021Going green is top of the news agenda this week, with world leaders meeting at COP26. Yet it's not always easy – or cheap – to make environmentally-friendly choices in what we buy or use. This week we want to know whether you'd be prepared to pay more to go green with these common products or…
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MSE Poll: The MoneySavingExpert.com Annual Census
Poll started 26 October 2021So who are MoneySavers? For the eighth 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 this site and answers the polls). Click here…
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MSE Poll: When did you last switch your bank account?
Poll started 19 October 2021Competition's fierce in the current account switching market right now, with some banks offering £100+ in cash or vouchers to switchers. So whether you want better service, interest on your savings or just free cash – changing your day-to-day bank account can be well worth doing (see Best bank…
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MSE Poll: Do you use credit cards?
Poll started 28 September 2021Credit cards are like fire. Used right they're a useful tool, but get it wrong and they burn. Many use them to collect points or cashback on spending they'd do anyway, but for others they're just another debt that needs to be paid. So this week, we want to know if you have a credit card and if…
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MSE Poll: How do you prefer to contact customer services?
Poll started 14 September 2021 Many firms' phone lines were overwhelmed during the pandemic, leading many to try new contact methods such as live chats. With life slowly going back to normal, are you inclined to choose a different way to contact customer services? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you…
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MSE Poll: How much of your shopping is now online?
Poll started 7 September 2021When we asked this question a year ago, two in three told us they did most of their shopping online. But with restrictions on going out lifted and social distancing measures easing, we want to know if that's changed. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results…
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MSE Poll: How much are you worth (or do you owe)?
Poll started 31 August 2021We asked this question last summer, but with restrictions continuing to ease and life for many slowly returning to 'normal', this week we want to get another snapshot of the nation's finances. First, add up the value of everything you own, from properties and cars to savings and pension funds.…
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MSE Poll: Are you working from home – and would you like to keep doing so?
Poll started 11 May 2021As the UK gradually emerges from another tough lockdown, we want to know if you've been working from home over the past few months – and, if you have, whether you'd like to keep doing so. Having last asked this in July, we want to see how attitudes may have changed ten months on. Click here to vote…
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MSE Poll: Do you risk going on holiday without travel insurance?
Poll started 24 August 2021 For years we've emphasised the importance of getting travel insurance ASAB – As Soon As you've Booked – so you're covered if you need to cancel before you go. That message still stands, and with holidays back on the cards for many, whether you're going abroad or staying in the UK, we want to…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your broadband provider?
Poll started 17 August 2021We can tell you which are the cheapest broadband providers, but to keep our customer service ratings updated, we need your help. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you haven't already, join the forum to reply. Thanks!
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MSE Poll: Netflix, gyms, Sky - do you use the subscription services you pay for?
Poll started 10 August 2021Subscriptions have boomed during the pandemic as many of us spent more time at home. Yet providers know once they hook you in, you don't leave, even if you've stopped using the service – that's why they offer free or cheap trials. So we've selected a range of major subscription brands and…
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend on your pet(s) a year?
Poll started 3 August 2021Some three million households in the UK have taken on a new pet since the start of the pandemic, figures show. But while they may provide love and joy, keeping a pet doesn't come fur free. So whether you've a Kitty, Rover or Nemo, we want to know how much ewe spend on your pet(s) purr year,…
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MSE Poll: At what age should kids be given their own mobile?
Poll started 27 July 2021Are smartphones a tool that allows kids more freedom or just another digital distraction? This week, we want to know what age you think it's generally acceptable for a child to have their first mobile phone. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have…
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MSE Poll: Have your overall finances improved or worsened since the start of the pandemic?
Poll started 20 July 2021This week in England saw so-called 'Freedom Day' with virtually all restrictions being lifted, and similar lockdown easing is happening across other UK nations. So this feels the right time to test the pulse of your finances. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your bank account's service?
Poll started 13 July 2021Every six months, we ask for your help to track the quality of customer service provided by banks. By comparing your answers with last time, we can see which have got better or worse. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you…
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MSE Poll: When did you last check your credit report?
Poll started 29 June 2021Your credit report can strongly influence whether you get a particular mortgage, credit card deal, mobile phone contract or cheap energy tariff, and sometimes even the rate you get. Even a small error on your report at credit reference agencies Experian, Equifax or TransUnion can cause havoc – but…
