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What's in your wallet?
Poll Title: Poll Started 27 February 2007: What's in your wallet? On a typical weekday, how much cash do you usually carry on you? Which of these is closest to the weight of your pocket? A. None. If I need cash I find a cash machine B. Only spare change, I prefer to use my credit card to earn cashback C. Under £10 D.…
Is Cash King or Plastic Fantastic?
Poll Title: Is cash King or plastic fantastic? How do you pay for the majority of your purchases? Which of these is closest to your usage? a) a debit/switch card b) by cash/cheque c) I use a cashback credit card (paid off in full) d) I use a normal credit card (paid off in full) e) I use my credit card and pay interest on…
Flutter or gutter?
Poll Title: Is Gambling a mug’s game? New legislation means it’ll soon be easier to fritter away your hard-earned cash. What’s your take on it? Do you gamble? a. Absolutely not; it should be illegal b. Not for me – it’s a mug’s game c. Only no-lose introductory offer loopholes d. I just play the Lotto e. I like a little…
Is it a necessity or a luxury?
Poll Title: Poll Started: 13 Dec. Is it a necessity or a luxury? If money were so tight you had to give everything up, which of the following would you keep and you can only choose one! A. Mobile Phone B. TV C. Car D. Fridge/Freezer E. Washing Machine F. The Internet Click reply to discuss or vote here.
England in the final, what would you pay?
Poll Title: Poll Started 19 June 2006. OK fantasy football time, England have made it into the World Final (well we can dream), and you're offered a ticket to the final, with accommadation thrown in. How much would you pay for it? A. Nothing! It's all a load of (foot) balls. B. Neigh Laddie! Nowt for England, I'm…
Money Morality - what would you do?
Poll started 17 July 2006: Money Morality - what would you do? You're on a bus. the person sitting next to you gets off, the bus doors close and it starts to drive..... at that moment you realise a £50 note has dropped out of their pocket and is on the seat next to you. Which of these is nearest your likely action? A.…
Is it the real thing?
Poll started 24 July 2006: Is it the real thing? Coca-Cola is rated the world's biggest brand worth around £40 billion, and Pepsi ain't doing so bad either. So is it just the brand or is it the taste too? Which of these is nearest your answer? a. Coke/Pepsi are best. I only buy them b. Coke/Pepsi are best. Yet I'll still…
Are you overdrawn?
Poll started 13 February 2007: Are you overdrawn? Are you overdrawn? How do you manage your current account? Is it a place to store cash or simply another way to borrow? Which of these is closest to your overdraft situation? A. Never overdrawn B. Rarely overdrawn C. Overdrawn at some point most months D. Overdrawn nearly…
Are you a secret spender?
Poll Started 30 Jan 07. Are you a secret spender? Do you lie to your partner about what you've bought and how much it cost? A. (Women) Yes, I always hide my spending B. (Women) Sometimes I shave a few pounds off the price of big items C. (Women) No, I’d never tell porkies to my partner D. (Men) Yes, I always hide my…
Which biscuit rules?
Poll started 20 February 2007: Biscuit bonanza. With high pressure week on banks' charges, I thought I'd lighten the load with a more civilised non moneysaving question; which biscuit would your cup of tea not be the same without? Vote for your favourite below: Cadbury's Chocolate Finger Chocolate Bourbon Chocolate Chip…
Living Abroad- pensions savings agghh
I know this isn`t the normal type of thread but I need some advice and I wanted to cheer everyone up. I know it`s hard to realise how much you`re pound is worth but believe me it`s worth an awful lot recently!!! I came to japan to clear my debts and have done - only to find that the yen is at an all time low and my new…
Licence Fee - Is it worth it?
Poll Started: 18 April 2006. The licence fee costs £131.50 a year (for any home with a colour TV) and pays for the BBC that's TV, radio, regional programmes and BBC online. Is it worth it? Which of these is nearest your view A. Yes. The BBC produces consistent quality output B. Yes. Mainly due to BBC radio though C. Yes.…
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Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
MoneySaver's 'unbelievable' £675 refund from Complete Savings – how to check if you can claim too
MoneySaver Ray secured a £675 refund from Complete Savings after reading our warning about the 'cashback with a catch' site's misleading 'click to claim' ads. And Ray's not the only one, as we've been swamped with similar successes.
Origin broadband customer? You'll soon be moved to Utility Warehouse – here's what you need to know
If you're an Origin broadband and home phone customer, you'll soon be automatically transferred to Utility Warehouse – but your service will continue as before and you should keep paying your bills as normal.
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – here's what it means for your mortgage and savings
The base rate has been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?
Fixed-rate mortgages continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut – so do brokers think now is a good time to fix?
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further?
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers
How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers… simply dial 1-5-9. Then you know it's legit. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis' video below, which explains it. And please share – the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.

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