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MONEY MORAL DILEMMA: Pet versus debt?
This week's Money Moral Dilemma A family’s pet dog is ill. They take it to the vet, who proclaims that there’s a chance the dog will get better with a course of treatment costing £900, yet even then the dog may need to be put down at the end. The family already has severe debts and is struggling to stay afloat. Should they…
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA: Should Lisa exchange her gaudy expensive engagement ring?
This week's Money Moral Dilemma After four years together, Michael proposed to the love of his life, Lisa. She said yes immediately, and he handed her a huge diamond ring. It had cost two months of his salary, a stretch, but he thought she was worth it. Unfortunately, while Lisa loves Michael she immediately hated the…
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA: What's more important - MoneySaving or Santa?
This week's Money Moral Dilemma A family is struggling to make ends meet this Christmas, but their two children aged 6 and 8 are looking forward to Santas presents, especially because 'Santa is giving their friends a playstation/TV/expensive gifts' and as they've been 'good this year' they're expecting them too. So should…
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA: Should Richard have a ring of truth?
This week's Money Moral Dilemma Sadly Richard's grandma has passed away, so he and his cousins (from the rich side of the family) have been given an equal share of everything. As the house is being sold and the proceeds divided, all the cousins agreed to go through it, taking any mementos they wanted. Richard took a…
Have 1 in 4 really been a victim of ID fraud?
Poll Title: Poll Started 10 July. Have 1 in 4 really been a victim of ID fraud? A recent survey claims this, but I believe there's an industry trying to sell us products on the back of ID fraud fear. So I want to test it myself. Remember ID fraud means someone has deliberately stolen your identity to make false…
Poll discussion: A MoneySaver walked into a bar... Champagne Joke Contest
”A MoneySaver walked into a bar..” Poll Started 22 January 07. Two weeks ago Martin launched a champagne contest for the funniest joke starting with the above phrase. Please vote for your favourite out of his shortlist: A.) with a crocodile under his arm. He asks the barman, "Do you serve Bank Managers?" "Certainly,"…
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA. Should Jenny kick them out?
This week's Money Moral Dilemma Jenny's a landlord with a buy-to-let property and a single parent family has been renting for nine months. They've always paid on time and been model tenants. Unfortunately, three months ago the tenant lost her job, and hasn't found another. She hasn’t been about to pay the rent for two…
Do old dating traditions still apply?
Poll started 16 January 2007. Do old dating traditions still apply? If a woman and man go out for dinner on a first date, who should pay? A. The man (I'm female) B. The man (I'm male) C. The woman (I'm female) D. The woman (I'm male) E. The woman should offer but the man still pay (I'm female) F. The woman should offer but…
How big are your balance transfers?
Poll Started 9 January 2007: How big are your balance transfers? Balance transfers allow you to shift debts from one credit card to another, hopefully getting a much cheaper rate. But what’s the average amount you shift each time? A. I’m debt free B. I’ve got credit card debts, but have never balance transferred C. I've…
Russian Roulette
Poll Started 5 June: How much does money mean to you. Would you play Russian Roulette for money? One live bullet out of six. You only have to pull the trigger once to win. What is the minimum amount of money you would be willing to play for? Would never play £1 billion £1 million £10 million £100 million £100,000
Would you womble?
Poll Title: Poll Started 14 Aug 2006. Would you womble? It seems some search outside supermarkets for others’ receipts, and then, if they were paid in cash and the loyalty points weren’t claimed, take them to customer services and claim them for themselves. Ignoring the potential legal issues - in terms of attitude, which…
How good is your money maths?
How good is your money maths? While being good at maths isn't a prerequisite for MoneySaving, it certainly speeds things up. So go down the following money maths questions to see which you can do. WHICH IS THE FIRST YOU CAN'T WORK OUT IN YOUR HEAD (ANSWERS IN OPTION F). A. Final price if it's 10% off £100? B. Final price…
Is Recycling Christmas acceptable?
If someone sent you a Christmas card that had already been sent to them (this year or last year), with a new note inside explaining that it was deliberately done to help the environment, how would you view it? Which of these is closest to your response? A. It's fantastic. It's a good way to help the planet B. I'm lukewarm.…
Things can only get better?
Poll Started 27 December 2006: Things can only get better? Do you think 2007 will be a better year for you financially than 2006? Which of these is closest to your view? A. Much worse B. Worse C. Same D. Better E. Much better Vote here or click reply to discuss
Music downloads, how legal is legal enough?
Poll Title: Poll Started 22 May 2006. Downloading a single music track is 79p, an album around £7. Yet Russian website allofmp3.com is 2p and 60p for the same. Whether it's legal is a grey area, it's legal in russia but breaks the laws here, the artists don't get any cut of the revenue. Which of the following is nearest…
Should loft law be left as is?
It's proposed that planning permission for loft extensions and other house conversions should be made much easier to get. Great news if you want to do up your house, but bad news if you want to object to the disruption and hassle of your neighbours doing theirs. Which of these is nearest to your view? A. Easy planning…
Would you miss Christmas if you could?
Poll Started 4 December 2006: Would you miss Christmas if you could? If you could go away on holiday and miss all the Christmas and other seasonal shenanigans would you? A. Yes B. No Vote here or click reply to discuss
Where does your tax go?
Poll Title: Poll started 1 Dec: Where does your tax go? The following are some main sectors of UK Government spending. Which do you think has the most spent on it? (full answers in next week’s Money Tips Email) Defence Education Government Debt Interest Health Overseas Aid Police & Public order Social Security & Tax…
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA. Can kids buy anything they want?
This week's Money Moral Dilemma A 13-year-old wants to buy a laptop to have internet access directly in their room. (S)he's saved up for it with pocket money and doing odd jobs. Their parents are concerned about unfettered web access (and the kid’s smart enough that they could work round any child protection). However,…

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payments this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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