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Debt defying gravity?
Poll Title: Poll started 9 January 2006: Debt defying gravity? How big are your (non-mortgage) debts? That's loans, overdrafts, credit card and HP. In answering cheap debts means where most of the debt is 0% to 5% (ie student loans or top credit card offers). Expensive debts is 5%+ (ie all personal loans as the cheapest is…
Would you keep it?
Poll started 3 January 2005: As a good MoneySaver you've just checked your bank statement, only to discover a couple of days ago £1000 was added; yet it's not your cash it's a definite error. Which of these is closest to what you'd do? a) Inform the bank straight away b) Not tell the bank, but wouldn't touch it for at…
Emergency Savings
If you lost your job tomorrow how long could you maintain your current lifestyle? A - I couldn't, I'm skint already B - About a month C - Until the last pay packet/redundancy money runs out D - I've an emergency fund that'll last three months E - I've an emergency fund that'll last six months F - I've an emergency fund…
What's the cost of Christmas?
Poll Started 15 November 2005: What's the cost of Christmas? How much do you think you will spend this year? Below are the results to our previous poll. Thanks to the 1882 participants who took part in this poll. Previous Poll Topic: Poll Started 15 November: What's the cost of Christmas? How much do you think you will…
All pensioned up?
The Turner report last week said we all need to save more for our pensions. Yet do you believe its worthwhile, which of these is nearest to your view A. Pensions have performed so badly I'd prefer to put my money elsewhere B. A pension is a great way to save and invest tax free for my future, I use it C. Not really thought…
Last Friday of the month
Is it that time of the month? It's the last Friday and you've just received your payslip. Which of these is nearest to your attitude? a. Spend it now. Down to the pub/shops and spend while it's there b. Wait for a blow out. Be careful now and have a blow out at month end, if there's any left c. Piggybank it. All money is…
Fun MoneySaving Quiz
Poll started 21 November 2005: The following is a fun MoneySaving quiz question. Which of these is the best bargain? Please answer on instinct, don't try and work it out. It isn't a trick question A. 50% more free B. 33% off C. Buy two get one free D. A & B E. B & C F. All are the same Vote here or click reply to discuss
Olympic Payment
Poll Started 29 August: Olympic Payment. Athens has ended. It was a great show. How much (if at all)do you want the Olympics in the UK?. Putting the theory into pounds, if we had to pay to host it, how much would you be willing to put in the pot to have a London 2012? (to discuss this or view all past poll results go to…
Savvy MoneySaver: How much have you saved
Poll Started 7 Nov 2005: Roughly how much do you think you have made or saved in total from this site, the articles, chat forum or Martin media appearances? A. I'm a newbie, so i've not started yet B. Up to £50 C. £51 to £150 D. £151 to £500 E. £501 to £1000 F. £1001 to £5000 G. £5001 + (HOORAH!) H. Nothing/Zilch/'Snot…
Canny Caller or Moustachioed Mug?
Poll started 31 October 2005: Canny Caller or Moustachioed Mug? Have you been sucked in by the 70s hairstyles and tracksuits or are you wise to the web? How much do you pay to call directory enquiries? a. I have no idea, I just call that number they advertise on TV b. Nothing, zilch, nada. I use the web to get free DQs c.…
Online banking is good, but...
I want to know why, when paying a credit card bill, nowadays, my bank doesn't show the payment made into the account on the day that I paid it. I always pay it 4 days prior to the date it is to be in by, allowing for the transfer as explained on the back of the bill. I contacted the bank and they say it is the norm, but I…
Who wears the financial trousers in your house?
Who wears the financial trousers in your family? Which of these is closest to your set up? A. Man does household budget, woman does financial product choice B. Woman does household budget, man does financial product choice C. Man does everything financial, woman does nothing D. Woman does everything financial, man does…
Finders Keepers?
Poll Title: Poll Started 18 October 2005: Finders Keepers? Imagine you find £50 on the floor in a pub. Which of the following answers is closest to what you'd do? A. Hand it in to the bar staff B. Quickly jam it into your pocket C. Take it, but give half to charity D. Take it to a police station E. Ask the people around if…
Loophole Lion or MoneySaving Mouse?
Poll started 11 October 2005: Are you a Loophole Lion or a MoneySaving Mouse? Almost every week in the Money Tips e-mail there's a new loophole, such as £25 opening incentives for accounts you don't use or deliberately beating price promises to get more than your money back. How many loopholes have you taken advantage of…
Pets at the Vets
Poll Started: 20 September 2005 We’re a nation of animal lovers but vet bills can be huge. So do moggy and fido have their own policy or are you a pay-as-you-go pet owner? A. Yes, I just filled in the leaflet I found at the vets. B. Yes, I shopped around on the internet. C. Yes, I used a comparison service. D. No, my pets…
Does charity begin at home?
It was Comic Relief last week. Yet to pay for the developing world to have food and be brought up to a decent standard of living takes governmental action. So would you be willing to be taxed more to help the starving in Africa? a. No. We're already overtaxed b. No. We need to focus our charity on the problems at home c.…
Petrol protesters: Pests or patriots?
Poll Title: Petrol protesters: Pests or patriots? There's a blockade of petrol possibly coming to argue against the increasing high price of fuel. Much of the rise is due to the Hurricane, but 70% of the price of petrol goes in tax. Which of these is nearest your opinion? A. Pests. It's inconvenient and the general public…
Can you figure it out?
Poll Title: Poll started 26 April 2005. Can you figure it out? This isn't an opinion poll, but a test to see how many people can figure out some basic, but not straightforward money sums. Which of the following gives the best return? The stockmarket.... a. rises 10% a year for 5 years then drops 10% a year for 5 years b.…
Currency converter or Euro hoarder?
Poll Title: Spare holiday cash. What do you do with yours? A. Leave it lying around the house B. Take it to the first bureau you see C. Shop around for the best deal when you get home D. Spend it last minute at the airport on expensive souvenirs E. Give it to charity F. I don't have any left over, I plan so I take exactly…
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I am really interested to find out the true facts regarding the recent Poll carried out by Which magazine repoting NTL and BT to be the worst, how'ever complaints are suggesting the vote was floored. Martin can we do our own as I think the result will show a better representaion of the british public. :money:

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NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What you need to know
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
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.

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