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What proportion of your income do you spend on your mortgage/rent?
Poll started 27 September 2022 Take what you pay on your mortgage or rent (including any service charges or ground rent but NOT council tax, insurance or other bills), and let us know roughly what percentage of your monthly take-home pay/income it is. We're also keen to know whether how much you pay has increased recently…
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MSE Poll: Are you allowed to buy cheap school uniforms?
Poll started 6 September 2022Buying new school uniform can be a costly exercise – especially if your child has to wear pricey branded items. In England, new rules have been introduced which now mean that schools must look at removing unnecessary branded items and allowing parents to buy from the high-street and supermarket…
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MSE Poll: How do you pay for your energy bills?
Poll started 20 September 2022The hideous 80% increase in the energy price cap has, thankfully, been cancelled, and replaced by a new two-year energy price guarantee that'll take the typical bill to £2,500 a year. But everyone will still get £400 off their bills from October – though how this will work depends on how you…
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MSE Poll: How much do you spend on average each week on groceries?
Poll started 23 August 2022Life in the UK is getting far harder to afford. With the consequences of world events affecting the economy and inflation hitting a 40-year high, the price of everyday supermarket essentials has inevitably gone up. So this week, we want to know how much on average do you spend on your weekly…
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MSE Poll: How many paid-for streaming services do you subscribe to?
Poll started 30 August 2022Recent research suggests more and more people are cancelling their subscriptions to video streaming services, as we all face the rising cost of living. So this week, we want to hear what paid-for services you currently subscribe to, if you've cut back in the last six months and why. Click here to…
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How do your rate your broadband provider?
Poll started 16 August 2022We can tell you which are the cheapest broadband providers, but to keep our customer service ratings updated, we need your help. Please rate your BROADBAND provider on customer service (not price) over the past SIX MONTHS. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
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MSE Poll: How often do you use cash?
Poll started 5 April 2022During the pandemic we saw a decline in the use of cash, with people favouring other methods of payment, such as contactless. However, it seems more people are turning back to cash as a way to keep tighter control of their spending in the wake of the cost of living crisis, according to new research…
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MSE Poll: Have you got a summer holiday booked or have you already had one?
Poll started 2 August 2022 Holidays have been back on the agenda this year for many, with most travel restrictions now dropped. But many trips have been beset by delays or cancellations. So this week, we want to know if you've got a summer getaway booked or, if you've had one, whether it was disrupted? Click here to vote…
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MSE Poll: When did you last check your credit report?
Poll started 26 July 2022 Your 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're given. Even a small error held on your report by the three main credit reference agencies – Experian, Equifax or…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your bank account's service?
Poll started 19 July 2022 Every 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. Please vote based on CUSTOMER SERVICE for your main CURRENT ACCOUNT over the last SIX MONTHS. Ignore rates or any…
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Are you on a fixed energy tariff?
Poll started 12 July 2022 With the energy market in crisis, usual switching habits have been turned on their head in the past year, so this week, we want to know whether you're on a fix or standard variable tariff. Let us know in this week's poll. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
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MSE Poll: Do you carry a wallet or purse?
Poll started 5 July 2022 This week's Money Tips email is all about Martin's Wallet Workout – but in this digital age, how many of us actually still carry a wallet or purse? Let us know in this week's poll.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: How do you normally pay for things while on holiday abroad?
Poll started 28 June 2022 The summer hols are only a few weeks away - and that means thousands of Brits will be heading overseas. This week we want to know how you normally pay for things when you're on holiday overseas. Do you stick to cash, or do you think a credit card gets you more bang for your buck (euro, or dong)?…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your mobile network's service and coverage?
Poll started 21 June 2022We want to find out how each provider rates for service (how it treats you) and coverage (how strong the signal is when you need it). In truth, there are only four main networks providing signals – the rest use these, but under their own brands (see our Mobile networks guide for who piggybacks on…
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MSE Poll: Have you changed your driving habits due to soaring fuel costs?
Poll started 14 June 2022As petrol and diesel prices soar, hitting records of 185p and 191p per litre respectively, we want to know if you and/or your family have had to change your driving habits in response... Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If…
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FLAWED POLL
This poll is flawed. There should be a category for those who already use the fuel saving tactics as I have done for 3 decades. So I do not fall into the category as having changed habits, nor am I like many who have not changed habits and also not used the fuel savers. Please think of all options when making a poll. Do…
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MSE Poll: When did you last use your bank branch?
Poll started 31 May 2022Whether it's down to customer behaviour, cost-cutting or both, banks are closing branches left, right and centre. This month alone, Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays have announced the closure of more than 50 branches, while TSB has has already closed 44 branches so far this year and plans to close…
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MSE Poll: Have you changed what you're paying into a pension because of the cost of living crisis?
Poll started 7 June 2022Soaring inflation means we now need to spend more just to pay bills and put food on the table. This week, we want to know if the cost of living crisis has impacted the amount you're able to save into your pension. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far?…
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MSE Poll: How did you buy your mobile phone?
Poll started 24 May 2022Mobiles are often pricey, but some ways of buying them are more MoneySaving than others. So this week, we want to know how you purchased your phone. 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…
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MSE Poll: What is it appropriate to borrow for?
Poll started 17 May 2022The cost of living crisis has, sadly, left many needing to borrow more to make ends meet. This week, we want to know if it has also changed attitudes about when it's right or wrong to borrow. We've listed 22 options and want to know which you feel is appropriate to borrow for, or if it's appropriate…