Is it time to ditch the penny?At the beginning of the month, the Canadian government stopped minting the one cent piece, as they’re no longer worth enough to be useful. Should we be following suit with our own copper coins?
Which of these is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/21-05-2012/is-it-time-to-ditch-the-penny
Who's your dream UK Chancellor?It’s been two years since the last general election. The economy still dominates political talk, just as it did back then. We asked the following question a year ago, but we’d like to know how your views stand now. Which of these politicians do you think would best improve the UK economy?
Pick your dream Chancellor…
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/14-05-2012/-whos-your-dream-uk-chancellor
Which companies ignore 'no cold caller' signs?It's outrageous how many companies ignore 'no cold callers' signs. We want to name and shame the biggies that do it often.
Which companies have ignored your 'no cold callers' sign?
(The list's compiled from experiences in our forum.)
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/08-05-2012/which-companies-ignore-no-cold-caller-signs
Have you been hit by recession? Compared to six months ago (a recession is measured over that time), are your overall finances:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/30-04-2012/-have-you-been-hit-by-recession-
When did you last transfer your cash ISA(s)?ISA providers love to suck people in with great rates, then drop 'em. Yet you've a right to massively boost the rate through a top cash ISA transfer.
Which of the following is nearest your situation?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/24-04-2012/when-did-you-last-transfer-your-cash-isas
Are you taking a holiday this summer? The year is moving on apace. Easter’s gone and the next big break is the summer. Do you have holiday plans?
Which of these is nearest to your situation for your main summer holiday?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/17-04-2012/are-you-taking-a-holiday-this-summer
When do you get paid?The days of a weekly cash paypacket are long gone for most. Most payment is now electronic, yet how and when you’re paid still varies and a confused pay schedule can cause havoc if it’s out of kilter with your bills.
When do you get paid?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/10-04-2012/-when-do-you-get-paid
Which UK companies can you haggle best with?Whether it's simply saying 'cut the price or I'll leave you' with breakdown cover or broadband, or asking your bank to reduce your interest rate, haggling with call centres works.
Which of these service companies have you successfully haggled with?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/03-04-2012/which-uk-companies-can-you-haggle-best-with-april2012
What should the maximum Income Tax rate be?If you were in charge of the tax system, what would you set as the HIGHEST Income Tax rate that anyone should pay?
Which is nearest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/26-03-2012/what-should-the-maximum-income-tax-rate-be
Should Sunday trading restrictions be lifted?The government has announced that restrictions will be lifted during the Olympics, but should restrictions be lifted permanently?
Which of the following is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/19-03-2012/should-sunday-trading-restrictions-be-lifted
Would you pay more to buy British?Many goods sold in the UK are made or imported. Buying British can help UK manufacturers and may be more environmentally sustainable – yet if it costs more, would you pay more?
Which of these would you be willing to pay more for to buy British?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/12-03-2012/would-you-pay-more-to-buy-british
Have you saved in a cash ISA this tax year (ie since April 11)?
A cash ISA is simply a tax-free savings account. You're allowed to put in £5,340 per tax year – then it stays tax free year after year. Yet the cash ISA year end is nearly upon us (5 April), and if you don't use it you lose it.
Which of the following is closest to your situation?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/05-03-2012/have-you-put-money-in-a-cash-isa-this-tax-year-since-april2011
How much cash do you keep at home?Are you stashing cash under the mattress?
How much cash do you usually keep in your home AND wallet/purse in total?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/27-02-2012/how-much-cash-do-you-keep-at-home
When did you last get a pay rise? The financial crisis has now been running for four years. Inflation has gone up, but what has happened to your pay?
Please select the first answer that's closest to your situation.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/20-02-2012/when-did-you-last-get-a-pay-rise-feb2012
How do you rate your bank's SERVICE? (Feb 2012) Every six months we ask you for your customer services experiences with big banks. That time’s rolled around again, and we’d love your feedback based on how they've been recently.
Please vote based on CUSTOMER SERVICE, not rate, on your MAIN CURRENT ACCOUNT over the LAST SIX MONTHS.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/13-02-2012/which-current-account-is-the-best-worst-for-customer-services-feb2012
Is it ok to use a 2for1 voucher on a first date? Valentine's is coming, has the use of vouchers finally broken through the last taboo? Is it acceptable to use a 2for1 voucher on a first date? We asked this three years ago, let's see if it's changed ...
Imagine Bob asks Sarah to dinner on a first date, saying he'll pay. When the bill comes, he pulls out a 2for1 voucher – what advice would you give Sarah?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/06-02-2012/is-it-ok-to-use-a-2for1-voucher-on-a-first-date
What'll happen to house prices in 2012?Annual UK house prices have reportedly fallen around 1% in the last year. So it's time for our regular poll to ask you where you think they'll go next.
What do you think'll happen to UK house prices over the next 12 months?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/31-01-2012/whatll-happen-to-house-prices-in-2012
Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?The January sales are perhaps the cheapest time of year to do Christmas shopping – so have you been out buying presents and decorations?
Which of these is nearest to your situation?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/23-01-2012/have-you-done-your-christmas-shopping-yet
How much are you worth?If you ...
ADD UP your home's value & all other assets eg, pension funds
THEN SUBTRACT all debts (including mortgage)
… how much are you worth – or how much in debt are you?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/16-01-2012/how-much-are-you-worth
Should people need sell their home for long term care?It's a highly emotive issue – and a difficult one for policy makers. So we've deliberately got rid of the shades of grey and made this as simple and stark a hypothetical choice as possible.
When the elderly need to go into long-term supported care, should they be forced to sell their home to raise the cash or should it be protected and the taxpayer foot the bill?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/09-01-2012/should-you-be-forced-to-sell-your-home-to-pay-for-long-term-care
Are you an financial optimist for 2012? How do you view your (or your family's) personal finances for the year ahead?
Are things going to be better or worse for you by the end of 2012?
Choose an option according to your financial situation...
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/03-01-2012/are-you-an-financial-optimist-for-2012
Which company do you think's worst?Last week, we asked people to vote for companies that make our lives better. Now we want to know which make your life miserable.
We've selected 60 big UK companies across a variety of sectors to choose from.
Please pick up to five companies you're NOT a fan of ...
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/28-12-2011/which-company-do-you-thinks-worst
What's your favourite company?Christmas is nearly here, goodwill and good cheer. So why not celebrate those companies who actually make our lives better.
We've selected 60 big UK companies across a variety of sectors to choose from. Please pick up to five companies you're a fan of ...
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/20-12-2011/-whats-your-favourite-company
Would you cancel Christmas? It's nearly here. For some it conjures a picture of smiling children, fun, family and festive frivolity; for others it means stress, present pressure, debts and chores.
So if we had a big red CANCEL CHRISTMAS button that'd make the whole thing disappear (and just add the days to your holiday entitlement), would you press it?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/12-12-2011/would-you-cancel-christmas
Does it feel right for a woman to earn more than a man? A hundred years ago, men were often the sole breadwinners, now it usually takes two. Yet have attitudes within relationships really changed?
For a straight couple, which of the following's closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/06-12-2011/does-it-feel-right-for-a-woman-to-earn-more-than-a-man
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