MoneySaving Poll Archive
House Prices: Would you prefer them to rise or fall?
Poll started 06 May 2008. House Prices: Would you prefer them to rise or fall? For the first time in many years it's been reported there’s an annual fall in house prices (by 1%). For most things, falling prices benefit consumers. In house prices they help first time buyers and upgraders, but are worrying for those with little equity in their homes or those planning to sell. What’s your instinct? Which of these would you prefer?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/06-05-2008/house-prices-would-you-em-prefer-em-them-to-rise-or-fall
Poll started 06 May 2008. House Prices: Would you prefer them to rise or fall? For the first time in many years it's been reported there’s an annual fall in house prices (by 1%). For most things, falling prices benefit consumers. In house prices they help first time buyers and upgraders, but are worrying for those with little equity in their homes or those planning to sell. What’s your instinct? Which of these would you prefer?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/06-05-2008/house-prices-would-you-em-prefer-em-them-to-rise-or-fall
Can you spot a BIG company?
Poll Started 28 April 2008: The ‘Can you spot a BIG company’ quiz. There are 11 companies listed below; ten of the UK’s biggest companies (or technically the biggest listed on the London Stock Exchange) and one other. The rankings are based on ‘market capital’, which is the current stock market valuation of all those listed as at 28 April 2008 according to Sunday Times data. The answer will be in next week’s email Vote for which you think ISN’T a top ten UK company… And no cheating and looking it up!
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/29-04-2008/can-you-spot-a-big-company
Poll Started 28 April 2008: The ‘Can you spot a BIG company’ quiz. There are 11 companies listed below; ten of the UK’s biggest companies (or technically the biggest listed on the London Stock Exchange) and one other. The rankings are based on ‘market capital’, which is the current stock market valuation of all those listed as at 28 April 2008 according to Sunday Times data. The answer will be in next week’s email Vote for which you think ISN’T a top ten UK company… And no cheating and looking it up!
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/29-04-2008/can-you-spot-a-big-company
Income Tax: Do you agree with the Govt’s changes?
Poll Started 21 April 2008: Income Tax: Do you agree with the Govt’s changes? There’s a possible backbench rebellion against the govt’s 6 April tax changes. The basic rate’s been cut from 22% to 20%; but the old 10% starting band has been dropped to pay for it. The main winners: Those earning above £15,075 pay less tax. The main losers: Those earning between £5,435 and £15,075 pay more tax. Some people will have this made up by tax credits but its estimated 5.3m won't. Calculate your tax gain or loss. Which of these is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/21-04-2008/income-tax-do-you-agree-with-the-govt-s-changes
Poll Started 21 April 2008: Income Tax: Do you agree with the Govt’s changes? There’s a possible backbench rebellion against the govt’s 6 April tax changes. The basic rate’s been cut from 22% to 20%; but the old 10% starting band has been dropped to pay for it. The main winners: Those earning above £15,075 pay less tax. The main losers: Those earning between £5,435 and £15,075 pay more tax. Some people will have this made up by tax credits but its estimated 5.3m won't. Calculate your tax gain or loss. Which of these is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/21-04-2008/income-tax-do-you-agree-with-the-govt-s-changes
Have you ever read the Ts and Cs?
Poll started 15 April 2008: Have you ever read the Ts and Cs? Whether it's bank accounts, credit cards or mobile phone contracts, the devil’s in the detail. Yet does anyone actually read it? Which of these is closest to your situation? Have you ever read the Ts and Cs?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/15-04-2008/have-you-ever-read-the-ts-and-cs
Poll started 15 April 2008: Have you ever read the Ts and Cs? Whether it's bank accounts, credit cards or mobile phone contracts, the devil’s in the detail. Yet does anyone actually read it? Which of these is closest to your situation? Have you ever read the Ts and Cs?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/15-04-2008/have-you-ever-read-the-ts-and-cs
When were you last asked for ID?
Poll started 08 April 2008:When were you last asked for ID? How young do MoneySavers look? How old were you when you were last asked for ID before you were allowed to buy alcohol?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/08-04-2008/when-were-you-last-asked-for-id
Poll started 08 April 2008:When were you last asked for ID? How young do MoneySavers look? How old were you when you were last asked for ID before you were allowed to buy alcohol?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/08-04-2008/when-were-you-last-asked-for-id
Is the TV Licence fee worth it?
Poll Started 1st April 2008:Is the TV licence fee worth it?It costs £135.50 a year for any home with a colour TV, and pays for the BBC - that's TV, radio, regional programmes and BBC online (Read the TV Licence Guide). We’ve run the same poll twice before, have views changed? Is it worth it? Which of these is nearest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/01-04-2008/is-the-tv-licence-fee-worth-it
Poll Started 1st April 2008:Is the TV licence fee worth it?It costs £135.50 a year for any home with a colour TV, and pays for the BBC - that's TV, radio, regional programmes and BBC online (Read the TV Licence Guide). We’ve run the same poll twice before, have views changed? Is it worth it? Which of these is nearest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/01-04-2008/is-the-tv-licence-fee-worth-it
Have you ever cheated the taxman?
Poll started 25 March 2008:Have you ever cheated the taxman? Have you ever not declared earnings, left money in a hidden account, or not paid tax when you should? It is of course a crime, and being cracked down on ever more harshly. How widespread is tax evasion? Which is the closest to your situation? Over your life have you knowingly:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/25-03-2008/have-you-ever-cheated-the-taxman
Poll started 25 March 2008:Have you ever cheated the taxman? Have you ever not declared earnings, left money in a hidden account, or not paid tax when you should? It is of course a crime, and being cracked down on ever more harshly. How widespread is tax evasion? Which is the closest to your situation? Over your life have you knowingly:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/25-03-2008/have-you-ever-cheated-the-taxman
What's the cost of parking fines?
Poll Started 17 March 2008:What’s the cost of parking fines? The free Budget Planner microcategorises spending, but the car section doesn’t include fines. Are these now such an annual part of people’s expenditure that they should be included? Are parking fines so unavoilable in our clamping culture that they should be factored in? What’s your typical annual spend on parking fines?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/17-03-2008/what-s-the-cost-of-parking-fines
Poll Started 17 March 2008:What’s the cost of parking fines? The free Budget Planner microcategorises spending, but the car section doesn’t include fines. Are these now such an annual part of people’s expenditure that they should be included? Are parking fines so unavoilable in our clamping culture that they should be factored in? What’s your typical annual spend on parking fines?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/17-03-2008/what-s-the-cost-of-parking-fines
The MSE European Referendum
Poll started 11 March 2008 The MSE European Referendum: what'd be your vote on the Lisbon Treaty? Last week in parliament there was a major spat about whether to have a referendum either on the new European Lisbon Treaty (which replaced the constitution) or even on Britain in Europe itself. As the decision was 'no referendum', I thought it'd be fun to see what MoneySavers think. Which is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/11-03-2008/the-mse-european-referendum
Poll started 11 March 2008 The MSE European Referendum: what'd be your vote on the Lisbon Treaty? Last week in parliament there was a major spat about whether to have a referendum either on the new European Lisbon Treaty (which replaced the constitution) or even on Britain in Europe itself. As the decision was 'no referendum', I thought it'd be fun to see what MoneySavers think. Which is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/11-03-2008/the-mse-european-referendum
Would you steal someone else’s post?
Poll Started 4 Mar 2008. Would you steal someone elses post? Imagine a magazine you love arrives in a transparent envelope addressed to someone who used to live at your address. You have no forwarding address and no way to get in touch with them. Which of these is closest to what you’d do?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/04-03-2008/would-you-steal-someone-else-s-post
Poll Started 4 Mar 2008. Would you steal someone elses post? Imagine a magazine you love arrives in a transparent envelope addressed to someone who used to live at your address. You have no forwarding address and no way to get in touch with them. Which of these is closest to what you’d do?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/04-03-2008/would-you-steal-someone-else-s-post
Who wears the financial trousers?
Poll started 25 Feb 2008:Who wears the financial trousers in your relationship? Which of these is closest to your set-up?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/25-02-2008/who-wears-the-financial-trousers
Poll started 25 Feb 2008:Who wears the financial trousers in your relationship? Which of these is closest to your set-up?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/25-02-2008/who-wears-the-financial-trousers
How low would you stoop for cash?
Poll started 18 Feb 2008: How low would you stoop for cash? You’re walking down the street minding your own business when you spot a coin on the ground. How much would it have to be worth for you to pick it up (assuming it’s not stuck down as a joke)? What's the least you'd stoop down for?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/18-02-2008/how-low-would-you-stoop-for-cash
Poll started 18 Feb 2008: How low would you stoop for cash? You’re walking down the street minding your own business when you spot a coin on the ground. How much would it have to be worth for you to pick it up (assuming it’s not stuck down as a joke)? What's the least you'd stoop down for?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/18-02-2008/how-low-would-you-stoop-for-cash
What’s a fair divorce settlement?
Poll Started 12 Feb 2007: What’s a fair divorce settlement? With a number of high-profile cases flooding through the courts, here’s a sample scenario, designed to raise a number of issues… The Scenario: Janet and John have been married six years and had two children. Sadly they no longer get on and so agree to a divorce - no third parties are involved. They met the year after John sold his business for £10 million (Janet had limited assets), and have since lived together without either working. John has agreed to provide generous maintenance and costs for the children already. Which of the following is closest to your idea of a fair settlement from John to Janet? Please indicate your gender when voting (to see if that makes a difference):
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/12-02-2008/what-s-a-fair-divorce-settlement
Poll Started 12 Feb 2007: What’s a fair divorce settlement? With a number of high-profile cases flooding through the courts, here’s a sample scenario, designed to raise a number of issues… The Scenario: Janet and John have been married six years and had two children. Sadly they no longer get on and so agree to a divorce - no third parties are involved. They met the year after John sold his business for £10 million (Janet had limited assets), and have since lived together without either working. John has agreed to provide generous maintenance and costs for the children already. Which of the following is closest to your idea of a fair settlement from John to Janet? Please indicate your gender when voting (to see if that makes a difference):
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/12-02-2008/what-s-a-fair-divorce-settlement
How often do you wash?
Poll Started 04 Feb 2008:How often do you wash? Don’t worry we’re talking clothes. By washing less you cut your electricity bill and for those with a water meter your water bill too. We’re specifically talking trousers/jeans/skirts here, as they’re washed less. So, how many wears before a wash on average?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/04-02-2008/how-often-do-you-wash
Poll Started 04 Feb 2008:How often do you wash? Don’t worry we’re talking clothes. By washing less you cut your electricity bill and for those with a water meter your water bill too. We’re specifically talking trousers/jeans/skirts here, as they’re washed less. So, how many wears before a wash on average?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/04-02-2008/how-often-do-you-wash
Bank Charges Poll: Fine v Payout
Poll Started 29 Jan 2008: Bank Charges Poll: Fine v Payout. During the Bank Charges Test case HBOS’s lawyer said customers prefer a payment to be made even if it means a bank charges them a fee. The Office of Fair Trading disagreed, saying it believes customers would prefer the payment not to be made, giving them a chance to make alternative arrangements. If you had paid for something – whether a £1 bag of carrots – or your monthly mortgage payment – which took you beyond your overdraft limit without realising, would you prefer:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/29-01-2008/bank-charges-poll-fine-v-payout
Poll Started 29 Jan 2008: Bank Charges Poll: Fine v Payout. During the Bank Charges Test case HBOS’s lawyer said customers prefer a payment to be made even if it means a bank charges them a fee. The Office of Fair Trading disagreed, saying it believes customers would prefer the payment not to be made, giving them a chance to make alternative arrangements. If you had paid for something – whether a £1 bag of carrots – or your monthly mortgage payment – which took you beyond your overdraft limit without realising, would you prefer:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/29-01-2008/bank-charges-poll-fine-v-payout
Will house prices crash?
Poll Started 21 January 2008: Will house prices crash? What's your feeling on what will happen to UK house prices in 2008?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/21-01-2008/will-house-prices-crash
Poll Started 21 January 2008: Will house prices crash? What's your feeling on what will happen to UK house prices in 2008?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/21-01-2008/will-house-prices-crash
Are cheap chicks chic?
Poll started 14 January 2008: Are cheap chicks chic? A collection of TV chefs, including Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, are campaigning about the poor way our chickens are kept. Yet this helps keep prices down. Which of the following is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/14-01-2008/are-cheap-chicks-chic
Poll started 14 January 2008: Are cheap chicks chic? A collection of TV chefs, including Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, are campaigning about the poor way our chickens are kept. Yet this helps keep prices down. Which of the following is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/14-01-2008/are-cheap-chicks-chic
Do you spend more than you earn?
Poll Started: 07 Jan 08 The core assessment of anyone's finances is finding out if you spend more than you earn. The free Budget Planner tells you exactly that and was last week downloaded by over 30,000 people. What was your initial result (before you started planning any cut-backs)?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/07-01-2008/do-you-spend-more-than-you-earn
Poll Started: 07 Jan 08 The core assessment of anyone's finances is finding out if you spend more than you earn. The free Budget Planner tells you exactly that and was last week downloaded by over 30,000 people. What was your initial result (before you started planning any cut-backs)?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/07-01-2008/do-you-spend-more-than-you-earn
What is cooking?
Poll Started 31 Dec 2007: What is cooking? Modern life’s changed; while many Old Style MoneySavers still cook every ounce of a meal, getting the best possible value out of every morsel of food, many more favour convenience allowing the supermarkets a role in dinner’s preparation. Scan down the list… which is the first point you would say is “cooking”?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/31-12-2007/what-is-em-cooking-em
Poll Started 31 Dec 2007: What is cooking? Modern life’s changed; while many Old Style MoneySavers still cook every ounce of a meal, getting the best possible value out of every morsel of food, many more favour convenience allowing the supermarkets a role in dinner’s preparation. Scan down the list… which is the first point you would say is “cooking”?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/31-12-2007/what-is-em-cooking-em
Was 2007 fiscal fun or a cash crisis?
Poll Started 24 Dec 2007: Was 2007 fiscal fun or a cash crisis? Do you think 2008 will be a better year for you financially than 2007? Which of these is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/24-12-2007/was-2007-fiscal-fun-or-a-cash-crisis
Poll Started 24 Dec 2007: Was 2007 fiscal fun or a cash crisis? Do you think 2008 will be a better year for you financially than 2007? Which of these is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/24-12-2007/was-2007-fiscal-fun-or-a-cash-crisis
Festive Frolics or Foroughly Fed Up?
Poll Started Dec 18 2007: Festive Frolics or Foroughly Fed Up?It’s Christmas and winter festivals time; yet as we’ve been in the festive season for a seeming age already are you still excited, or fed up and wishing it was all ready all over? Which of the following best fits your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/18-12-2007/festive-frolics-or-foroughly-fed-up
Poll Started Dec 18 2007: Festive Frolics or Foroughly Fed Up?It’s Christmas and winter festivals time; yet as we’ve been in the festive season for a seeming age already are you still excited, or fed up and wishing it was all ready all over? Which of the following best fits your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/18-12-2007/festive-frolics-or-foroughly-fed-up
What's the cost of Christmas? How much do you think you will spend this year?
Poll Started 11 Dec 2007:How much with you spend on Christmas. I ran a similar poll two years ago (view results) and it will be interesting to see if the Credit Crunch is changing spending habits. How much do you think you will spend this year?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/11-12-2007/what-s-the-cost-of-christmas-how-much-do-you-think-you-will-spend-this-year
Poll Started 11 Dec 2007:How much with you spend on Christmas. I ran a similar poll two years ago (view results) and it will be interesting to see if the Credit Crunch is changing spending habits. How much do you think you will spend this year?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/11-12-2007/what-s-the-cost-of-christmas-how-much-do-you-think-you-will-spend-this-year
How do your savings compare to your earnings?
Poll Started 04 Dec 2007:A month ago I ran a poll to see how much debt people had compared to their annual income; the results (view them) were fascinating, so I thought this time I’d run a poll find out how much those who save have. How to work it out: Step 1: Add up all your savings. Then if you have any debts (excluding a mortgage) subtract that (though also read the Should I Pay Off My Debts With Savings article). Step 2: Divide the total by your annual income. E.g. If you’ve saved £5,000 and earn £20,000 your savings are a quarter of your earnings.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/04-12-2007/how-do-your-savings-compare-to-your-earnings
Poll Started 04 Dec 2007:A month ago I ran a poll to see how much debt people had compared to their annual income; the results (view them) were fascinating, so I thought this time I’d run a poll find out how much those who save have. How to work it out: Step 1: Add up all your savings. Then if you have any debts (excluding a mortgage) subtract that (though also read the Should I Pay Off My Debts With Savings article). Step 2: Divide the total by your annual income. E.g. If you’ve saved £5,000 and earn £20,000 your savings are a quarter of your earnings.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/04-12-2007/how-do-your-savings-compare-to-your-earnings
Who are you?
Poll Started 26 Nov 2007 So MoneySavers… Who are you and how old are you? As we don’t data mine on the site, I’ve no idea, and it’d be useful to know to work out how many people will be interested in certain deals… so please let us know.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/26-11-2007/who-are-you
Poll Started 26 Nov 2007 So MoneySavers… Who are you and how old are you? As we don’t data mine on the site, I’ve no idea, and it’d be useful to know to work out how many people will be interested in certain deals… so please let us know.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/26-11-2007/who-are-you
Should Squatters have rights?
Poll Started 17 Nov. Should squatters have rights? Roughly speaking, if a squatter enters an unoccupied building, without breaking and entering, and then secures the building like a home, they’ve a legal right to stay and it's tough to evict them. Some say that as properties are in short supply as they are right now, squatting ensures empty buildings are made use of, helping all of us; others say property ownership is a right and squatting is just legal theft. Which of the following is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/19-11-2007/should-squatters-have-rights
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Poll Started 17 Nov. Should squatters have rights? Roughly speaking, if a squatter enters an unoccupied building, without breaking and entering, and then secures the building like a home, they’ve a legal right to stay and it's tough to evict them. Some say that as properties are in short supply as they are right now, squatting ensures empty buildings are made use of, helping all of us; others say property ownership is a right and squatting is just legal theft. Which of the following is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/19-11-2007/should-squatters-have-rights
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