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Take your monthly income (This could be from your salary, pension, as well as any benefit) and let us know roughly what percentage of this is spent on your rent on a monthly basis. If you have joint finances, please give your costs as a proportion of your total household income.
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10 June 2024
Competition is hotting up again, with 'bribes' of up to £175 offered to those willing to switch. So whether you wanted better service, interest on your savings or just free cash – tell us when you last switched? Or if it's been a while or you've never done it, tell us why.
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3 June 2024
Millions overpay for broadband when their original contract ends – but sometimes there are legitimate reasons to stay with a provider (such as speed or customer service). So this week, we want to know how long you've been with your broadband provider and, if you're a loyal customer, what's encouraged you to stay?
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27 May 2024
The summer holidays are rapidly approaching, with many making plans to head overseas. So this week, we want to know how you normally pay for things when you're abroad. Do you stick to cash, or prefer paying by card?
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20 May 2024
It's the deadline for English students to apply for student loans this Friday. We've often highlighted the hidden parental contribution which means parents are expected to pay towards their children's living costs while studying at uni – yet even those getting the maximum support often need more to live off. So this week, we want to know if your kids go (or went to uni), if you help(ed) them out financially, and how much you contribute(d).
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13 May 2024
From Monday 10 June, all cats aged 20+ weeks must be microchipped and have their details registered on a database – failure to do so could ultimately result in a £500 fine. So, we want to know two things: do you own a cat, and is your furry friend already microchipped?
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6 May 2024
There has been a small spark of recovery in energy switching in recent weeks, as providers have dropped the prices of their fixed deals. With that in mind, this week we want to know whether you've switched or fixed your energy bills in the past six months and why (or why not)?
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29 April 2024
The cost of living crisis has resulted in many taking on extra credit card debt – in some cases just to cover basic necessities. So this week, we want to know how much credit card debt you have in total and whether this has increased over the past 12 months.
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22 April 2024
With the rise of online marketplace Vinted, eBay's announcement it has scrapped charges levied on those selling pre-owned clothes and Ted Baker's recent financial woes, this week we want to know how you buy the majority of your clothes – whether online or on the high-street, if new or pre-owned.
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15 April 2024
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. If you have joint finances, please give your costs as a proportion of your total household income.
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8 April 2024
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