Poll

Poll Started 13 Oct 2008: Bank Bailout Referendum The government is to invest £37billion in a part nationalisation of RBS/Natwest and the to-be-merged Lloyds/HBOS. Plus it's going to guarantee interbank loans with a potential exposure of £100s billions. If there were a referendum on this issue would you support it?

Poll Started 06 October 2008. What class are you? It’s an old fashioned concept, but still something that’s talked about. The aim is for you instinctively to say where you think you fit. There are deliberately no definitions below; in a few weeks the same poll will be repeated with them to see if that changes the result.

Poll Started 30 Sep 08. Who do you trust to run the economy? We’ve just seen worldwide financial turmoil on an unprecedented level. Which of the following couples would you choose to run the economy, there’s no “no one” option as the aim is to find your top pick of those available. Important. Forget ALL other political issues, choose if it were ONLY about the economy.

Poll Started 22 Sept 2008. Are you a knock-off Nigel or Nigella? While walking down your local high street, you’re approached by someone with a plastic bag full of almost certainly fake DVDs of films you want to see. Buying one's generally considered a criminal offence, yet the trade persists. Which is nearest to your reaction?

Poll started 15 September 2008. What'd you do in a burning building? Decision-making psychology plays a huge part in how we make money judgements, so for a bit of fun, here’s a classic dilemma: Important. Please read the scenario before answering. You’re in a cinema watching a film and a fire starts, scaring the begeebies out of you. There are four possible outcomes… You walk & everyone else walks… most people get out safely. You run & everyone else walks… you definitely get out safely, others don't. You walk & everyone else runs… many get killed, you’re definitely one. You run & everyone else runs… many get killed, you’re possibly one. You don't know what everyone else will do. Would you...

Poll started 8 September 2008: Should the tax and benefits system prioritise families? The benefits and tax credits systems provide more support and finances for families or single parents with children rather than singles or couples without. The arguments for include: Bringing up children is costly and can be difficult. This helps provide better welfare for the nation’s children, to ensure all can start on a stronger footing. The arguments against include: People shouldn’t have children unless they can afford them. On an overpopulated planet why should those who choose to not have kids be financially disadvantaged? We all contribute via taxation, so we should all gain equally. Excluding the specific child benefit, and looking more at family tax credits and benefits, which of these is closest to your situation and view?

Poll Started 02 Sept 2008: Have high fuel costs changed the way you drive? The price of petrol is at a record high. There are three main ways to cut the cost of fuel; you can drive more efficiently, up your car/van/bike's efficiency via decluttering and other tricks, and use comparison sites to find cheaper fuel. Read the full cheap petrol & diesel guide for full info. Which of the following best describes changes you’ve made in the last two years? This applies to van and bike drivers too.

How does your income compare to your wealth? Are you asset rich and cash poor? Do you earn a lot but own nothing? Or are you just badly in debt?

Poll started 18 August 2008: Are you a voucherista or voucherhata? The growth of discount vouchers has seen the rise of Voucheristas; people who choose their restaurants, shops and days out based on whether there’s a voucher. Yet, sadly some are embarrassed or think it's uncouth to use them, especially when eating out. Which is nearest your experience of using vouchers?

Poll Started 12 August 2008: Which paper do you read? We thought it’d be interesting to find out what newspapers MoneySavers read. If you read more than one, please pick the paper you read MOST in a typical week.