MoneySaving Poll Archive
How much would you ask for back?
Poll Started 01 July 2008. How much would you ask for back? If you had lent a friend money, would you always ask for it back, or does it have to be above a certain amount before you bother? Which is closest to your typical answer?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/01-07-2008/how-much-would-you-ask-for-back
Poll Started 01 July 2008. How much would you ask for back? If you had lent a friend money, would you always ask for it back, or does it have to be above a certain amount before you bother? Which is closest to your typical answer?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/01-07-2008/how-much-would-you-ask-for-back
Would you buy cheap child-sweatshop made clothes?
Poll Started 23 June 2008. Would you buy cheap child-sweatshop made clothes? There’ve been reports this week that some Primark clothes have been finished off using child labour. If this is confirmed, will it change the way you shop there? Which of the following is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/23-06-2008/would-you-buy-cheap-child-sweatshop-made-clothes
Poll Started 23 June 2008. Would you buy cheap child-sweatshop made clothes? There’ve been reports this week that some Primark clothes have been finished off using child labour. If this is confirmed, will it change the way you shop there? Which of the following is closest to your view?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/23-06-2008/would-you-buy-cheap-child-sweatshop-made-clothes
Do you leave the tap on when you brush your teeth?
Poll Started 16 June 2008. Do you leave the tap on when you brush your teeth? How far’s the ‘conserve water’ message reached? When brushing your teeth, do you only use enough water to wet the brush, or keep the tap streaming throughout? Are those with water meters more likely to turn it off? (see the Water Bills cost cutting guide to find out if you can save with a meter). Which of these is closest to your situation?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/16-06-2008/do-you-leave-the-tap-on-when-you-brush-your-teeth
Poll Started 16 June 2008. Do you leave the tap on when you brush your teeth? How far’s the ‘conserve water’ message reached? When brushing your teeth, do you only use enough water to wet the brush, or keep the tap streaming throughout? Are those with water meters more likely to turn it off? (see the Water Bills cost cutting guide to find out if you can save with a meter). Which of these is closest to your situation?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/16-06-2008/do-you-leave-the-tap-on-when-you-brush-your-teeth
Money Quiz: Can you work it out?
Poll started 09 June 08. Money Quiz: Can you work it out? The question looks simple, but I did it as a poll a few years ago and less than one in three people got it right – will you? The correct answer will be in next week’s MoneySaving E-mail Which one of these will give you a better return?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/09-06-2008/money-quiz-can-you-work-it-out
Poll started 09 June 08. Money Quiz: Can you work it out? The question looks simple, but I did it as a poll a few years ago and less than one in three people got it right – will you? The correct answer will be in next week’s MoneySaving E-mail Which one of these will give you a better return?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/09-06-2008/money-quiz-can-you-work-it-out
Have you ever been upgraded on a flight?
Poll Started 2 June 2008: Have you ever been upgraded on a flight? It’s the holy grail of all travellers to hear those glorious words “we’re upgrading you" - yet how often does it really happen? Have you ever been upgraded from economy to premium economy, business, or first class? Which of these is closest to your experience?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/02-06-2008/have-you-ever-been-upgraded-on-a-flight
Poll Started 2 June 2008: Have you ever been upgraded on a flight? It’s the holy grail of all travellers to hear those glorious words “we’re upgrading you" - yet how often does it really happen? Have you ever been upgraded from economy to premium economy, business, or first class? Which of these is closest to your experience?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/02-06-2008/have-you-ever-been-upgraded-on-a-flight
How much do you earn?
Poll Started 26 May 2008: Are MoneySavers for richer or for poorer? If you're on this site you're looking to save money or beat the system. Does that mean site users are likely to be richer as they're financially savvy, or poorer as they're here for help... how do you fit in? How much do you earn a year? Please include pensions / benefits / other income
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/26-05-2008/how-much-do-you-earn
Poll Started 26 May 2008: Are MoneySavers for richer or for poorer? If you're on this site you're looking to save money or beat the system. Does that mean site users are likely to be richer as they're financially savvy, or poorer as they're here for help... how do you fit in? How much do you earn a year? Please include pensions / benefits / other income
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/26-05-2008/how-much-do-you-earn
When would you financially bed your partner?
Poll started 20 May 2008: When it comes to your credit score, it's not marriage, living together or even just holding hands that count. It's all about joint financial products like bank accounts or mortgages (see the credit rating guide). How long before you’d be willing to get a joint account
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/20-05-2008/when-would-you-financially-bed-your-partner
Poll started 20 May 2008: When it comes to your credit score, it's not marriage, living together or even just holding hands that count. It's all about joint financial products like bank accounts or mortgages (see the credit rating guide). How long before you’d be willing to get a joint account
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/20-05-2008/when-would-you-financially-bed-your-partner
What percentage of your after-tax earnings goes on accomodation?
Poll started 12 May 2008: What percentage of your after-tax earnings does your rent or mortgage account for?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/12-05-2008/what-percentage-of-your-after-tax-earnings-goes-on-accomodation
Poll started 12 May 2008: What percentage of your after-tax earnings does your rent or mortgage account for?
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/poll/12-05-2008/what-percentage-of-your-after-tax-earnings-goes-on-accomodation
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
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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
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