YOUR VOTES HAVE BEEN COUNTED!

We ran a 3-month poll to gather some insight from you.

Have a look at the results on topical points which include the January 2011 VAT increase, money matters and holidays.

Previous poll results:

Are you planning a big purchase before VAT goes up on 4 January 2011?

No, changes to VAT don't affect my purchase decisions - 45%

Yes - 19%

I'm too focused on Christmas - 19%

I didn't know VAT was going up - 17%

53 votes 8 Dec '10 to 5 Jan '11

January 24th is the most financially depressing day of the year for many of us... Do you agree? How do you feel?

Optimistic. I'll buy a lotto ticket! - 32%

Fine. I stuck to my festive season budget - 32%

Indifferent. I take each day as it comes - 28%

Depressed. I spent too much over the holidays - 8%

25 votes 10 Jan to 20 Jan '11

If you had money problems, who would you talk to first?

Spouse/partner - 31%

Parents - 31%

Other family members - 6%

My lender - 13%

I don't ever have money problems - 13%

Other - 6%

20 votes 20 Jan to 30 Jan '11

Which of these bills/expenses is your first priority?

Mortgage/Rent - 64%

Utility Bills (Water, Electricity etc) - 15%

Mobile Phone - 6%

Credit Cards/Store Cards - 6%

Council Tax - 6%

Other - 3%

33 votes 31 Jan to 08 Feb '11

Are you planning a holiday abroad this year?

Yes, I've budgeted for it - 42%

Yes, although I haven't budgeted for it - 26%

I'm not sure, I haven't thought that far ahead yet - 16%

No, I prefer taking my holiday in the UK - 3%

31 votes 08 Feb to 17 Feb '11