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Vote in our Independent Money poll: How often have you used a Buy Now, Pay Later service? – UK Times

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This week’s money poll

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Previous results

Do you know what interest rate you are getting on your main savings account?

  1. 4%-5% – 52%
  2. Above 2% but below 4% – 26%
  3. Under 2% – 9%
  4. Above 5% – 9%
  5. I don’t know/no savings account used at present – 4%

Which supermarket do you use for your main shopping needs?

  1. Aldi and Lidl – 45%
  2. Tesco – 14%
  3. Asda – 12%
  4. Sainsbury’s – 12%
  5. M&S or Waitrose – 9%
  6. Morrisons – 8%

Do you contribute to a separate pension, in addition to your workplace one?

  1. Yes, a SIPP (Self-Invested Person Pension) – 31%
  2. Yes, a managed private pension – 26%
  3. No, but I want to – 19%
  4. No, and I have no plans to – 13%
  5. Yes, both – 10%

What do you think the state pension age should be?

  1. 65 – 46%
  2. 60 – 29%
  3. 67 – 14%
  4. 70 or higher – 7%
  5. It should vary based on job type/health – 4%

Do you already invest privately (outside of a workplace pension), and if not, would you do so?

  1. Yes, I already invest – 51%
  2. No, I don’t have any interest – 27%
  3. No, I don’t think it’s safe – 11%
  4. I would, but I’m not sure where to start – 7%
  5. I would, but I don’t have spare cash – 4%
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