Subscriptions have boomed during the pandemic as many of us spent more time at home. Yet providers know once they hook you in, you don't leave, even if you've stopped using the service – that's why they offer free or cheap trials.

Some three million households in the UK have taken on a new pet since the start of the pandemic, figures show. This week, we want to know how much you spend on your pet(s) a year.

Are smartphones a tool that allow kids more freedom, or just another digital distraction? This week, we want to know what age you think it's generally acceptable for a child to have their first mobile phone.

This week in England saw so-called 'Freedom Day' with virtually all restrictions being lifted, and similar lockdown easing is happening across other UK nations. So this feels the right time to test the pulse of your finances.

Every six months, we ask for your help to track the quality of customer service provided by banks. By comparing your answers with last time, we can see which have got better or worse.

We all have to do it – deal with bills, bank online, book travel and holidays, file letters and receipts, sort out problems with the home, cope with tax credits and benefits and more. But how long does your personal admin take?

‌Your credit report can strongly influence whether you get a particular mortgage, credit card deal, mobile phone contract or cheap energy tariff, and sometimes even the rate. But when did you last check yours?

Smoking in enclosed public spaces has been banned since 2007 (2006 in Scotland). Now, five councils in England have reportedly banned smoking outside pubs, cafés and restaurants. How far do you think the smoking ban should go?

If you access your current account by app, please rate it in our weekly poll.

With top-pick rates rising, it's important to check your savings are earning as much interest as they can – and if not, move them. Yet we know switching isn't everyone's top priority. So when was the last time you moved your cash into a higher-paying account?