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Sprive vs Manual Overpaying: Which Method Pays Your Mortgage Off Faster?

Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have been overpaying my Nationwide mortgage since October 2021, using Sprive's auto-save alongside manual payments, so this comparison is based …
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March 5, 2026
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ChatGPT Gets a Fresh Upgrade: GPT-5.3 Instant Rolls Out

OpenAI has shipped a new version of its default “Instant” ChatGPT model: GPT-5.3 Instant. The headline changes are practical: a more natural tone, fewer unnecessary refusals, and stronger web-search synthesis, with OpenAI also claiming …
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March 4, 2026
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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17e Buyer’s Guide: Every Upgrade That Matters

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March 3, 2026
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Rose Wylie at the Royal Academy Review: A Look at the London Exhibition

By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you …
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March 2, 2026
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Octopus Tracker Tariff Explained: Daily Pricing, Risks and Savings (2026)

Last updated: 29 March 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
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March 2, 2026
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Can You Leave Octopus Energy Anytime? Exit Fees, Switching Rules, and What Happens Next

Last updated: 29 March 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
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March 1, 2026

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Last updated: 11 April 2026 By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This article contains affiliate …
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Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance We have been overpaying our own mortgage since 2020 and have used both manual standing orders and apps like Sprive to …
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February 8, 2026
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Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Monzo savings pots are one of the most useful features in UK banking, and most people still are not using them …
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Last updated: 22 March 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This Eufy Make E1 review is the result of a full month with one of the most talked-about creative gadgets to …
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Last updated: 2 April 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
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V&A East Museum Review: Opening Day First Look Last updated: 20 April 2026 By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do …
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April 23, 2026

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