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Best Investment Referral Deals in the UK (2026): Free Shares, Fee-Free Months, Easy Bonuses

Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Looking for the best investment referral deals in the UK? This guide rounds up the top offers right now, from free …
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February 16, 2026
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Zopa Biscuit vs Chase cashback, interest, fees & referral bonuses

Last updated: 9 June 2026 This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral bonus at no extra cost to you. It …
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February 15, 2026
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Sprive overpayment rules: limits, fees & what to check (UK)

Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have been overpaying my Nationwide mortgage since October 2021, using both Sprive and manual payments, so the notes below reflect …
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February 8, 2026
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Mobbin review: is it worth it?

Last updated: 27 March 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance 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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February 8, 2026
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Mortgage Overpayment UK: How It Works, Limits and How to Save (2026)

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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Sprive Mortgage App Review UK: Honest Verdict After 4 Years (2026)

Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. I've been using Sprive …
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February 8, 2026
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Olivia Guillot In between blinks at Glasshouse Review: 2026

Last updated: 19 May 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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May 19, 2026
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Tom Insurance Review (UK): My Honest Take

Last updated: 14 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional or financial advice. Cool Factor: …
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June 14, 2026
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Is Sprive Any Good? Honest UK Verdict for Homeowners

Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Quick context before the verdict: I pay a Nationwide mortgage myself and have put £100 a month through Sprive since October …
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April 4, 2024
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What Perfume Do Billionaires Wear? The Honest Answer (2026)

Last updated: 26 March 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This post contains links …
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CoolCuration is an independent UK platform covering the intersections of design, technology, culture, and personal finance. We started in November 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, with a straightforward idea: find good things …
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Cecily Brown Serpentine Review: Picture Making Is a Belated Homecoming Worth Your Afternoon

Last updated: 24 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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