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Monzo Savings Pots Explained: Rates, FSCS Protection and How to Start (2026)

Last updated: 9 September 2026. I re-checked every Monzo savings pots rate against Monzo's own pages on 9 September 2026. By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Monzo savings pots are one of …
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April 19, 2026
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Trading 212 Review UK 2026 — Honest Verdict After 3 Months

Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This Trading 212 review reflects my own experience using the app daily for three months alongside Freetrade, my main broker. This …
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April 19, 2026
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Honest Mobile Review UK 2026: Is It Worth Switching?

Last updated: 4 October 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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April 18, 2026
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Best Savings Options for the New Tax Year UK 2026/27

Last updated: 10 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Every April, we go through the same routine. The ISA allowance resets, savings rates shift, and there is a brief window …
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April 18, 2026
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Best Pet Insurance UK 2026 – Honest Comparison From Real Pet Owners

Last updated: 10 June 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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April 17, 2026
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FYTA Beam G2 Review UK: The Best Smart Plant Sensor We’ve Tried

Last updated: 16 April 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 review contains referral …
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April 16, 2026

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Last updated: 17 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance EnergyFix or float · October 2026 Ofgem says fix. I checked the sums. Ofgem reckons you can beat the October cap …
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August 31, 2026
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Last updated: 24 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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November 11, 2025
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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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November 9, 2020
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The best reusable coffee cups in the UK for 2026, tested for real. Which ones seal, survive the dishwasher and actually get filled by a barista.
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July 19, 2026
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Last updated: 3 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. Cool Factor ★★★★★ 5 …
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Last updated: 21 April 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance A brand new MacBook Air costs over £1,000. A refurbished laptop with the same specs, a 12-month warranty, and a 30-day …
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April 21, 2026

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