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Mobbin review: is it worth it?

Last updated: 17 September 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: Rules, Limits and Every Guide (2026)

Last updated: 17 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I’ve been overpaying my Nationwide mortgage since October 2021, mostly £100 a month through Sprive, alongside manual payments to the lender. …
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February 8, 2026
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Sprive Mortgage App Review UK: Honest Verdict After 4 Years (2026)

Last updated: 19 July 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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Grubby Review UK 2026: A Year of Vegan Meal Kits Tested

Last updated: 7 August 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. If you want an …
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February 7, 2026
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Is Sprive Safe? UK Security, FCA Status and Your Money (2026)

Last updated: 19 July 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I've had Sprive connected to my Nationwide bank account and mortgage since October 2021. Everything in this guide is informed by …
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February 5, 2026
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Zonky play sofa honest review (UK): the “play couch” that actually earns its floor space

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 click through and sign up I may earn …
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February 5, 2026

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With the launch of the COOLCURATION website we also mark the launch of our Gift guides. Curated selections of gift ideas from all over the internet tailored to anyone's taste. We look everywhere, from …
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November 11, 2020
Last updated: 22 September 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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Last updated: 19 July 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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Last updated: 10 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance There are hundreds of money-saving apps in the UK app stores. Most of them are rubbish. The best apps to save …
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Last updated: 9 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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November 4, 2025
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Sting narrates a fake wellness clinic, two Argentinians play rap, reggae, rock and then a full rave, and nobody at Brixton sits down for ninety minutes. Our first live music review, and it is …
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September 8, 2026

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