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Monzo investment fees cut: what it means and whether it’s worth it

Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Quick take: Monzo investment fees were cut in February 2026 from 0.45% to 0.25% a year (or from 0.35% to 0.20% …
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February 17, 2026
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Google Pixel Watch 4 review (UK): gorgeous, clever, and very “pick a side”

Last updated: 17 February 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 17, 2026

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

Last updated: 3 November 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: 22 August 2026 This article contains affiliate and referral links, which are paid links. If you click one and buy or sign up, I earn a commission or referral bonus at no …
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February 15, 2026
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Sprive overpayment rules: limits, fees & what to check (UK)

Last updated: 13 October 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have been overpaying my mortgage since October 2021, with Nationwide and now Halifax, using both Sprive and manual payments, so …
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February 8, 2026
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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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Last updated: 18 October 2026. I checked every date and rule in this Warm Home Discount guide against GOV.UK on 18 October 2026. By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Affiliate disclosure: This …
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October 19, 2026
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Apple Welcome Home event, UK view: HomeView, Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 prices, release dates and the new LG cameras.
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October 13, 2026
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Our Book of the Month: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Does it hold up in her centenary year? What still works, where it has dated, and which UK edition to buy. #BookOfTheMonth …
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October 25, 2026
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Eight apps and flows new on Mobbin in September 2026, from corner and Curater to Higgsfield's countdown paywall.
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September 7, 2026
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Last updated: 12 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 article contains affiliate …
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April 12, 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 15, 2025

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