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Premium Bonds vs Investing UK: Which One Suits You?

Last updated: 21 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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June 23, 2026
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How Does Sprive AutoSave Work?

Sprive AutoSave2026 Guide Sprive AutoSave, explained in plain English Last updated: 19 July 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have run my Nationwide mortgage through Sprive since October 2021, so …
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June 22, 2026
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Best Graduation Gifts 2026: 16 Cool, Unexpected UK Finds

The best graduation gifts for 2026: 16 design-led, unexpected UK finds for the creative, the traveller and the first-flat starter. Cool, not tat.
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June 21, 2026
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Best E-Readers UK 2026: Kindle, Kobo and reMarkable

Kindle, Kobo or reMarkable? Our pick of the best e-readers in the UK for 2026, for every budget and a splurge for note-takers.
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June 20, 2026
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Tembo Money Review UK

My honest Tembo Money review after years of real use: HomeSaver rates, Lifetime ISAs, the mortgage service and the referral, tested for UK savers.
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June 18, 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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Last updated: 19 July 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have a Nationwide mortgage and have been testing mortgage overpayment tools since 2021, including Sprive alongside manual standing orders and …
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Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance If you need to file a Self Assessment tax return in the UK, the TaxFix vs GoSimpleTax question keeps coming up. …
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