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How to Smooth a Lumpy Direct Debit Month: My Monzo Bills Pots and Starling Spaces Setup

Split direct debits into a 1st and a 15th cluster. Fill a Monzo Bills Pot for the 1st via Salary Sorter on payday, and fund a Starling Space for the 15th by standing order. Keep a £30–£40 buffer in each and check monthly that new mandates pay from the right pot.

7 min read Oct 28
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Monzo vs Starling vs Chase UK: Which App Actually Automates Your Budget Best in 2026?

Monzo vs Starling vs Chase UK compared on real budgeting automation — salary sorting, pots, round-ups and spending controls tested in 2026.

5 min read May 4
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