Kate Hollowood

Chris is a 38 year-old father of two from Essex who's in recovery after beating his gambling addiction.

After a decade trapped in a cycle of gambling and debt, Danny owed payday lenders almost £26,000. With the help of Monzo’s gambling block feature, Danny is now finally debt-free.

“We feel more comfortable when we have control over our own finances”

“We pool our money when we get paid, pay the bills and the mortgage, then halve whatever’s left”

Through stories from real-life relationships, we’re tackling the taboo around couples and their cash.

After they split, 26-year-old Georgia discovered her ex had maxed out multiple credit cards, all in her name. She shares how she tackled the debt with help from her new partner, Luke.

Through stories from real-life relationships, we’re tackling the taboo around couples and their cash.

Through stories from real-life relationships, we’re tackling the taboo around couples and their cash. 

Real people tell us how they use Monzo. 30-year-old Liverpool fan Emini explains how roundups helped him save enough for a trip to Madrid.

Twenty-something couple Rosie and Alex are working to pay off debts that amount to £15,000 between them.

This Manchester family of four live off Rob's £25,000 salary, while Vic takes care of their growing family.

Loughborough students Sian and Matt explain how they live off loans, overdrafts and credit cards, and share the post-uni plans they're making together.

Nottingham couple Claire and Mike have been together for 26 years and have four young kids aged nine, eight, five and three.

26 year old Sonya earns £30,000 and lives with her parents in Windsor. She explains why contributing to her family's costs is the least she can do.

Nellie and Nial have just bought a flat in London, but have mixed feelings about doing it with their parents’ money.