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The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.

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Monzo 101
24 October 2019

9 Monzo features and why you need them

The definitive list of game-changing Monzo features.

[Blogpost] Saving Illustrations
How Money Works
How to Save Money
Savings Account Guides
18 September 2020

How to save money for a house

When you're looking to buy a house, the first thing you need to think about is saving up for a house deposit. 🏠

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How Money Works
23 October 2019

9 questions to ask yourself before you borrow money

Can you afford it? And will you be better off in the long run? If you’re thinking about borrowing money, ask yourself these 9 questions first.

[Blogpost] Saving Illustrations-19
How Money Works
How to Save Money
22 October 2019

How to save money in London

London is one of the most expensive cities to live in in the world – but there are plenty of bargains if you know where to look. 

[Blogpost] How to get out of debt
How Money Works
22 January 2020

How to get out of debt

Debt is something that is rarely discussed, but ignoring it can have an expensive impact on finances. Here's a brief guide on how to get out of debt.

[Blogpost] How to save money on food
How Money Works
How to Save Money
9 October 2019

How to save money on food

Saving money and reducing costs can be tough, especially when it comes to cutting down on the essentials. And there’s nothing more essential than food. 

[Blogpost] Savings Plan
How Money Works
How to Save Money
Pots
15 October 2019

How to start a savings plan

We've outlined a few different kinds of savings plans so you can find one that might suit you and your savings goals! 💰

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Monzo 101
1 October 2019

38 times you absolutely hated Monzo

Sorry not sorry.

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Monzo 101
11 October 2019

10 things to say to your friend who still refuses to get Monzo

Before you cut them out of your life forever, try to reason with them.

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Monzo 101
11 October 2019

4 ways Monzo makes payday even better

You wouldn’t think payday could get any better. But if you get paid into your Monzo account, it just might.

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Technology
11 October 2019

How our security team handle secrets

We recently designed a new system to manage secret information safely – from the keys that we use to sign your Mastercard transactions, to credentials for external services.

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How Money Works
10 October 2019

How to save money, according to people who actually manage it

We asked the experts in the Monzo Saving Squad to share their best tips on how to save money.

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How Money Works
10 October 2019

What are the tax implications of a joint account in the UK?

A joint bank account is a bank account that you share between one or more people. Here's some info on the tax implications of a joint account in the UK!

How Money Works
Savings Account Guides
4 October 2019

How does a savings account work?

A savings account is a place to keep money so that it earns interest. Here's a brief guide on how savings accounts work!

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How Money Works
3 October 2019

What happens to a joint account when someone dies?

When someone dies, there are a few things you'll need to do to make sure all bank accounts and finances are sorted.