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

Money in Love
29 March 2019

Money in Love: Ash & Bobby

Lincolnshire couple Ash & Bobby make £23k and stick to a meticulous budget while Bobby works less to look after their two young daughters.

How We Protect You
28 March 2019

Icelandic airline WOW Air has gone bust. Have you been affected?

Iceland's WOW Air announced that it’s stopped operating and cancelled all future flights. Here's what to do if you're a Monzo customer that's been affected.

Money in Love
22 March 2019

Money in Love: Katherine & Christina

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

Diversity and Inclusion
21 March 2019

An update on diversity and inclusion at Monzo, March 2019

We’re building a bank that works for everyone, and to do that we need a diverse team. Here's an update on our progress so far and our plans to improve.

Technology
19 March 2019

How we improved our staff VPN

OpenVPN is great, but there were some things we wanted to change.

Product Updates
18 March 2019

You can now add your own images to Pots, and you've been taking full advantage

We love your creativity.

How Money Works
18 March 2019

Try this one trick to stop yourself spending your savings

Always dipping into your savings? Nudge yourself out of the habit by using your guilt to your own advantage.

Housemates OG
Monzo 101
15 March 2019

How to use Monzo to manage money with your housemates

We can't make your housemates do the dishes. But using Monzo can make moving in, paying rent and living together easier!

Money in Love
14 March 2019

Money in Love: Lauren & Dan

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

How Money Works
13 March 2019

How to sell stuff online

Having a clearout or starting your own side-hustle? Learn how to pick the right marketplace, protect yourself, and get paid by buyers when you sell stuff online.

How Money Works
8 March 2019

How to ask for a pay rise (and how to spend it when you get one!)

Are you being paid what you’re worth?

How Money Works
Budgeting Tips
6 March 2019

How to budget if you don’t get paid regularly

If you’re a freelancer, self-employed or on a zero-hours contract, it can be even harder to budget when your income keeps changing.

How Money Works
4 March 2019

Should I use a credit card for my holiday?

Thinking of using a credit card to afford your holiday, protect your bookings or access money abroad? Here’s what you should consider first.

How Money Works
3 March 2019

How to manage money when you’re terrible with money

Think you're bad with money? No one’s beyond help.

Money in Love
28 February 2019

Money in Love: Nick & Amy

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