Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
5 ways you’re emotionally spending without realising it
Here are 5 signs of emotional spending and 5 ways to put yourself back in control of your money.
“I spent £18k on holidays I couldn’t afford to make working in a boring job easier”
Ellen, 32, got into debt by spending money on luxury holidays during a tough time.
Feelings and finances: 8 dos and don’ts of talking to your partner about money
Money can become a focal point at any time in a relationship. Here's some advice to help you keep discussions productive and respectful.
My path from Intern to Staff Engineer at Monzo
This blog discusses our Staff Engineer, Jacob, and his experience starting at Monzo as an intern in Engineering, and how he has developed into a Staff Engineer role.
Wedding season tying your budget in knots? 8 tips to stay on track
Here's how to make sure your own financial goals don't go to pot during wedding season.
“I’m going to 7 weddings this year & it’s affecting how much I can save towards a house”
For serial wedding guest Rob, 27, it's become tricky to prioritise his own savings goals.
How we launch new products at Monzo
From staff testing to Monzo Labs, learn about the different ways Monzo launches new products and features - and how we don't always get it right!
3 common travel scams and how to protect yourself
Be mindful of these travel scams that could turn your dream holiday into a nightmare.
See into the future of Monzo
Switch over to the new-look Home screen for a better overview of your money and more insight into your spending habits.
How to stop a money gap from tearing your friendships apart
Financial differences can test even the closest friendships. Here are 5 tips to handle them.
What it's really like being on either side of the friendship money gap
Maintaining friendships across different financial circumstances can be tough, whether you earn less or more than your friends.
Five lessons from my first year at Monzo
Tarah Srethwatanakul is a Lead Researcher at Monzo. In this blog post, she shares lessons from her first year at the company.
8 dos and don’ts of saving money at festivals
Festival season isn't cheap, but there are clever ways to cut down your expenses.
“How I built a £600 Festival Fund for a summer of fun”
Leo, 29, uses Pots to give himself financial flexibility at festivals. Here's how.
How we do product management in the financial difficulties space
In Financial Health, we’re responsible for making sure we build the right tools and experiences to help our customers through thick and thin if they experience financial difficulties, while also helping Monzo grow its Borrowing products.
