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How I Use Monzo
30 September 2021

'I was out of work for 18 months during the pandemic'

A freelance magician, 32-year-old Mark was out of work for 18 months and forced to dip into his savings because of the pandemic. With Monzo’s help, he’s almost built his savings back up.

How I Use Monzo
21 October 2021

‘My income halved’: How an accountant-turned-yoga teacher adapted to her new income

Kirsti’s income decreased after a degenerative eye condition meant she could no longer work at a desk. Here's how she pivoted from full-time accounting to start her own yoga business – and kept on top of her finances through it all.

How I Use Monzo
29 September 2021

'I racked up £5k debt by overspending in my 20s – I was scared to check my bank balance'

30-year-old Joe was determined to enter his thirties debt-free after years of overspending. Here’s how he paid off £5k and saved a further £8k to help him get onto the property ladder.

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How I Use Monzo
10 February 2020

"I used Monzo to help quit smoking"

David shares his story about how he's used Monzo to help quit smoking, and saved almost £500 at the same time!

How I Use Monzo
7 February 2020

"Monzo helped me beat my gambling addiction and pay off £26,000 in debt"

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.

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How I Use Monzo
17 January 2020

12 best reactions to Year in Monzo

We've collected the best reactions that show just how much you loved your Year in Monzo.

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How I Use Monzo
16 January 2020

The most sensible saving tips from this year's Year in Monzo

Go out and buy yourself a cookbook immediately.

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How I Use Monzo
15 January 2020

How Year in Monzo is inspiring a nation 🇬🇧

As if things weren’t bad enough already

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How I Use Monzo
15 January 2020

6 things we've learned from Year in Monzo so far

Number 1: The North-South divide is wider than ever

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How I Use Monzo
11 December 2019

98% of people who made Monzo their main bank would recommend it to a friend

We surveyed 4,000 people who’ve gone #FullMonzo. Here’s what they said.

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How I Use Monzo
How to Save Money
31 October 2019

29 ways to save money on household bills

With the cost of household bills continuing to rise there's never been a better time to make sure you're paying the right amount. We've put together a few ways you could be saving money on bills.

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How I Use Monzo
1 October 2019

We asked what image you’d chosen for your new Bills Pot and you didn’t disappoint

We wanted to see what you’d picked for your new Bills Pots. And we’re loving what we’ve seen so far.

How I Use Monzo
3 June 2019

‘I put £1 in a Pot every time I swore during Ramadan’

Birmingham City student Inti tells us how she got on (and how much she saved!)

How I Use Monzo
22 May 2019

‘I saved up enough money to go to Madrid for the Champions League final’

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.