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18 November 2019

Everything they didn't teach you in school about how to save money

Financial self-education 💪

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16 May 2019

Could eating less meat help you cut your costs?

Eating less meat saved British people more than £2.8 billion last year.

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10 May 2019

11 reasons you should definitely get Monzo

Seen an ad on TV and thinking of signing up? Here's why you should probably, definitely get Monzo.

How Money Works
9 May 2019

​​Do you donate? You explain how you give to charity

You share which charities you support and why. And tell us the creative ways you’ve come up with to find room in your budget to donate.

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Pots
7 May 2019

How to save money with Monzo

A definitive guide to all the ways you can use Monzo to save money, earn interest and achieve your savings goals.

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1 May 2019

3 ways to save 'little and often' with Monzo

Setting aside small amounts of money regularly can be one of the most effective ways to save.

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How Money Works
6 December 2019

Save £1,378 in a year with the 52 Week Savings Challenge

It starts by saving £1 on the 1st of January.

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24 April 2019

Good debt vs. bad debt: Is borrowing money always a bad idea?

Borrowing can help you manage your finances, increase your wealth and invest in your future. Here’s how to work out if it's worth borrowing money.

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24 April 2019

4 money mistakes you might be making

Are you making these common mistakes without realising it?

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How Money Works
25 November 2019

Should I get a credit card?

Credit cards can be useful for borrowing small amounts for a short time. But do you really need one?

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How Money Works
28 November 2019

How to get a mortgage

Planning on buying a house? Learn how to find and apply for a mortgage – and boost your chances of getting accepted.

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How Money Works
10 April 2019

'I give my mum money so she can buy whatever she wants'

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.

How Money Works
1 January 2020

Save £667.95 a year with the 1p Saving Challenge

It starts by saving just 1p, and you can do it automatically with Monzo.

How Money Works
9 April 2019

Have you left it too late to start saving?

You’re always putting it off. But the longer you wait, the harder it feels to start saving from scratch.

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.