Dear Monzo
Dear Monzo, I’m saving £200 a month – but where’s the best place to put it?
Laura replies to one reader who wants to find the smartest place to put their savings.
Why over-paying your student loan could end up costing you more
Student loans are very different to most other kinds of debt. And in some cases, clearing your student loan early could actually cost you more!
Dear Monzo, I've always struggled with budgeting
As Laura tells one reader, to have any chance of sticking to your budget, you need to be realistic.
Dear Monzo, I’m finally debt-free but my credit score has never been so bad!
Laura reaches out to the credit reference agencies to get to the bottom of one customer’s falling credit score.
Dear Monzo, buying a house feels out of reach
As Laura tells one reader in Leeds, buying a home these days is hard. But if you want to start saving and see if you can get there, you've got options.
Dear Monzo, I'm £7,000 in debt and I’m struggling to clear it
As Laura tells one reader, putting money in savings while you’re paying off debt might make you feel better. But it can cost you more in the long run.
Introducing: Dear Monzo 📝
Journalist and author Laura Whateley is our new resident agony aunt, and she’s here to help you face your financial dilemmas.