Sarah Monro

Assistant Editor – Features

Sarah's experience

Sarah studied English at the University of Leeds before joining MSE in June 2014 as a Deals Researcher. She is now Assistant Features Editor.

A little more about Sarah

When she's not saving money, Sarah tries to find time to read, keep fit and teach herself to play the guitar, something which has gone unappreciated by all her previous housemates. She also enjoys travelling, usually to escape to warmer climates.

Sarah says...

"I love working at MSE because I get to help people save money, as well as picking up new tips and tricks myself. It's not a bad team either."

Latest from Sarah Monro

Many of us will spend £1,000s on period-related products over the years. So we've tips and tricks to help you save, from freebies to reusable options (including period pants from £5; they're no longer subject to VAT). Plus if you're in financial trouble and struggling to afford these basic necessities, we show where to go for help.

27 May 2025

Voters across the UK must show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections, including local and general elections. This guide explains what forms of ID are accepted, what to do if you don't have ID, and the deadlines to heed. As Martin says: "Voting is one of the biggest consumer decisions any of us will ever make. It affects our pockets, environment, locality and quality of living. So it's important to vote, or you lose your right to whinge."

1 May 2025

Buying a car can be a MoneySaving minefield, particularly if you're no petrolhead. There are lots of moving parts to think about – sometimes quite literally – so in this guide we'll steer you through the whole car-buying journey. Whether you're just starting out or you're further along that process, we've key help on:

30 April 2025

Going green doesn't have to cost the Earth. In this guide we list simple MoneySaving ways to be more environmentally friendly, including getting paid to recycle, switching to reusable sanitary products, cutting your plastic use and getting cash for old mobiles. Here's how to save money while also helping to save the planet.

17 April 2025

Photo of a Ryanair plane taking off taken from the rear right-hand side.

Ryanair calls itself a low-cost carrier, but you can only bag dirt-cheap deals if you know the tricks of the trade to avoid sky-high charges. This guide is packed full of tips to help keep costs firmly on the ground.

19 September 2024

With student maintenance loans lagging behind inflation, it's even more important to budget carefully and look out for ways to save cash. Our student MoneySaving checklist has tips to help get you through university or college without a serious debt hangover.

16 September 2024

Want to save on space and spruce up your house or flat? There are lots of nifty MoneySaving tricks to make the most of where you live, from low-cost ways to make your bathroom sparkle to raising your bed to create storage space underneath.

8 August 2024

They say dogs are man's (and woman's) best friend, but getting one can be a huge commitment – for you and your wallet. This guide explains how to work out if a dog is right for you, and if it is, how to choose the right one which is also affordable. Plus we've tips to cut the cost of food, vet bills, pet insurance and more.

8 March 2024

Over half of UK households are signed up to at least one streaming service, while millions spend £100s a year on digital TV subscriptions. Yet there are loads of ways to slash the cost, such as making the most of Freeview, switching streaming plans and finding the best digital TV deal. Here are our best tips to save on watching telly...

12 January 2024

Sometimes waving a magic MoneySaving wand and changing all your providers isn’t enough to really improve your finances. Two simple words are needed... STOP SPENDING. Whether you need scaring into it, or tips on cutting back, this guide and the frightening Demotivator tool will help tackle those spending demons.

28 December 2023

Boots shoppers can sign up for a free Advantage Card to earn loyalty points at the health and beauty retailer. We've lots of tips and tricks to help you boost your stash. Remember the golden rule – choose where to shop on price, NOT because you get points – but always get points if you're spending there anyway.

1 October 2023

Don't believe the hype. Supermarkets say finest – or costliest – is best. But try the Downshift Challenge and you could save 30% a year, without noticing the difference. For a family which spends £100 on their weekly shop, for example, a 30% cut would mean you save a whopping £1,500 over the course of a year.

8 June 2023

Photo of a Ryanair plane and an Easyjet plane on the runway at an airport.

Budget airlines' prices miss out costly 'extras' such as taking baggage and even checking in. Learn to get over these hurdles and you can pay £30ish per return. Whether it's Easyjet, Ryanair or others, we've 23 tips to keep flying costs to a minimum.

6 June 2023

Tesco's Pay+ and Clubcard apps are closing

Tesco shoppers who have ditched their physical Clubcard in favour of scanning their phone at the checkout will need to download the revamped Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app to avoid missing out on points. After axing its Pay+ app in February, the supermarket is shutting its separate Clubcard app on Tuesday 18 April.

13 April 2023

New American Express or 'Amex' cardholders can get big intro bonuses, such as £100 in vouchers, and free airport lounge access. But once you've got your initial bonus (and importantly you're debt-free and pay off your card every month), there are lots of other ways to earn extra cashback, and boost your points. We'll take you through our top tricks below, plus what to watch out for.

20 March 2023

From cutting open toothpaste to get the last drop out, to saving wrapping paper from opened gifts... many of us have certain quirky things we do as MoneySavers. We might not always admit to them, but however small (or strange), they all add up to save cash – and help the environment by reducing waste. So we've come up with a whole host of MoneySaving household hacks...

1 September 2022