Monzo Blog
The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Monzo team.
Self-employed? Here are some tips for taking on your Self Assessment
Tax doesn’t need to be taxing. Our friends at Xero have shared their top tips for making Self Assessment a breeze!
Self-employed? Here are the basics you should know about tax
When you’re self-employed, getting on top of your taxes is really important, and they can be pretty stressful if you leave them to the last minute. So the team at TaxScouts have come up with a few tips to help you stay on top of it!
An update on the Women in Finance Charter, 2020
With women now making up over 40% of our executive team, we've achieved one of our targets.
What if I get made redundant?
Coronavirus is affecting people’s lives up and down the country, particularly our finances. We've asked StepChange Debt Charity for their top tips on taking back control of your finances in a year where so many of us desperately need help.
How accounting can help your business grow
A lot of businesses think of accounting as something they have to do, rather than something they want to do. But done right, accounting can help your business grow - here's how.
Save £1,378 in 2021 with the 52 Week Savings Challenge
It starts by saving £1 on the 1st of January.
Save £667.95 in 2021 with the 1p Saving Challenge!
Start on the 1st of January by saving just 1p.
Christmas shopping scams: what to look out for
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also a time to be extra mindful of potential online scams.
How to cope with being self-employed or working in the gig economy during Covid-19
During the Covid-19 crisis many people have been struggling with self-employment and gig economy work. However, whether you need budgeting support or help with a debt problem, there is support available.
Accounting basics that every small business needs to get right
Healthy accounting and bookkeeping habits will help things run smoothly. You’ll be able to see how finances are going – and make tax season much less of a stress. The team at Xero accounting software explain what you need to keep an eye on, and why.
New to Monzo Business: we've made invoices better!
We got feedback about how we could make invoices more helpful when managing your business finances with Monzo Business Pro - so we set about making it happen. Today, we're letting you know about the first set of improvements we've made to invoices!
How to cope with reduced work hours
If your hours have been reduced or you’re worried they might be, it’s a good idea to make a plan and think about how you’ll cope financially. We've asked StepChange for their top tips on how to cope with reduced work hours.
Financial education: borrowing and debt
A new series lifting the lid on life's most misunderstood money matters.
10 things they didn't teach you about money in school
Adult life can be hard and it isn't made any easier when you're not taught much about money in school! Don't worry, here's 10 things to get you started 💪
PayPal text scams: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about PayPal text scams - what they are, how they work, and how you can avoid them.
