Savings Account Guides
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How do you start saving for your grandchildren?
There are a few ways you start saving money for your grandchildren, from opening a savings account to premium bonds. We've listed some tips here 💰
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How much money should I save?
In an ideal world you’d try to save as much as you can afford each month. But we know that starting to save money can be tough, especially if you're saving for the first time.
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How to save money for a house
When you're looking to buy a house, the first thing you need to think about is saving up for a house deposit. 🏠
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How does a savings account work?
A savings account is a place to keep money so that it earns interest. Here's a brief guide on how savings accounts work!
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Which savings account is best for a lump sum of money?
It's important to consider all the options of savings accounts when it comes to what you should do with a lump sum of money.
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Tax free savings allowance - what is yours and where to find it
Your tax free savings allowance, also known as a Personal Savings Allowance, is a way for most people to earn interest from savings without paying tax!
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What is a regular savings account?
With a regular savings account you commit to paying a set amount every month whilst getting a higher interest rate than you'd get with a current account.
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How much does it cost to have a baby?
Make sure your little bundle of joy doesn’t break the bank. Use Monzo's suite of tools to help you budget for the baby effectively ✅
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How to save money as a student
Stay in control of your spending with our budgeting guide for students. We’ve explained how to calculate a budget, set spending allowances and stick to them. Plus, we have some handy tips for saving and earning money at uni.