Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
Money Movies and TV Shows for Kids
Verified movies and TV episodes that teach kids about money, sorted by age and lesson. Every pick has a two-line talk-about-it-after question for families.
15 Jobs for 10 Year Olds That Pay: Real Ideas + Rates
Which jobs for a 10-year-old actually pay, from car washing to dog walking, with real rate ranges and whether a kid this age can legally get a job.
Free vs Paid Kids Money Apps: 2026 Price Guide
Most kids money apps cost $4.99 to $14.98 a month in 2026. The fee buys an issued debit card, not budgeting. Here is what each app charges and who can skip it.
529 Plan vs Custodial Account: Which Fits Your Kid
A 529 wins for college costs with tax-free growth; a custodial UTMA/UGMA wins for any purpose but hands the kid full control at 18 to 21 and hurts aid more.
Cash App Kids Account: 12-Week Money Plan
A Cash App kids account gives you the rails, not the lesson. Here is a 12-week plan mapping each feature to a parent conversation and age-banded script for ages 6-12.
A Money Game for Ages 8-11 (Free, Playable)
Ages 8-11 sit between coin-counting games and teen budgeting sims. Play a free 10-round money game, then use the parent debrief that makes it stick.
Roblox Money Games for Kids: What They Teach
Roblox money games teach kids pricing, saving, and trade-offs, but most reward grinding over budgeting. Here is what they actually teach and what to watch for.
When to Start (and Stop) Allowance: A Parent's Guide
Most kids are ready for allowance at age 5 to 7, once they can count coins, wait for what they want, and ask to buy things. Here is how to start with the 3-jar method, and when to stop (usually 16 to 18).
Back-to-School Budget 2026: Let Your Kid Own the Supply List
Back-to-school spending hits $864 per family in 2026. Hand your kid the supply list and a set budget, then let them make the calls. A real money lesson in trade-offs.
How to Negotiate Allowance: A Parent's Guide
When your kid asks for an allowance raise, tie it to added chores and use age-tiered scripts. Exact words to say for ages 5-16, plus a fair-raise framework.
How to Negotiate Allowance With Your Parents
Ready to ask for a raise in your allowance? Use this back-and-forth script for kids and a fair-response framework for parents, built on real allowance-by-age numbers.