Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
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.
Should Kids Get Paid for Chores? A Parent's Guide
Should kids get paid for chores? It depends on the chore type. Pay for extra jobs, not basic contributions. A 5-minute decision framework for parents.
Does Greenlight Actually Cost Money? Honest Review
Yes, Greenlight costs $5.99-$14.98/mo with no free tier. Here is the honest breakdown of every plan, the recurring Reddit complaints, and when a free tracker wins.
GoHenry Alternatives 2026: Acorns Early Rebrand + Cheaper Picks
GoHenry became Acorns Early in 2026 and prices jump to $8-12/mo. Here are cheaper alternatives: BusyKid $4 flat, Cash App $0, Modak free, plus a no-card option.
Free Chore Chart, No Subscription: Custom Lists
Yes, you can build a custom chore chart with reward schedules for free, no card required. Here is how to skip the $5.99 to $8/mo apps like GoHenry and Greenlight.
Is Cash App Safe for Kids? A Parent's Guide
Cash App now allows sponsored accounts for kids ages 6-12, converting to full accounts at 13. Here is what the kid card does, the safety questions, and how it compares.
Financial Milestones for Kids by Age: A Guide
Kids form money habits by age 7, per Cambridge research. Here is what to teach at each age, from 3 to 18, with free tools to practice each milestone at home.
Should Allowance Be Tied to Chores? A Parent's Take
Should allowance be tied to chores? It depends on your child's age. Tie it at 8-12 to teach work-pay, then loosen it at 13+ so saving habits take over.
Average Weekly Allowance by Age (US, 2025)
The average weekly allowance runs about $13, rising from $6 at age 5 to $21 by 17. See the age-by-age table, the $0.50-$1 per year rule, and how to set your number.
Allowance by Age: How Much to Give at 6, 8, 10, 12
Kids allowance by age: give about $1 per year of age weekly - roughly $6 at age 6, $8 at 8, $10 at 10, $12 at 12. See what each age should save and spend.
GoHenry Is Now Acorns Early: What Changed
GoHenry became Acorns Early in 2025 after Acorns bought it in 2023. Here is what changed for parents, the new pricing, and the best free and paid alternatives.