Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
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.
How Much Does Greenlight Cost in 2026? $5.99 to $19.98/mo
Yes, Greenlight costs money: $5.99 to $19.98/mo across four family plans. See the full price breakdown, the card fees most reviews skip, and when free wins.
Free Printable Chore Chart, No Subscription
Make a free printable allowance chart and chore tracker with custom rewards, no card or subscription. Skip the $5.99 to $8/mo card apps like Greenlight.
Can Kids Have Cash App? Age Rules and Safety in 2026
Can a kid have Cash App? Yes. A parent can open a managed account from age 6, and teens get their own at 13. See the age rules, safety controls, and risks.
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.
Financial Literacy Games for Kids That Actually Teach
The 6 best financial literacy games for kids, with the exact money skill each one teaches. Screen-free and app-based options for ages 4 to 14, tested by parents.
Money Activities for Kids by Age: 15 Games
Money activities for kids sorted by age, from ages 3 to 12. Each game links to a free playable tool you can start now: budget games, an allowance splitter, and more.
How Much Money Should a 13-Year-Old Have? (2026 Allowance)
Most parents give a 13-year-old $12 to $18 a week (median $13). See what that adds up to in savings over a year, where to keep it, and how to set a fair amount.
How to Teach Kids to Count Money by Age
Teach children to count money in stages: coin names at age 3-4, skip-counting at 5-6, mixed coins by 7-8, and making change by 9-10. Step-by-step guide.