Kids Money Blog

How to Manage Kids' Screen Time Without Daily Battles

Tweens average 4.5 hours of screen media a day and teens nearly 7. Here is a calm, age-by-age plan to manage screen time, plus how to let kids earn it.

Do Minors Pay Taxes? 2026 Rules for Teens and Kids

Do minors pay taxes? Yes, past IRS limits: over $16,100 in wages or $1,350 unearned in 2026, or $400 net from self-employment. Kiddie tax and FICA explained.

Money Milestones by Age: Kids' Financial Skills 3-17

By age 5 kids can wait to spend; by 7 money habits form; by 17 they can run a debit card. A tick-through checklist of financial skills for every stage.

Sephora Kids: How to Talk to Your Tween About Money

How to Start a Kid Business: 5 Steps and Taxes

Start a kid business in 5 steps: pick an idea matched to your age, price it, track money, and pay any taxes. Real ideas for ages 6-17 and first-money basics.

7 Best Free Debit Cards for Kids and Teens in 2026

Which kids and teens debit cards are free in 2026? Current, Chase First Banking, Capital One MONEY Teen, Modak, Step, and Venmo Teen have no monthly fee. Greenlight and Acorns Early do not.

Should Kids Invest? What 2025 Data Really Says

Should kids invest? Sometimes, but often it is hype. We dig into Greenlight's 2025 family-finance report to show when kid investing helps and when it does not.

How to Start a Business as a Kid: Ideas by Age

Start a kid business by age: lemonade stand and pet rocks at 8, dog walking and resale at 12, lawn care and tutoring at 16. Real ideas and what each earns.

Gamified Money Apps for Kids: What the Research Shows

Gamified money apps teach kids through points, badges, missions, and spending simulations. Here is how each mechanic works and what the behavioral research actually proves.

Are Money Habits Set by Age 7? The Research

Yes, the Cambridge University study funded by the Money Advice Service in 2013 found that core money habits form by age 7. Here is what to do before then.

How to Teach Kids About Investing: A Parent Guide by Age

Teach kids investing by age: 5-8 learn saving and growth, 9-12 compound interest, teens practice with pretend money before opening a real custodial account.

Best Money Games for Kids by Age (3-17)

The best money games by age: pretend play and sorting for ages 3-6, allowance and saving games for 7-12, and budgeting simulations for teens 13-17.