Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
How Much Allowance for a 13-Year-Old? (2026 Amounts)
Most US parents give 13-year-olds $10 to $15 per week in 2026, a median near $13. Here is what the data shows and how to set a 13-year-old allowance that teaches.
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.
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, if a teen earns over $16,100 (2026) or has $1,350+ in unearned income. See filing rules, paycheck withholding, and the kiddie tax.
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.
How Much Allowance for a 15-Year-Old? (2026 Amounts)
Most US parents give 15-year-olds $15 to $25 per week in 2026. Here is what the data shows, plus how to set a teen allowance that builds real money skills.
What Happened to GoHenry? GoHenry vs Acorns Early
GoHenry rebranded to Acorns Early in the US in 2025. Here is what changed, how it compares to the old app, and the best alternatives for families.
Financial Literacy Games for Kids (Playable)
Play a free money game right here, then grab 12 financial literacy games for kids by age. Real games tied to research from the CFPB and University of Cambridge.
Best Free Debit Cards for Kids in 2026
Which kids debit cards are free in 2026? Current, Chase First Banking, Capital One MONEY, Modak, and Step 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.