Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
How to Teach Kids About Money: Age-by-Age Guide
Start with a clear jar (ages 3-5), add a real allowance (6-10), then a teen debit card (14-17). A plain-English, age-by-age plan to teach kids money.
What Happened to GoHenry? It's Now Acorns Early (2026)
GoHenry became Acorns Early after Acorns bought it. In the US your account and balance moved over. Compare the new $8-12/mo pricing with free apps like Modak.
Greenlight vs GoHenry (Now Acorns Early) vs Modak 2026
Modak has a $0 plan (chores from $2.99/mo), Greenlight starts at $5.99/mo, and GoHenry, now Acorns Early, is $8/mo for up to 4 kids. Prices checked Sept 2026.
The Hybrid Allowance Model: Base Pay + Bonus Chores
The hybrid allowance model pays kids a small weekly base plus bonuses for extra chores. Here is how to set one up and what to pay.
Investing for Kids: A Parent's Plain-English Guide
Investing for kids means opening a custodial brokerage (UTMA/UGMA) or Roth IRA in your name for the child. Here's how each option works, by age.
Kids and Money Statistics 2026: Verified Facts for Parents
The average weekly allowance hit $13.15 in 2025. Verified 2026 stats on allowance, financial literacy and investing, each linked to its source.
17 Money Games for Kids by Age: 8 Free (2026 Guide)
Custodial Roth IRA for Kids: How It Works
A custodial Roth IRA lets your kid invest earned income tax-free for life. $50/month from age 10 to 18 grows to about $173,000 by 65 at 7% returns.
7 Best Money & Allowance Apps for Kids 2026: Free vs Paid
Most kids money app reviews are affiliate-driven. Ours isn't. Compare 7 allowance and money apps (Greenlight, Acorns Early, Cash App) on real 2026 prices.
Financial Literacy Gamification Statistics 2026 (Key Data)
Greenlight Alternatives 2026: 7 Best Free & Paid Cards
Greenlight costs up to $19.98/mo. Compare 7 alternatives for 2026, including free debit cards for kids with no monthly fee. Real costs, ages, and the catches.
Game-Based Learning vs Gamification for Kids' Money
Game-based learning makes the money decision the way to win; gamification adds points and badges. What a 2024 trial found, and how to tell them apart.