Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
Are Money Habits Set by Age 7? The Research
Partly. A 2013 Cambridge review for the Money Advice Service says the self-control behind money habits starts forming before age 7. 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.
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.
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.