Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
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 in three stages: ages 5-8 learn saving and growth, ages 9-12 learn compound interest and ownership, teens practice with real custodial accounts.
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.
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 vs Modak: Fees & Best Pick 2026
Which kids money card wins in 2026? Modak is free, Greenlight starts at $5.99/mo, and GoHenry (now Acorns Early) is $8/mo for up to 4 kids. Pick the right one.
Greenlight vs GoHenry: Fees, Features, Age Fit
Greenlight charges one flat family fee for up to 5 kids; GoHenry US is now Acorns Early at a flat $8 for up to 4 kids. Compare real prices, features, and age fit before you pick a kids debit card.
The Hybrid Allowance Model: Base Pay + Bonus Chores
The hybrid allowance model pays kids a small weekly base plus per-chore bonuses. 2026 guides from Bloomberg, CNBC, and Schwab call it the new default.
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: 25 Sourced Facts for Parents
Kids save 38% of what they get, 8x the adult rate. See 25 sourced 2026 stats on allowance, savings, and the financial literacy gap, per Greenlight and FINRA.