Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
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.
Gamified Money Lessons for Kids by Age
The best gamified money lessons for kids by age, 3 to 17, with the free picks flagged and what each one teaches. Pick one in under 60 seconds.
Acorns Early vs Greenlight vs Cash App for Kids (2026)
Acorns Early vs Greenlight: Greenlight is $5.99/mo, Acorns Early $8 (kid investing needs $12 Gold), and Cash App for Kids is free. Prices checked Sept 2026.
10-Year-Old Allowance: $10/Week and 4 Mistakes to Avoid
Most 10-year-olds get $7 to $10 a week. Here is how to set yours: the 50/40/10 split, base pay plus earning jobs, and the 4 mistakes parents make.
Commissions vs Allowance for Kids: Which Works?
Commissions pay kids per task; allowance pays a set weekly amount. Compare both with 2026 benchmarks ($17/wk avg), age scripts, and a side-by-side framework.
How to Talk to Kids About Money: Age-by-Age Guide
Talk to kids about money with age-tiered scripts for ages 3-17. Research-backed talking points, allowance numbers, and parent conversation starters.
State of Kids Allowance 2026: 5 Surveys Compared
Wells Fargo says parents give $37/week. RoosterMoney app data shows $4-9. What is the real average allowance for kids in 2026? A meta-analysis of the five biggest surveys.
Trump Account vs 529 vs UTMA vs Roth IRA: Best for Kids 2026
Trump Account, 529, Roth IRA, or custodial UTMA for your kid? Compare all four in plain English: the $1,000 free seed, tax rules, and which to pick in 2026.
What Is a Trump Account for Kids? (2026 Guide)
Every U.S. kid under 18 with an SSN now has a Trump Account (60M+ auto-enrolled Oct 1, 2026). How to claim it and get the $1,000 for babies born 2025-2028.
Middle School Allowance: $10-$20/Week by Grade (2026)
How much allowance for a middle schooler? Average weekly amounts for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (ages 11-14), what $10-$20 should cover, and when to raise it.
Hire Your Kids: Tax Benefits & IRS Rules 2026 Guide
Can you hire your kids for tax benefits? Yes. See the IRS rules, how much you can pay them tax-free in 2026, and age-by-age job ideas to set it up right.
Allowance Chore Chart With Prices: $0.50-$15 Jobs by Age
Allowance jobs for every age, with prices: $0.50 to $1.50 a chore at ages 4-6, up to $5 to $15 for teens, plus what kids can do to earn. Free, no sign-up.