Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
17 Money Games for Kids by Age: 8 Free (2026 Guide)
Custodial Roth IRA for Kids: The Plain-English Guide
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.
5 Best Allowance Apps for Kids 2026 (Free & Paid Compared)
Which allowance app is worth paying for, and which kids need no app? Compare Greenlight, Acorns Early and free Cash App on price and chores.
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 lifts kid investment activity 4x and savings 30% per 2024 research. Gamification (points and badges) does not. Here is the difference.
Gamified Money Lessons for Kids by Age
Only 24% of Gen Z feel confident about money. These age-tiered money games (ages 3-17) lift kid confidence 86% in 12 weeks. Pick one in under 60 seconds.
Acorns Early vs Greenlight vs Cash App for Kids (2026)
Acorns Early is $8 a month with a real custodial brokerage; Greenlight is $5.99+ with the best chore automation; Cash App for Kids is free. Parent-tested.
10-Year-Old Allowance: $10/Week and 4 Mistakes to Avoid
The median 10-year-old allowance is $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.
Acorns Early Review + Best GoHenry Alternatives (2026)
GoHenry became Acorns Early in the US back in 2024. Here is what changed for families, the current $8/month pricing, and how the best alternatives (Greenlight, Modak, Step, and BusyKid) compare in 2026.