Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
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)
Trump Accounts went live July 4, 2026 with a $1,000 free deposit for U.S. babies born 2025-2028. What they are, who qualifies, and how to open one now (IRS Form 4547). Plain English.
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.
Free Greenlight Alternatives for Kids: No Monthly Fee
Greenlight costs $5.99 to $19.98 a month. Compare the genuinely free alternatives for kids, from Penny Time to Modak and Cash App for Kids, and see which fits.
Allowance Chore Chart With Prices: What to Pay by Age (2026)
An allowance chore chart with dollar amounts for every task by age, based on family surveys. See what to pay for each chore, plus printable tips.
How to Teach Kids Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Practical strategies for teaching kids ages 4-17 to grocery shop on a budget. Includes age-specific activities, the $10 challenge, and a free grocery budget game.
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids 3-17 (With 2026 Pay Rates)
Age-appropriate chores for kids ages 3 to 17, with pay rates from Greenlight and BusyKid surveys. Which chores to pay for, which to leave unpaid.
How to Explain Taxes to Kids: Ages 5-18 Guide + Examples
How do you explain taxes to kids? Get simple analogies for young kids, hands-on receipt activities for tweens, plus W-4 and paycheck guidance for teens.
Jobs for 14 Year Olds: Best First Jobs by Age (2026)
What jobs can a 14 year old get? See the best first jobs by age 14, 15, 16, 17, federal labor rules, average pay from BLS data, and how to land the first one.
First Paycheck for Teens: What To Do With It (50/30/20)
Got your first paycheck as a teen? Here's exactly what to do first: how much to save, why your take-home pay is smaller than expected, and where to put it.