Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
How to Negotiate Allowance With Your Parents
Ready to ask for a raise in your allowance? Use this back-and-forth script for kids and a fair-response framework for parents, built on real allowance-by-age numbers.
Should Kids Get Paid for Chores? A Parent's Guide
Should kids get paid for chores? It depends on the chore type. Pay for extra jobs, not basic contributions. A 5-minute decision framework for parents.
Does Greenlight Cost Money? $5.99-$19.98/mo, No Free Tier
Yes. Greenlight costs $5.99 to $19.98/mo across four 2026 plans, with no free tier. See the full price breakdown and when a free tracker wins.
Free Chore Chart, No Subscription: Custom Lists
Yes, you can build a custom chore chart with reward schedules for free, no card required. Here is how to skip the $5.99 to $8/mo apps like GoHenry and Greenlight.
Is Cash App Safe for Kids? Safe Enough at 11+ With Tight Limits (2026)
Safe enough at 11 or 12 with locked contacts and tight sending limits. Parents can sponsor from age 6; accounts convert at 13. The real risks, plus how it compares.
Financial Milestones for Kids by Age: A Guide
Kids form money habits by age 7, per Cambridge research. Here is what to teach at each age, from 3 to 18, with free tools to practice each milestone at home.
Should Allowance Be Tied to Chores? A Parent's Take
Should allowance be tied to chores? It depends on your child's age. Tie it at 8-12 to teach work-pay, then loosen it at 13+ so saving habits take over.
Average Weekly Allowance by Age (US, 2025)
The average weekly allowance runs about $13, rising from $6 at age 5 to $21 by 17. See the age-by-age table, the $0.50-$1 per year rule, and how to set your number.
Allowance by Age: How Much to Give at 6, 8, 10, 12
Kids allowance by age: give about $1 per year of age weekly - roughly $6 at age 6, $8 at 8, $10 at 10, $12 at 12. See what each age should save and spend.
Financial Literacy Games for Kids That Actually Teach
The 6 best financial literacy games for kids, with the exact money skill each one teaches. Screen-free and app-based options for ages 4 to 14, tested by parents.
Money Activities for Kids by Age: 15 Games
Money activities for kids sorted by age, from ages 3 to 12. Each game links to a free playable tool you can start now: budget games, an allowance splitter, and more.
Average Allowance by Age: How Much to Give
The average allowance is about $1 per year of age per week, so a 10-year-old gets around $10. See age-by-age numbers and whether to tie it to chores.