Kids Money Blog
Practical tips on allowance, saving, and teaching kids about money.
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.
Is Greenlight Free? Honest Pricing Breakdown
No, Greenlight is not free. Plans start at $5.99/mo after a one-month free trial. Here is the honest cost breakdown, what is paid vs free, and no-cost options.
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.
GoHenry Is Now Acorns Early: What Changed (2026)
GoHenry became Acorns Early in 2024 after Acorns bought it. Here is what changed, the new pricing, and whether free alternatives beat the paid plan.
Greenlight vs GoHenry vs Modak (2026)
Modak is free with no monthly fee, while Greenlight runs $5.99 to $19.98/mo and GoHenry US is now Acorns Early at a flat $8/mo for up to 4 kids. Here is how to pick for your family.
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: 25 Facts for 2026
25 kids and money statistics for 2026, sourced from Greenlight, T. Rowe Price, and FINRA. Allowance averages, financial literacy gaps, and gamified learning data.