For parents of kids ages 4–18
Raise money-smart kids, one small step at a time
Plain-English guides on kids' debit cards, allowance, investing, and college savings — with real dollar examples, honest reviews, and zero jargon. Written parent-to-parent by the JuniorWealth Team.
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Banking for Kids
Debit cards, first accounts, and the apps that make money real for kids.
Allowance & Chores
How much, how often, and whether chores should be part of the deal.
Investing for Kids
Custodial accounts, Roth IRAs for kids, and compound-interest magic.
College Savings
529s, UGMA/UTMA, and realistic plans that don't wreck your retirement.
Featured guides
allowance
25 Age-Appropriate Chores That Actually Teach Money Skills
25 chores banded by age (3 to 18), the money skill each one teaches, and what to pay — plus which jobs should stay unpaid family contributions.
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banking
Best Debit Cards for Kids in 2026, Compared
We compared Greenlight, Acorns Early, Step, and BusyKid on price, ages, investing, and controls to find the best kids' debit card for your family.
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investing
Custodial Roth IRA for Kids: The Complete Parent Guide
How a custodial Roth IRA works in 2026: the $7,500 limit, what counts as earned income, where to open one free, and what $7,500 could grow into.
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investing
How to Explain Compound Interest to a Kid, With Examples
Age-by-age scripts for explaining compound interest to kids at 5, 8, 10, 13, and 16 — snowballs, doubling pennies, and real dollar examples.
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banking
Greenlight Review 2026: Is It Worth the Monthly Fee?
Our full Greenlight review: Core, Max, Infinity, and Family Shield plans at 2026 prices, who each tier fits, and whether the fee is worth it.
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banking
Greenlight vs Acorns Early: Which Should Parents Pick?
Greenlight vs Acorns Early compared on 2026 pricing, ages, investing models, education, and parental controls — with a clear verdict by parent type.
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