Personal Finance Tools for Your Kids
10 apps, books, and games for teaching your kids about money
One of my favorite things to say is “teach ‘em young.”
In today’s post, I’m sharing 10 resources for teaching kids about money.
How to save it
How to invest it
How to manage it
Share this with a friend who has young kids, and let me know which ones you try in the comments below.
10 Tools for Teaching Your Kids About Personal Finance
I’ve categorized these by apps, games, and education.
There’s something here for everyone.
APPS 📱
It's a debit card for kids that parents can control through the app.
Allows parents to assign chores and provide allowances, teach kids how to budget and spend wisely, and set parent-paid interest rates on savings.
A gamified app that rewards kids with points for completing personal finance lessons.
Covers a range of topics like saving, investing, credit scores, and insurance.
Offers project-based online courses for kids about personal finance and entrepreneurship.
Lessons are tailored to the child's age and experience level, teaching financial literacy, entrepreneurship, economics, and more.
A prepaid card for kids with parental controls that allows them to learn how to manage money safely.
Provides features such as spending limits, chore tracking, savings goals, and real-time transaction alerts.
GAMES 🧩
Created by Robert Kiyosaki, this game teaches children about investing, financial strategies, and managing money.
Players learn how to navigate financial circumstances and understand the difference between assets and liabilities.
An updated version of the classic Monopoly game, this edition eliminates cash in favor of a digital banking unit.
Teaches kids about real estate, bank loans, rent, and financial strategy, helping them understand the concept of asset accumulation and banking transactions.
An investment simulation app that allows kids to practice stock trading with virtual money.
Features stock market games and contests, making financial literacy education interactive and fun.
EDUCATION 📚
Teaches the basic concepts of money: spending, saving, investing, and giving through a fun story about four bear siblings.
Encourages kids to develop good financial habits at an early age.
The story of a little boy who receives a ninja doll that comes to life and teaches him about the various aspects of financial management.
Covers topics like saving for the future, smart spending, investment basics, and the value of giving to others.
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📌 What are your favorite personal finance tools for teaching kids about money?