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Articles on teaching kids smart money habits, and updates from Bank of Parents.

App to Manage Kids' Money

Most kids' money apps are built around a debit card. If you want a balance your child can see and a history you can review together, there's a simpler way.

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How to Track Your Child's Allowance

Most parents forget allowance day more often than they remember it. Here's why tracking beats paying from memory, and the simplest way to do it.

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Best Allowance Apps for Kids

Greenlight, GoHenry, Bank of Parents, and more — compared honestly. Which allowance app fits your kids' age and what you're actually trying to teach.

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Kids Allowance for Online Spending

Cash doesn't help when your kid wants Robux, not store toys. How to handle kids' allowance for online purchases before they're ready for a real debit card.

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Why Kids Always Ask for Toys at the Store

When kids ask for something every time at the store, it's not bad behavior. It's what happens when money is invisible. Here's what actually changes it.

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How to Teach Kids the Value of Money

Money talks don't stick. Kids learn about money by using it, making real decisions with real consequences. Here's how to do it at any age.

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How to Give Kids Allowance Without Cash

Most parents don't carry cash anymore. The best options for cashless kids' allowance — from bank accounts to family ledger apps — and how to choose.

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How to Set Up Bank of Parents in 5 Steps

Set up Bank of Parents in 5 minutes. Create accounts for each child, schedule recurring allowances, and start building real money habits. No card needed.

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