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New information will help U.S. improve financial literacy
The release of international scores shows that American youth can improve when it comes to understanding finances and applying their knowledge to making...
This month’s Money as You Grow book club pick: "My Rows and Piles of Coins"
In “My Rows and Piles of Coins,” a boy growing up in Tanzania saves up to buy a bicycle to help his mother.
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with the Money as You Grow book club
Our Money as You Grow book club can help you chat about money with your kids so they can practice money-savvy habits.
This month’s Money as You Grow book club pick: "Curious George Saves His Pennies"
In "Curious George Saves His Pennies", the beloved monkey wants to buy a toy train. He saves up his money – but then loses it on the way to the...
This month’s Money as You Grow book club pick: “Lemonade in Winter”
In “Lemonade in Winter,” find out how successful Pauline and John-John are when they try to sell lemonade outside on a cold day.
This month's Money as You Grow Book Club pick: "Count on Pablo"
In “Count on Pablo,” find out how Pablo and his grandmother use creativity and problem-solving skills to sell their fruits and vegetables at the market.
Four strategies to help youth achieve financial capability
We've released a new report on our findings for how young people can acquire three building blocks of financial capability which include: executive...
When your kid asks you for something, try to keep the money conversation going
"Can you buy this for me, pleeease?" It's normal for young children to have a hard time not getting everything they want. Your questions and explanations...
How parents can help kids be smarter about money, in everyday situations
When it comes to managing money and making choices, practice putting your thoughts into words. You can help your children better understand the complicated...
Money conversations with your kids made easier with our Money as You Grow book club
At home and in
groups, you can use our book list and discussion guides to talk about money
topics with your children.
Dads: Help your children with money, just by being you!
Fathers know it’s important to teach kids about money. Here’s how you can help your kids build money skills, just by focusing on your strengths.
Toddlers to teens: How to kick-start your child’s saving habits
On our newly redesigned web resource Money as You Grow, you will find activities designed for each age group to help prepare your children for their...
De pequeños a adolescentes: Cómo poner en marcha los hábitos de ahorro de sus hijos
Hacer que sus hijos ahorren dinero puede ser más difícil que lograr que se cepillen los dientes o coman sus vegetales. Pero es uno de muchos hábitos buenos...
Take a tour of Money as You Grow! Our new resource to help parents and caregivers give children a strong financial start
Money can be a complicated topic, and knowing what's best for your child can be difficult. To help parents and caregivers, we're launching a newly...
The teenage years are for practicing money decisions in a safe space
In this last part in the series, we’re going to explore how teenagers practice the financial skills that drive their choices in adulthood.
La adolescencia sirve para practicar las decisiones sobre el dinero en un espacio seguro
Anteriormente, en nuestra serie sobre cómo los niños forman las habilidades y hábitos para lograr un bienestar financiero en la adultez, habíamos compartido...
El calzado adecuado y el sentido común pueden ayudar a su hijo(a) pre-adolescente a ganar terreno financiero
Cuando los niños son pequeños, pueden aprender autocontrol y cómo planificar de anticipado, las cuales son habilidades necesarias para una base financiera...
The right shoes and common sense can help your preteen gain financial ground
We recently heard stories from parents that reinforce what our research shows: The preteen years are critical for developing an internal compass for what's...
When your child learns self-control, it helps their financial future, too
As a parent, you are the most powerful influence on your children's financial lives. In the first five years of life, children go through rapid neurological...
Cuando su hijo aprende el autocontrol, también ayuda a su futuro financiero
La niñez es un buen momento para aprender sobre el dinero. Sin embargo, el dinero es un concepto abstracto. Incluso antes de que los cerebros de los niños...
The newcomer’s guides to managing money
According to recent studies, people with limited English proficiency may be more likely to fall prey to frauds and schemes, and it can be harder to manage...
He aquí por qué la niñez es un buen momento para aprender sobre el dinero
El verano pasado aprendimos que los adolescentes estadounidenses están en el medio del grupo cuando se trata de educación financiera, en comparación con...
Here’s why childhood is an important time to learn about money
If you have kids, it might surprise you to know that children as young as five years old can be ready to learn about saving and spending. From early...
Getting young people on the path to financial success
We're working with the Department of Labor to increase youth financial capability across the country at this crucial stage when young people are starting to...