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...
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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
You’ve got goals for your life—and some of them take money to achieve
Goals, whether long term or short term, usually cost money to accomplish. That means when you have a life goal, you probably have a financial goal...
No-sweat ways to help kids start out strong, financially
America Saves Week is coming soon. This annual event helps thousands of us start out on a regular program of saving money toward our goals. We've all got...
The holidays give you an opportunity to show your kids how money works
The holiday season provides a particularly good opportunity to reach kids with some basic money attitudes. Your children absorb what you say and what you...
A new school year, a new resource for parents and kids
Parents are the strongest influence on how kids learn and think about money, and the back-to-school shopping season is a great time for some major money...
Summer jobs are a perfect time to build financial skills for young people
For young people, particularly those between the ages of 16-24 who may be entering the workforce for the first time, developing good money management skills...
How to protect vulnerable children from credit reporting problems
Youth in foster care are particularly susceptible to identity theft because they often lack a permanent address, and their personal information is...
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