Chores and Allowance

You're at the checkout, almost done, and your child grabs something and asks, "Can we get this?" And four words come out before you've even thought about them: "We can't afford it." It feels honest. Responsible, even. Like you're teaching them the value of money. Most of us say i ...  Show more

We've been handed a story about toddlers. They're testing you. They're manipulating you. They're trying to win. And if you comfort them too much, you'll raise a spoiled kid who runs the house. So the advice comes fast and hard in these years: don't pick them up so much, don't neg ...  Show more

As parents, it is our responsibility to raise financially responsible and independent kids. Chores at home can help with that mission. Here's why I like chores and how parents can get started! Second, our Fintech Spotlight segment features Monarch Money's Natalie Taylor who share ...  Show more

Raising kids who pitch in around your home doesn't require bribes or a chore chart. Kids want to help – and parents can nurture that desire by including them in age-appropriate ways. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship ...  Show more

Are you on the fence about whether or not to give your children an allowance? Would you like to help them develop a good work ethic and a biblical view of money management, but aren’t sure how to do that at age-appropriate levels? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another e ...  Show more

Scary fact: kids learn their money habits at home. So how do you help them avoid the mistakes you made? What's the going rate for pocket money, and how do you bring in ideas about spending and saving? Maggie dusts off a classic episode of The Pineapple Project money season, in wh ...  Show more