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Family money for the school years

Raise money-smart kids without going broke doing it.

Back-to-school lists, sports fees, summer camp, allowances and saving for college. Plain-English guides for the busy years, plus simple ways to teach your kids about money along the way.

College savings calculator Allowance by age
Save, spend and share. Three jars turn an allowance into a money lesson kids can see. How it works
01College savings calculatorWhat to save each month to reach your goal by 18. 02Money skills by ageWhat kids can learn at 5, 10 and 15, and how to set up an allowance. 03The Family Money checklistSixteen steps, from the back-to-school budget to a 529 plan.

15 guides for busy families

The school year

Activities and summer

Money skills for kids

Saving for the future

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The School Year Planner

A back-to-school budget, a yearly activities plan, a printable allowance chart for the fridge and a college savings page. Print it once and use it all year.

Get the free PDFSee the Family Money checklist

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Money lessons kids can hold in their hands

The Nickel Jar Kit: three sturdy save, spend and share jars, goal stickers, a weekly tracking chart and 30 activity cards for kids aged 5 to 11.

$29 per kit, shipped in the US. 30-day returns.

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