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Teaching Kids Finances

Teaching kids about personal finances gives them a head start, and we don't just mean piggy banks! Help kids master strategies in investing, saving, and even credit.
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Budgeting
6 min read
Teaching Children About Money
These 6 activities teach spending, saving, and investing to kids.
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Borrowing And Credit
4 min read
8 Lessons to Teach Kids about Credit for Grades K–12
Try these 8 credit tips that every kid needs to learn: how to use credit, how to build credit, yearly fees and interest, and more.
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Saving
80 min read
Banzai Teen
Save enough money for college registration while navigating various financially-focused scenarios from getting a job and going out to eat to renting an apartment.
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Budgeting
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Income and Expenses
Learn about income and expenses and why they're fundamental in maintaining a budget.
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Budgeting
3 min read
Teach Financial Literacy at Home
Teaching your family to be financially literate is as simple as involving them in everyday financial decisions.
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Life Changes
10 minute activity
Are You Cyber Safe? For Teens
Test your cyber safety smarts with an interactive simulation designed for teens 13-18.
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Saving
5 min read
Savings Accounts
Learn how different savings accounts can help pave the way to financial security.
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Saving
1 min activity
Savings Calculator
With this savings calculator, you can see how your money will grow in a savings account and compare how different compound interest rates and saving periods impact your savings.
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Saving
1 min activity
50/30/20 Calculator
Following the 50/30/20 Rule, divide your income into three categories: Needs, Wants, and Savings.
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Budgeting
5 min read
For Kids: Earning Income
Earning income is the first step to creating a budget.
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Saving
2 min read
Saving Money
Saving money is easier when you’re motivated by a specific goal.
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Saving
60 min read
Banzai Junior
Operate a successful lemonade stand to earn money and save for a big purchase, but don't forget to pay back that IOU, deduct the cost of business expenses, and manage other hiccups along the way.
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Budgeting
4 min read
3 Jar Allowance For Kids
The 3 jar money system encourages kids to learn about budgeting by splitting their money into saving, spending, and giving categories.
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Saving
3 min activity
The 50/30/20 Rule for Teens
Create a custom budget that follows the 50/30/20 rule and fits your life as a teen.
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Borrowing And Credit
4 min read
Interest
Interest is one of the most powerful tools in your financial arsenal and one of the more slippery dangers.
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Taxes
5 min read
How to Teach Income Tax: Lessons & Resources
Use these activities to help your students get a head start on their future taxes.
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Saving
7 min read
50/30/20 Rule
A simple, practical rule for a budget that's easy to implement.
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Saving
3 min read
Opening Your First Account
Ready to open your first account at a bank or credit union? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.