Youth & Teen

A drink before school. A snack on the way home. A quick stop with friends after practice.

Five or ten bucks at the gas station might not seem like much in the moment. But when those stops become part of your everyday routine, they can add up faster than you think.

The good news? You don't have to give up every snack run to be smart with your money. You just need to know where your money is going.

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Landing your first job is an exciting milestone. Whether you spent the summer lifeguarding, babysitting, working at a local restaurant, or helping with a family business, earning your own paycheck is something to be proud of.

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You've started that summer job, received a few paychecks, and maybe even set aside some money for future goals. That's a great start. Now comes the next step: learning how to spend and manage your money responsibly.

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For many teens, summer is the perfect time to earn their first paycheck. Whether it's working at a local business, babysitting, lifeguarding, or mowing lawns, a summer job provides more than spending money. It's an opportunity to learn valuable financial skills that can last a lifetime.

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Learning how to manage money doesn’t have to wait until adulthood. In fact, the earlier you start, the more confident you’ll feel making financial decisions later on.

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Everyone learns money by doing and sometimes by messing up. The teen years are where those lessons start to stick.
 

Here are a few common mistakes and why they’re actually important.

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When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, you might picture four-leaf clovers and pots of gold. But here’s a little secret — luck has very little to do with building money.

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Valentine’s Day is often about cards, candy, and small gifts, but it’s also a great opportunity to learn how to make thoughtful money choices. For youth and teens, Valentine’s Day can be a fun way to practice budgeting, saving, and planning ahead.

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The new year is a great time to focus on financial education for kids and teens. This blog shares practical, age-appropriate ways families can help young people learn about saving, spending, and building confidence with money.

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December is fun… and expensive. Gifts, outings, snacks, and holiday sales can make your money disappear fast. The trick isn’t to stop spending — it’s to spend with a plan.

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