Spending & Budgeting

Smart spending and budgeting skills: needs vs wants, price comparison, and avoiding impulse buys.

14 Guides
Ages 6-12

Needs vs Wants for Kids

Is that new toy a need or a want? Learn how to tell the difference, master the 'Grey Zone,' and use the upgrade framework to make smart money choices.

Ages 8-12

Value of Money: What Your Money Is Really Worth

Learn the superpower of understanding the value of money.

Ages 8-13

Your First Budget

Learn how to make your first budget in 10 minutes.

Ages 8-12

Budgeting Basics: A Beginner's Guide for Kids

What is a budget? Learn how a simple plan turns pocket money into a superpower.

Ages 13-17

Budgeting for Teens

Learn to manage part-time job income, handle social spending, and save for big goals like driving lessons with our real-world teen budgeting guide.

Ages 8-14

Spending & Budgeting for Kids

Learn how to make your money work harder.

Ages 9-14

Advertising Tricks for Kids

Learn how advertisers use digital tricks, influencer marketing, and FOMO to target you.

Ages 9-14

How to Compare Prices: A Kid's Guide to Finding the Best Deal

Learn how to compare prices like a pro! From unit pricing to bulk-buying traps, this guide teaches kids the maths of finding the best value every time.

Ages 9-13

Opportunity Cost for Kids

Every choice has a hidden price tag.

Ages 8-13

Gift Card Budgeting: Make Your Gift Cards Go Further

Learn how to turn a gift card into a budgeting superpower.

Ages 8-14

Smart Spending for Kids

Learn the secrets of smart spending for kids.

Ages 8-13

How to Keep a Spending Diary

Learn how to keep a spending diary and become a money detective.

Ages 10-15

Subscription Traps

Are free trials and small monthly payments draining your money? Learn how subscription traps work and how to find and cancel the ones you forgot about.

Ages 10-14

Impulse Buying

Ever wonder why you buy things you don't really want? Discover the brain science behind impulse buying and learn clever tricks to keep your money safe.

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