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Financial literacy resources

Till's mission of building smarter spenders starts with the right financial literacy resources and tools for your family. Check out the resources below to support your family as you discuss spending, saving and earning, and help your kids prepare for their financial futures.

This is a list of 10 jobs that kids and teens can do online to make money

The Best Online Jobs for Teens Under 18 | Earn Money While Working From Home

A list of 10 jobs that teens can do to make money online
September 5, 2024
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How old do you have to be to get a debit card?

What are the age requirements for debit cards? We'll answer that question and explore different options for kids and teens.
September 5, 2024
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3
min read
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Chores for kids guide: Age-Appropriate Chores List

The ultimate list of age-appropriate chores for kids and teenagers
September 5, 2024
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3
min read
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The Average Allowance for kids and teenagers | A parent’s guide

A parent's guide to allowance for kids. How much, how often, and when to start giving allowance.
September 5, 2024
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4
min read
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Embracing the Growth Mindset

For several years now, the term “growth mindset” has been cropping up. It’s very likely your kids have heard about it from teachers who want to inspire confidence in students. What is a growth mindset and how can we instill it in our kids?
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6 Life Lessons Your Kids Learn Doing Chores

Every family has their own approach to doing chores (or not doing them!), but the benefits of your kids doing chores can extend far beyond a more organized household. Doing chores can help kids learn responsibility, self-esteem, time-management skills and more.
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Allowance: What Works for Your Family?

Allowance is often kids' first experience with earning money. Depending on each family's approach, allowance can help instill a life-long "yearning for earning" in kids and help them learn responsibility and money management.
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4
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7 Signs Your Kid is Ready for a Debit Card

Are you thinking about getting your kid a debit card? It’s a big decision, with a lot to consider. Many families wonder what age is best for getting their kid a debit card. Understanding the requirements in a great start, but it's also helpful to assess your kid's own emotional and mental readiness.
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5
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Teaching Teens the Value of Money

Teens need hands-on experience with earning, spending and saving. The good news is that parents are not alone in this effort. We're here to help guide you and your family through discussions around personal finance and help prepare your kids for the financial realities they'll face on their own.
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3
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How to Build Credit as a Teenager

Credit scores are one indication of our overall financial health - make sure your teens know the do’s and don’ts of building credit.
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5
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Dynamic Currency Conversion: Explained for Teens

Demystifying the ins and outs of dynamic currency conversion to help your teen optimize their spending abroad.
April 12, 2024
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4
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Understanding Foreign Transaction Fees

Your guide to teaching your kids about foreign transaction fees, and other tips when spending abroad.
April 12, 2024
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4
min read
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What is Interest? A Lesson for Kids

A basic introduction to interest - what pays and what costs.
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4
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Sales Tax 101

Understanding sales tax as a family just got easier with our kid-friendly guide, from answering “what is sales tax?” to the highest and lowest sales tax rates.
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4
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How Does Tipping Work?

Your kid-friendly guide to explaining how tipping works.
April 12, 2024
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3
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