Financial literacy resources

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.

The teenage years are about independence, challenging the status quo, finding and developing passions and gaining a sense of self. How then, as the parent of a teen, is one supposed to ensure they are teaching their teen about money to prepare them for being out on their own?

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.

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.

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.

Credit scores are one indication of our overall financial health - make sure your teens know the do’s and don’ts of building credit.

Demystifying the ins and outs of dynamic currency conversion to help your teen optimize their spending abroad.

Your guide to teaching your kids about foreign transaction fees, and other tips when spending abroad.

A basic introduction to interest - what pays and what costs.

Your kid-friendly guide to explaining how tipping works.

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.