Is Acorns Early the same as GoHenry?

Yes, in 2023, US fintech company Acorns acquired GoHenry, renaming it Acorns Early in the US and keeping all the app's original features. It also acquired the GoHenry app in the UK, but the name remains the same.

Can I use Acorns Early in Canada?

No, you can't use Acorns Early in Canada because Acorns Early is currently not available in Canada. In fact, we don't yet know if or when Acorns Early plans to launch in Canada, but there are some kids financial apps , such as the RBC Mydoh app .

What is Acorns Early and how does it work?

Acorns Early is a debit card and spending app in the US and UK that teaches kids about financial literacy using games and quizzes designed by educators. With Acorns Early, kids can watch videos, complete interactive lessons, quizzes and "missions" to earn rewards. Content is currently created by financial professionals and teachers following US educational guidelines. Kids can use the Acorns Early debit card for purchases, with funds transfered by parents, who can also control where and how much kids spend their money.

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Rhys Subitch is a personal finance editor at Bankrate and former loans editor at Finder, specializing in consumer and business lending. Rhys has nearly a decade of experience researching, editing, and writing for startups, Fortune 500 companies, universities and websites. They hold a BA in sociology and a certificate of editing from the University of Washington.

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Authored over 400 articles on personal and business finance
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