{"id":570927,"date":"2026-01-23T12:22:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=570927"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:56:15","slug":"5-essential-money-lessons-your-kids-actually-want-to-learn-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/5-essential-money-lessons-your-kids-actually-want-to-learn-in-2026","title":{"rendered":"5 essential money lessons your kids (actually) want to learn in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.f1Masthead { padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 40px; }\n.f1Masthead__top { justify-content: center; }\n.f1Masthead__wrapper { margin-bottom: 0px; }\n.f1Masthead__mainSection { text-align: center; padding-top: 0px; }\n.f1Masthead__disclaimer, .f1__calculator.f1Masthead__sub, .previous-next-post, h4.luna-sectionTitle, .readMoreOnTopic, .usefulness-widget-content, .search-desktop { display: none !important; }\n.authorByline { justify-content: center; 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Hold tight, we\u2019re going to cover everything from gaming currencies to investing, with a little help from GoHenry.<\/p><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_cards\">Lesson 1: Invisible transactions<\/span><\/h3><p>For kids today, cash is a rarity. They see their parents pay with a tap of a phone or the click of a button. Even their own dealings with money are digital, so it\u2019s hard for them to see it as real money leaving a real pot. <\/p><p>How, then, can you make the digital tangible? Here are a couple of ideas:<\/p><style>@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Kalam:wght@400;700&display=swap'); .marker-text { font-family: 'Kalam', cursive; fill: #333333; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; text-anchor: middle; }<\/style><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(-5deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Learn the<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">\u201cMoney basics\u201d<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> Get them to complete the <strong>Level 1 \u201cMoney basics\u201d<\/strong> in their GoHenry smart money app. This covers ways to pay today, using a bank account and how cards work.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(2deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Easily track<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">spending<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> Set them up with <strong>instant notifications<\/strong> for when they use their GoHenry card. This will help them visualise how much money they have spent and how much they have left on their card.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-bg--background-secondary\"><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large sponsorpanel\"><article class=\"ukfin_sponsor luna-card luna-card--shadow no-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-top-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterSmall u-grid--alignMiddle\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s text-center no-padding-bottom\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22image%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fcdn.finder.com.au%252Ffinder-us%252Fwp-uploads%252Fsites%252F3%252F2025%252F07%252Fgohenry_kidwithcard.png%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22has-padding-top-xsmall%2Bhas-padding-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22style%22%3A%22width%253A%2B180px%253B%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22570927%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252F5-essential-money-lessons-your-kids-actually-want-to-learn-in-2026%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png\" alt=\"GoHenry logo\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-xsmall\" style=\"width: 180px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=540 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s no-padding-bottom\"><p>Give your child the head start you wish you\u2019d had, with their own smart money app and card. <strong>Get 2 months free plus \u00a320 pocket money with code AFFFDR220.<\/strong><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Get%2Bstarted%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--brand%2Bluna-button--solid%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22570927%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252F5-essential-money-lessons-your-kids-actually-want-to-learn-in-2026%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--brand luna-button--solid\">Get started<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_flame\">Lesson 2: The power of the side hustle<\/span><\/h3><p>While the Saturday paper round is unlikely to be your kid\u2019s first job these days, that doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t other opportunities for them to earn. In fact, more and more children are discovering the art of the side hustle. Whether it\u2019s selling digital art, slime or clothes on Vinted, kids want to know what they can do to create wealth. <\/p><p>You can start them off earning from home, as well as teach them other ways to earn money now \u2013 and in the future. <\/p><style>@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Kalam:wght@400;700&display=swap'); .marker-text { font-family: 'Kalam', cursive; fill: #333333; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; text-anchor: middle; }<\/style><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(-5deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Boost allowance<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">by doing chores<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> The <strong>Tasks<\/strong> feature of the GoHenry smart money app lets you set chores around the house. Once completed, they can get a boost to their weekly allowance!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(2deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Learn how to be<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">an entrepreneur!<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> The <strong>Jobs &amp; earning<\/strong> level in the Learn area of the app covers different jobs and pay. It also looks ahead to when they\u2019ll have to pay tax and what it means to be an entrepreneur.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/gohenry_girl-1.png\" width=\"350\" alt=\"Girl with GoHenry card\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/gohenry_girl-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/gohenry_girl-1.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/gohenry_girl-1.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/gohenry_girl-1.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/gohenry_girl-1.png?fit=1050 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_lightning\">Lesson 3: The anti-scam shield<\/span><\/h3><p>Unfortunately, financial fraud is a common crime in the UK, and kids can be a target. Gaming scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and it can be easy to fall for \u201cfree Robux\u201d or Fortnite skin swapping. <\/p><p>While gaming currency is digital, it can result in a real financial loss if your child is scammed. If you have an eager gamer on your hands, here are some tips on how to give them the \u201carmour\u201d they need to protect their digital loot. <\/p><style>@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Kalam:wght@400;700&display=swap'); .marker-text { font-family: 'Kalam', cursive; fill: #333333; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; text-anchor: middle; }<\/style><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(-5deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Talk through<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">online safety<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> Sit down and talk through the <strong>latest scams around<\/strong> such as V-Buck Generators or \u201cSecurity Alert\u201d spam emails. Explain how they should check with you before clicking on anything or sharing their login information.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(2deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Protect your<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" 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started<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_coins\">Lesson 4: The \u201cmagic\u201d of compounding<\/span><\/h3><p>Gen A has its eyes on building wealth. While savings are a good start, the key to reaching the end goal is understanding the \u201cmagic\u201d of compounding. Not just savings interest, but compound investment as well. This is the time to teach your children that what may seem like a boring savings habit can turn into future wealth. <\/p><style>@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Kalam:wght@400;700&display=swap'); .marker-text { font-family: 'Kalam', cursive; fill: #333333; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; text-anchor: middle; }<\/style><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(-5deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Calculate<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">interest earnings<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> Start with making sure your child is <strong>earning interest.<\/strong> There are 2 ways to do this with GoHenry: you can either set up parent-paid interest, or if you have the Plus plan, your child can earn 3.20% AER on their savings. When the interest is paid, show your child how their savings balance changes. At the end of the year, try to sit down and show in the app how much interest they\u2019ve managed over 12 months.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(2deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Discover the<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">stock market!<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> Some adults struggle to explain investing and the stock market, but <strong>GoHenry\u2019s Money Missions<\/strong> give a nice intro to investing and expand this out in Level 2 and Level 3 lessons. All of these are available on the Plus plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Card_Mermaid.png\" width=\"350\" alt=\"Girl with GoHenry card\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Card_Mermaid.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Card_Mermaid.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Card_Mermaid.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Card_Mermaid.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Card_Mermaid.png?fit=1050 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_star\">Lesson 5: The 24-hour rule<\/span><\/h3><p>Delayed gratification and \u201csaving for later\u201d is the ultimate power move when it comes to teaching your children how to spend. Adverts, trends and social media can pile on the pressure to buy the \u201cmust-have skincare\u201d or a new \u201crare Roblox skin\u201d, so it\u2019s important to learn the difference between wants and needs.  <\/p><style>@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Kalam:wght@400;700&display=swap'); .marker-text { font-family: 'Kalam', cursive; fill: #333333; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; text-anchor: middle; }<\/style><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(-5deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Avoid<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">impulse buys<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> Teach your child the <strong>\u201c24-hour rule\u201d<\/strong> where you wait for a day after you\u2019ve spotted something you like before purchasing it. This will help them to break the cycle of impulse buys.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><svg width=\"300\" height=\"300\" viewbox=\"0 0 300 300\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"transform: rotate(2deg);\"><defs><filter id=\"shadow\" x=\"-20%\" y=\"-20%\" width=\"150%\" height=\"150%\"><fegaussianblur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stddeviation=\"3\"><\/fegaussianblur><feoffset dx=\"3\" dy=\"3\" result=\"offsetblur\"><\/feoffset><fecomponenttransfer><fefunca type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.3\"><\/fefunca><\/fecomponenttransfer><femerge><femergenode><\/femergenode><femergenode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/femergenode><\/femerge><\/filter><\/defs><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" fill=\"#c3f53c\" filter=\"url(#shadow)\"><\/rect><path d=\"M40 40 L260 40 L260 75 L40 75 Z\" fill=\"black\" opacity=\"0.07\"><\/path><text x=\"150\" y=\"140\" class=\"marker-text\">Learn the<\/text><text x=\"150\" y=\"175\" class=\"marker-text\">value of money<\/text><\/svg><p><svg class=\"luna-icon\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal)\"><use href=\"#lightbulb\"><\/use><\/svg> Go further and direct them to <strong>Level 2 \u201cSpending wisely\u201d<\/strong>, which delves into value for money and resisting temptation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h3>The main lesson: You don\u2019t need to be an expert, just a guide<\/h3><p>You don\u2019t need to be a financial expert to talk to your kids about money. There may be areas that you feel confident teaching, but there will also be some topics that you can explore together. The main thing is to make sure you keep talking and learning about money together. <\/p><p>Want to supercharge their learning? GoHenry\u2019s YouTube channel now features 80 bite-sized Money Mission videos that make financial education fun and accessible for kids. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-bg--background-secondary\"><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large sponsorpanel\"><article class=\"ukfin_sponsor luna-card luna-card--shadow no-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s text-center no-padding-bottom\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/gohenry_232_140.png\" alt=\"GoHenry logo\" style=\"width: 180px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/gohenry_232_140.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/gohenry_232_140.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/gohenry_232_140.png?fit=540 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s no-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small\"><p><strong class=\"text-xx-large u-italic\">GoHenry: where kids go to learn money<\/strong><\/p><p>Kids learn to earn, save, spend and invest with pocket money, custom savings goals, gifted money from family and friends, gamified lessons and more. 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