{"id":578001,"date":"2026-06-25T13:18:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=578001"},"modified":"2026-06-25T13:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:18:42","slug":"the-pocket-money-puzzle-how-much-is-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/the-pocket-money-puzzle-how-much-is-enough","title":{"rendered":"The pocket money puzzle: How much is enough?"},"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, .search-container { display: none !important; }\n.authorByline { justify-content: center; align-items: center; }\n.f1Masthead .authorByline__authorNamesDetails { gap: 2px; 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margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_pocketmoney.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_pocketmoney.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_pocketmoney.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_pocketmoney.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_pocketmoney.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><p>Figuring out the right amount of pocket money for your kids is always a bit of a tightrope walk. Are you giving too much? Too little? What are their friends getting? To take the guesswork out of allowance, we\u2019ve partnered with GoHenry for your ultimate guide to typical pocket money by age \u2013 straight from GoHenry\u2019s Pocket Money Unwrapped: Mid-Year 2026. Find out if you\u2019re on track, when to give a pay bump, and how to have stress-free money conversations with your 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 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%22578001%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fthe-pocket-money-puzzle-how-much-is-enough%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%22578001%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fthe-pocket-money-puzzle-how-much-is-enough%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-medium text-center\"><article class=\"u-bg--purple-subtle has-padding-top-medium u-rounded--lg ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #f2e5ff; border: 3px solid #232320; color: ##232320;\"><div class=\"text-center\">    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_early_years.png\" alt=\"girl celebrating\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 150px; margin: 0px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_early_years.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_early_years.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_early_years.png?fit=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" loading=\"lazy\">  <\/div><h3>The early years: Ages 7-9<\/h3><p>Average weekly pocket money:<\/p><ul><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 7 \u2013 \u00a34.30<\/p><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 8 \u2013 \u00a34.44<\/p><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 9 \u2013 \u00a34.78<\/p><\/ul><\/article><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small\"><p style=\"font-size: 22px; text-align: center\"><strong>The money chat<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png\" alt=\"hand with coin\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: -10px 2px 0px -8px; vertical-align: middle;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><div style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #232320; width: 160px; margin: 20px auto 50px;\"><\/div><p>At this age, it\u2019s all about building basic money confidence. Keeping payouts small and frequent helps your child get used to a regular routine, giving them the perfect hands-on practice to master the basics of spending and saving. GoHenry\u2019s smart money app lets you set up a regular weekly allowance, which will automatically be added to your child\u2019s card on your chosen day. <\/p><p>This is the perfect time to chat about how much pocket money they\u2019ll get each week and what they want to do with it. Try looking at how much certain toys cost together and setting up some simple savings goals. The GoHenry app makes this really visual for kids, letting them name and personalise their goals to stay motivated.<\/p><p>Also, don\u2019t stress if they make some bad choices at this age, like buying a plastic toy that breaks 10 minutes later. It\u2019s much better to make these low-stakes mistakes now, so they can take those valuable lessons into the future.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-medium text-center\"><article class=\"u-bg--purple-subtle has-padding-top-medium u-rounded--lg ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #f2e5ff; border: 3px solid #232320; color: ##232320;\"><div class=\"text-center\">    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_middle_years.png\" alt=\"boy holding laundry\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 150px; margin: 0px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_middle_years.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_middle_years.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_middle_years.png?fit=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" loading=\"lazy\">  <\/div><h3>The middle years: Ages 10-12<\/h3><p>Average weekly pocket money:<\/p><ul><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 10 \u2013 \u00a35.38<\/p><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 11 \u2013 \u00a36.46<\/p><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 12 \u2013 \u00a38.12<\/p><\/ul><\/article><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-large\"><p style=\"font-size: 22px; text-align: center\"><strong>The money chat<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png\" alt=\"hand with coin\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: -10px 2px 0px -8px; vertical-align: middle;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><div style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #232320; width: 160px; margin: 20px auto 50px;\"><\/div><p>Once your child hits the ages of 10 to 12, their world is a little different to when they first started getting pocket money. The items they want to buy may be more expensive, and their social life may be more interesting. Not only will they be saving for the newest video game, but they may also be buying after-school snacks from the local corner shop with friends. Their money suddenly needs to stretch further, which is why this is the time for an allowance bump. <\/p><p>Now is the time to start having more grown-up chats about budgeting. A great way to frame this is by letting them know you\u2019re upping their weekly pocket money, but with a catch: they\u2019ll now need to cover their own social costs.<\/p><p>This is a brilliant opportunity for them to practice independent decision-making. Get them to map out what they\u2019ll need for outings across the month, and encourage them to tuck that cash away into a separate savings space in their GoHenry app. It\u2019s a simple way to make sure their social budget doesn\u2019t accidentally vanish by week 2.<\/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 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%22578001%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fthe-pocket-money-puzzle-how-much-is-enough%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%22578001%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fthe-pocket-money-puzzle-how-much-is-enough%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-medium text-center\"><article class=\"u-bg--purple-subtle has-padding-top-medium u-rounded--lg ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #f2e5ff; border: 3px solid #232320; color: ##232320;\"><div class=\"text-center\">    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_almost_adult.png\" alt=\"boy holding a tablet\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 150px; margin: 0px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_almost_adult.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_almost_adult.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_almost_adult.png?fit=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" loading=\"lazy\">  <\/div><h3>The teen years: Ages 13-16<\/h3><p>Average weekly pocket money:<\/p><ul><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 13 \u2013 \u00a310.68<\/p><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 14 \u2013 \u00a312.86<\/p><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 15 \u2013 \u00a314.54<\/p><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 16 \u2013 \u00a316.66<\/p><\/ul><\/article><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small\"><p style=\"font-size: 22px; text-align: center\"><strong>The money chat<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png\" alt=\"hand with coin\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: -10px 2px 0px -8px; vertical-align: middle;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><div style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #232320; width: 160px; margin: 20px auto 50px;\"><\/div><p>These teen years are the time to shift gears when it comes to pocket money. It\u2019s a move from weekly pocket money to a monthly allowance, mimicking how a real monthly paycheck works. This forces them into having to plan ahead and budget for the full month, rather than just week by week. <\/p><p>It\u2019s also a good time to discuss teens taking over responsibility for paying for their own clothing, cinema tickets and bus fares. And making it clear that once the monthly sum is gone, the \u201cBank of Mum and Dad\u201d is strictly closed until the next payday. <\/p><p>If your teen is finding it tricky to stretch their budget, point them towards GoHenry\u2019s Money Missions. Through interactive, bite-sized lessons and quizzes, they\u2019ll master how to create a budget, adjust it on the go, and save effectively. These are the essential money skills they\u2019ll need for the future.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_money_missions.png\" alt=\"Money missions on the GoHenry app\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_money_missions.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_money_missions.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_money_missions.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_money_missions.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_money_missions.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_money_missions.png?fit=2100 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-medium text-center\"><article class=\"u-bg--purple-subtle has-padding-top-medium u-rounded--lg ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #f2e5ff; border: 3px solid #232320; color: ##232320;\"><div class=\"text-center\">    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_ages_17-18.png\" alt=\"girl and boy smiling looking at a phone\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 150px; margin: 0px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_ages_17-18.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_ages_17-18.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_ages_17-18.png?fit=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" loading=\"lazy\">  <\/div><h3>The almost adult years: Ages 17-18<\/h3><p>Average weekly pocket money:<\/p><ul><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 17 \u2013 \u00a318.61<\/p><p><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-yellow-normal); margin: -5px 10px -10px -35px\"><use href=\"#coin\"><\/use><\/svg>Age 18 \u2013 \u00a316.57<\/p><\/ul><\/article><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-large\"><p style=\"font-size: 22px; text-align: center\"><strong>The money chat<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png\" alt=\"hand with coin\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: -10px 2px 0px -8px; vertical-align: middle;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/gohenry_handcoin.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><div style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #232320; width: 160px; margin: 20px auto 50px;\"><\/div><p>Now is the time for them to transition from an allowance to financial independence. Many teens this age have part-time jobs, which means that pocket money will transition to a top-up or stop entirely. <\/p><p>It\u2019s also an age of high-cost milestones, like driving lessons, car insurance, and first holidays with friends. Challenge your teen to manage these major expenses themselves. You can offer guidance, but establish clear boundaries regarding how much you will contribute and how much they are expected to cover.<\/p><p>The aim during this time is to step back from being a financial gatekeeper and instead adopt a \u201cfinancial consultant\u201d role. Letting them make real-world budgeting mistakes now, while they still have the safety net of being under your roof, is invaluable preparation for the future.<\/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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