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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adriana Morga

How to talk about money with your kids

Financial Wellness Kids And Money - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

Corum and her wife have made it a priority to teach financial lessons to their three children, using engaging activities to encourage their interest in topics like saving and budgeting.

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