Results for Children & Teens

Set a budget and ask your kids to use their own money to keep spending under control.

One hundred people ages 14 to 24 will work in a summer program aimed at blight reduction.

How much of your income should you stash away in savings? You may think: I'll just put money into savings whenever I don't spend it. And how often do you think that will happen? Remember to pay yourself first
Step 1: Where to begin? Start by pledging to come up with a plan and to stick to it. Next, try out the Money Diary in the Tracking Section. It will help you figure out how much money you have coming in each month…

It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during and after a disaster. Everyone reacts differently, and your feelings will change over time. With the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many people may find the event stressful and may have difficulty coping during this time. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming to some, and also cause strong emotions in…

A new report from Common Sense Media analyzes current research on how social media impacts teens’ mental health.

Online culture is being driven in great part by teenagers, making the internet a tough place to understand at times.

Today we found articles on low-cost business ideas for teens and kids, how to get the best Black Friday deals online, and tips for homeowners who want to rent out a room.

Reading is a valuable life skill and a great tool for learning. Here are 10 great books for children on financial issues.

Want to teach your teen smart money habits and the value of a dollar? Find advice on helping kids learn about finances, budgeting, spending, and saving money.

Credit cards give you an alternative to cash to help pay for goods, but they can become a severe burden if you fail to pay them off. Here are some credit card basics you need to know.

"The more your teen is involved in the planning process, the more vested they will be in having a good time on the trip!"

In 1986, when I turned 16, I couldn’t get to the DMV fast enough to get my driver’s license. For those of us teens of the 80s, getting a driver’s license was a big deal. We could finally get out …

Get the facts on teenage drinking and learn the causes, risk factors, symptoms and signs of intoxication, treatment, dangers (alcohol poisoning, alcoholism), and effects.

Victoria's Secret, which owns teen-focused brand Pink, fell off of a list of US teens' favorite clothing brands as part of a recent survey of teen spending habits by Piper Jaffray.

Would you willingly share data like private messages with Facebook in exchange for $20 a month? A Facebook Research app does just that. After a report questioned the app's data collection, Apple removed the iOS app, while an Android version appears to remain available through beta testing platforms.

Consumers are expected to make 46% of purchases online this year...

There are good research-backed solutions to prevent suicide among young people.

They used to denote prison time and gang membership — now they’re for pop singers and suburban kids.

From scholarships to work-study programs, we canvassed teens across the U.S. to tell us how they'll fund their university years.

Teach your teen how to consume online entertainment safely and responsibly.