Allowances and Chores

Allowances and Chores  Learn the best way to set your child's allowance — and whether you should reward your child for helping out with household chores.


The Right Amount
What's the magic number — $5, $10, $25, or more? Find out how other parents decide how much is enough.
Allowance and Spending Decisions
Calculating Your Child's Allowance
Good Money Management Begins with an Allowance
Keep a Money Journal
Teach the Value of Paying on Time

Paying for Chores
Should you give your child an allowance in exchange for helping out around the house? Find out!
Cash for Trash
Winning the War on Chores
Pay By the Chore
Odd Jobs