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Pocket money, jobs and money lessons, in plain English.
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How much pocket money by age?
A starting amount for kids aged 4 to 13, whether to tie it to jobs, and how to split it.
$3 to $10 a week · Read the guideJobs for kids by age
Job lists for ages 4 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 13, how many to start with, and how to make them stick.
3 jobs to start with Pocket money and jobsShould pocket money be tied to jobs?
The case for and against, and four ways to link them with worked examples.
4 ways to link them Money lessons
Spend, Save and Grow
The three jars method: what each jar is for, how to split it, and how Grow teaches interest.
3 jars Cards and appsKids' debit card or pocket money tracker?
How the two compare on cost, control and what kids learn.
Side by side
Try a whole pocket money week, free
PocketPals suggests pocket money and jobs for each child's age, keeps count, and splits payday into Spend, Save and Grow. Founders pay A$3 a month or A$30 a year.