Learning to navigate the fiscal world can be hard, especially when you’re just starting out. Thankfully, no one has to go it alone with the help of these great apps. We’ve compiled a list of our 5 favorite financial apps that can help your kids learn all about managing their finances.

BusyKid
$19.99/yr. And $7.99/yr. for additional cards – iOS, Android
For ages 5-16

Using the BusyKid app is like using a debit card, but with so many more features. Once you’ve set up a family account for $19.99/yr., your child can save, donate, and invest money through this educational app. BusyKid allows your child not only to track the money they have earned, but to spend it in real life through a prepaid Visa card that you receive as part of the family plan. The app also allows users to buy or sell the stock of popular companies and donate to charities such as the American Red Cross and Special Olympics. Parents have the option to add money to their child’s account, set up paid chores, schedule regular allowance deposits, and approve or freeze their transactions.

RoosterMoney
Free; $2.49/mo. or $18.99/yr. for RoosterPLUS – iOS, Android
For ages 4-17

Using the BusyKid app is like using a debit card, but with so many more features. Once you’ve set up a family account for $19.99/yr., your child can save, donate, and invest money through this educational app. BusyKid allows your child not only to track the money they have earned, but to spend it in real life through a prepaid Visa card that you receive as part of the family plan. The app also allows users to buy or sell the stock of popular companies and donate to charities such as the American Red Cross and Special Olympics. Parents have the option to add money to their child’s account, set up paid chores, schedule regular allowance deposits, and approve or freeze their transactions.

Baby Panda’s Town: Supermarket
Free – iOS, Android
For ages 6 and under

If you want to introduce a younger child to the concepts of earning money, working hard, and running a small business, this app is a great place to start! Baby Panda’s Town: Supermarket starts you off on your first day as the manager of a supermarket. Your child will stock the shelves, clean the store, and get ready to sell goods. As customers arrive, your child will need to help them get the items they want before checking them out at the counter. Each time they complete a transaction, they receive points which can earn them prizes and upgrades.

Zogo: Finance Simplified
Free – iOS, Android
For ages 15 and up

Zogo: Finance Simplified was designed to help young adults who never learned how to manage their money in school, which means it doubles as a great app to teach current students about finances. In this app, you’ll find a variety of engaging lessons that explain key financial concepts and terms. Quick quizzes ensure comprehension when you’re done with lessons. For an added challenge, you can also try your hand at this app’s trivia night against real users. Each lesson you complete will earn you points towards real-life rewards from popular companies.

Fortune City
Free – iOS, Android
For ages 15 and up

Look no further than Fortune City – A Finance App for motivation to track your transactions. This addicting app encourages you to record your earnings and expenditures by making you the mayor of a virtual city that grows with every entry. As your city expands, you can build stores, attract citizens and tourists, and earn coins to upgrade your very own Fortune City. This app mixes the fun of a simulation game with the helpfulness of a ledger.

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