Kids & Money: Helping Children Earn, Save and Manage Money

From first bank accounts and pocket money to saving, budgeting and earning their own money, this section brings together useful guides to help children and teenagers build confidence with money and start learning good financial habits.

Helping Kids Understand, Earn and Manage Money

Jobs for 11 to 13 year olds include safe local tasks, while formal employment depends on age and council rules.

Jobs for 11 to 13 Year Olds in the UK: What Can They Legally Do?

Can an 11, 12 or 13-year-old get a job in the UK? Here are the legal rules, realistic ways to earn money and what parents need to check first.

My Monzo for kids review: is the free Under 16s account worth it?

Monzo for kids gives 6 to 15 year olds a free card and app, while parents keep oversight. Here’s what we’ve found from using it with 2 children.

Amazon Kids+ costs £6.99 a month for Prime members after its free trial and supports up to four child profiles.

Is Amazon Kids+ Worth £6.99 a Month After the Free Trial?

Amazon Kids+ offers books, games, videos and parental controls for children aged 3 to 12, but the monthly cost has risen since its launch, so is it worth using?

How To Help Your Child Get Started In Theatre, Film Or TV – And What It’s Really Like!

Find out how children aged 11–13 can earn money through theatre, film or TV roles. Includes legal rules, real-life insight and tips for getting started, and how to manage their earnings with nimbl.

For children aged 8 to 10, a yard sale or car boot sale is a fun and legal way to earn some extra cash, and it’s a great opportunity to start learning essential money skills!

How to Help Your Child Run a Yard Sale or Car Boot Stall and Learn Smart Money Skills Along the Way!

Discover how UK parents can help kids aged 8–10 earn money with a car boot sale or yard sale. Includes setup tips, legal guidance, and how to use nimbl to manage earnings and teach smart money habits.

Can My Child Run A Bake Sale To Make Some Extra Pocket Money?

Learn how UK parents can help kids aged 8–10 run a safe, fun bake sale at home. Includes health & hygiene rules, pricing tips, and how to manage earnings with Nimbl

What Summer Jobs Can 14–16 Year Olds Do in the UK?

How to Help Your Teen Find a Summer Job at 14 to 16 (And What They Can Expect to Earn)

Got a teen aged 14 to 16? Here’s how to help them land a summer job, understand their rights, and start earning their own money, with real tips, job ideas, pay info and tools like nimbl to build money confidence

How Your Teen (Aged 14 to 16) Can Write a Standout CV Without Job Experience

Help your teen aged 14 to 16 create their first CV, even with no work experience. Includes tips on skills, hobbies, volunteering, and free tools like nimbl to build money confidence

More parents are teaching children about saving, budgeting and spending wisely as living costs rise and digital spending becomes more common.

Why Financial Literacy For Kids Is Becoming A Priority For Budget-Conscious Parents

More parents are teaching children about saving, budgeting and spending wisely as living costs rise and digital spending becomes more common.