Inflation may be on most Americans’ minds while they’re at the grocery store and gas pump, but not when they’re doling out their kid’s allowance. While 29% of parents have increased their kids’ ...

So your kid has asked you for an allowance, but you’re not sure how much money is appropriate or how to go about it. Good news: We did some research and tapped a financial expert to learn about the ...

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Is allowance-flation happening in 2025? A new study has found the average kid is raking in up to $52 per month in allowance — $36 more than their parents did at the same age, adjusting for inflation.

Remember the concept of monthly or weekly allowances? Depending on your household, you were either given an allowance for doing household chores or, if you were lucky, your parents gave you an ...

If you spot a 5-year-old tracking weekly expenses, rent, and even investments on social media, don't be surprised; that's the ...

Despite inflation, most parents haven't increased their children's allowances. The average weekly allowance for children ages 5-17 is $37.19, but the median is $20. Digital payment methods like Venmo ...