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Pocket Money Saver: Spend / Save / Give

A simple split to help kids build great money habits from day one.

A practical way to do pocket money:

  • Spend (70%) — small treats and choices.
  • Save (20%) — bigger goals (bike, game, school trip).
  • Give (10%) — charity or a cause they choose.

Why it works:

  1. Kids learn trade-offs.
  2. Saving becomes a habit.
  3. Giving builds empathy.
Tip: use clear jars or 3 digital “pots” so they can see the split.

Next up: a tiny Pocket Money Splitter tool on this site.