We all want our kids to grow up having a healthy relationship with money. Financials are such a huge part of our lives and can either set you for success or stress. So what age is the best age to start teaching kids about money? The answer is right now. Whether they are age zero or eighteen, there are many ways to introduce financial education or get started saving. Be sure to check this page often for product spotlights as well as new financial tips!
Back to School Savings
It's back to school time which means new schedules, new routines, new teachers, and learning new things! Let's start out fall with learning new money habits too!
Collect as much change as you can. Grab a fun container and challenge yourself to fill it full this school year. Find it, earn it, count it and bring it in.
Challenge: Attempt to count it and compare your total with the total from the coin counter at the bank.
Use this CHANGE TRACKING SHEET to make it easier to count up your change!
Product Spotlight: Mobile Deposit
Tired of holding on to checks for weeks and remembering to bring them into the bank? Mobile deposit offers a fast, secure, and convenient way to handle your banking from anywhere. With just a few taps on your smartphone, you can deposit checks directly into your account—no more waiting in line or rushing to the branch before it closes. It’s banking on your schedule, whether you're at home, at work, or on the go.
Mobile deposit also enhances your financial security by reducing the need to carry paper checks around or leave them in your car or desk. Plus, you'll receive confirmation once your deposit is received and can track your transaction history right in the app. It’s a simple way to take control of your finances while saving time and effort. Give it a try and experience the convenience for yourself!
How To Get Started
- Select 'Deposit Check' within the Citizens Bank Minnesota Go! Mobile app
- Provide the required enrollment information
- You will receive an in-app message when your enrollment is complete
When depositing a check:
- Include your endorsement and write 'via mobile deposit Citizens Bank Minnesota' on the back of the check
- You will receive an email notification from customer service that your deposit is pending approval/
*There is no fee from Citizens Bank Minnesota. Connectivity, data usage and text message rates may apply. Contact your wireless provider for more details. Mobile deposit checks are reviewed and then available in your accounts on Business Days Monday – Friday at the times of 10 AM and 3 PM.
Check out this video that walks you through how to do a Mobile Deposit!
Little Savers (ages 0-7)
Counting Money
Once a child starts learning to count, they can also start learning to count money. A child should always be under supervision when handling money, especially coins. Have them start with sorting out the different coins by color, shape, and values. Slowly introduce the value of each coin. Once they have that down, practice making the value of a dollar using different coins.
Game: Let's Make A Dollar!
Use different coins to make a dollar. See how many different ways you can make change add up to a dollar.
Tweens (ages 8-13)
Counting Back Change
It's never too early to learn an important life skill - counting back change! It can be a little intimidating to count back change to a customer, but the more you do it, the more confident you will become. Let's practice!
Follow the link to practice your counting back change skills:
https://nrffoundation.org/making-change
Teens (ages 14-18)
Get to know your spending habits
Let's track income, expenses, check online statements and evaluate spending.
Check out this worksheet to help with tracking!
Virtual Field Trips - No School Bus Required
Want to learn more about money? Check out these fun links and take trips all across the country from the comfort of your couch.
Field Trip to the Money Factory - The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Economy Museum - St. Louis Fed
Learn About Currency - U.S. Currency Education Program