David McCurrach

Founder

David McCurrach is the founder of Kids' Money. Following a career working in finance for several banks and credit unions, David started Kids' Money in 1995 and has since published three books on kids' financial literacy and allowance programs.

My Articles

How to Survive on a Student Budget
Budgeting For Study Abroad: How To Manage Money Overseas
How to Set a Reasonable Clothing Budget as a Teenager
Most Common Teenage Expenses & How to Budget Them
Helping Kids Understand Financial News & Trends
How to Teach Your Kids About Inflation
How to Explain How the Economy Works To Your Kids
Teaching Kids About the Role of Government in Personal Finance
Creating a Family Money Mission Statement
Financial Failures & Learning From Mistakes
The Match Game
How to Get Your Kids Into a Saving Habit
Helping Kids Understand Emergency Funds
How Advertising Affects Your Spending Choices
How to Make a Wish List & Prioritize Your Spending
How to Start Saving For Retirement in College
Preparing For Life After College
The Role of Financial Advisors: When and How to Seek Help
Setting a Good Example For Your Kids
Teaching Kids About Opportunity Cost
How To Plan & Save For Special Events & Outings
Introducing Kids to the Concept of Interest Rates
How to Explain Different Types of Bank Accounts to Kids
The Dangers of Credit Card Debt In College
Credit Scores Explained (& Why They Matter)
Retirement Planning Basics for Teens
Risk & Reward: The Ups & Downs of Investing
Power of Patience: How Long-Term Investments Grow Over Time
Real Estate Investing 101 For Teens
Money Manners: Polite Ways to Talk About & Handle Money
What To Do When Your Child Always Wants to Buy Something
Cool Museums for Kids to Learn About Money
Financial Lessons One Day at a Time
Easy Ways To Make Your Kid Financially Aware
Money Management Online Courses for College Students
Entrepreneurship Clubs
Fraternity and Sorority Financial Management Training
Investment Clubs
Give ’em an Allowance!
How to Balance Work and School in High School
Long-Term Goals for Kids
Short-Term Financial Goals for High School Students
Short-Term Goals for College Students
How to Explain Mutual Funds to Your Kids
Mortgages for Teens
My Child Wants to Raise Money for Charity: How to Help Them!
Long-Term Goals for Teens and High School Students
Long-Term Goals for College Students
Intermediate-Term Goals for Teens & High School Students
Intermediate-Term Goals for College Students
How to Help Your Teenager Get Organized
Short-Term Goals for Teens & High School Students
The Importance of Credit History
How to Explain Retirement Planning to Kids
Car Insurance Explained for Teens
How to Teach Your Kids About CDs
How to Teach Your Kids About Car Loans
How to Teach Your Kids About Personal Loans
Car Loans Explained for College Students
Personal Loans Explained for College Students
Personal Loans for Teens
Car Loans for Teens
How to Teach Your Kids to Pay Bills
New Year’s Goals for Kids
Basics of How The Economy Works For Teens
How The Economy Works For Kids
The Economy: Basics For College Students
Inflation Explained For Teens
Car Loans for Kids
Inflation Explained For Kids
Talking Money With Your Parents
Avoiding Money Traps
How to Set Summer Goals as a Kid
Navigating Peer Pressure: Teaching Teens About Money & Social Influence
How to Develop Financial Independence
Dividends Explained For Kids
Money Management for Teen Entrepreneurs
Digital Money, Online Payments & Safety
The Importance of Emergency Savings For College Students