Chores and allowances have long been a way of life for many families with children. For some, chores were something you did while growing up because they were part of everyday family life. For others, ...

A simple truth of domestic life is that household tasks are a constant. Once you’ve finished a load of laundry, there’s usually a sink full of dishes to wash or a bag of garbage to take out. Having a ...

Allowance should be tied to chores because it helps kids make the work-to-money connection that will become more important as they grow up, says Gregg Murset, certified financial planner and CEO of ...

If you’re bored of nagging the children (or your partner), a chore chart is exactly what you need. Transform your household, lighten your stress load and get the entire family working as a team with a ...

Inside: Free chore chart printable for kids perfect for a summer chore chart or year round. One of the questions I get asked a lot as a homeschool mom is how I “do it all”. The answer…I don’t! Like ...

Meg Wheeler is a certified public accountant (CPA) and a financial educator. She's also a mom to an 8-year-old, who gets an allowance that isn't tied to chores. She says this lets her use the ...

A psychologist says chores help teach kids responsibility and time management Age-appropriate tasks like cleaning up or mowing the lawn can build life skills Paying kids for chores is a personal ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Chores and allowances have long been a way of life for many ...