Most parents encounter at least a few significant financial milestones with their children—from deciding to give an allowance to helping plan for college. These real-life events bring basic financial concepts to life.

This section focuses on a handful of universal milestones. Use this information to help guide family discussions and encourage good financial habits along the way.

As we update our site, we'll expand this section to include additional milestones and information based on your feedback. Be sure to check back often to see what we've added.