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The Story Corner Mission

An illustrated money adventure (ages 7–10): four days, twenty euros and one wobbly bench. Read online or download the PDF.

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The Sharing Cupboard Mission

An illustrated money adventure (ages 7–10): eighteen euros and one game with missing pieces. Discover that borrowing, sharing and repairing beats buying everything new.

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The Two Roads After School

Two roads, two futures. An inspiring money story about saving, patience and the power of time.

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The History of Money

From cows to digital money — the whole story of money in one fun video.

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19 articles

Cash· 6 min read

Borrow from your parents or the bank?

A family loan can ease your monthly costs — but a loan and a gift are two different things. Cash explains how it works, when interest can be deductible, how gifting works alongside a loan, and what it means for your parents.

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Byte· 6 min read

What is Bitcoin, really? Byte explains it honestly

Digital money with no bank, wild price swings and lots of opinions. Byte, the digital hero, explains in plain language what Bitcoin is, how it works, the risks, and what experts say — without the hype.

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Goldie· 5 min read

How much can I safely spend today? Meet the Money Compass

Your bank balance isn't the same as money you can freely spend. The Money Compass in our free Cashflow Tracker works it out for you — and helps you weigh a purchase before you buy.

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Cash· 9 min read

Financial Literacy for Kids: What to Teach at Every Age

From elementary school to young adulthood — a practical guide to growing money skills alongside your child.

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Cash· 6 min read

How to turn a wish into a money goal

One large amount becomes a series of small, achievable steps — with a plan, a weekly amount and a tracker.

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Byte· 4 min read

The SAFE Check: help kids spot a too-good-to-be-true online prize

A free-prize pop-up is one of the most common traps kids meet online. Teach them Byte's four-step SAFE habit — Stop, Ask, Find clues, Exit — so a tempting giveaway becomes a calm, confident decision.

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Goldie· 8 min read

The real cost of a house — the hidden price behind the price tag

A €400,000 house doesn't cost €400,000. Add the interest, the upkeep and the growth you give up — and the real number is often more than three times higher.

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Cash· 7 min read

The real cost of a dog — the hidden price behind the puppy

An €800 puppy doesn't cost €800. Add the food, the vet and the insurance across its whole life — and a dog costs about €18,000. The puppy is just 4% of it.

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Byte· 7 min read

Pocket money by age — an honest guide for parents

How much pocket money is enough? What about chores? When do you start? An honest, non-strict guide.

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Cash· 6 min read

Pocket money at 8 — how much, how to start, what works

Honest starting point: €2-3 per week. A 5-step start and the kitchen-table conversation — no lecture.

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Cash· 6 min read

How do I teach my kid to save? — 7 steps that actually work

Saving for kids doesn't start with money — it starts with meaning. A practical roadmap.

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Tally· 8 min read

Financial parenting — 5 conversations that make the difference

Kids don't learn about money from books — they learn from EVERYDAY conversations. Here are 5 they'll never forget.

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Cash· 6 min read

Should you pay kids for chores? — an honest answer

The classic parenting question, answered calmly: when chores and pocket money stay separate, when they combine, and the model that causes the least friction.

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Byte· 7 min read

Your child's first bank account — when and how

From piggy bank to kids' account: what age, what to look for when choosing, and how to make the first app experience a learning moment.

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Cash· 6 min read

Allowance at 10 — how much, and the step to a monthly budget

Honest baseline: €3-5 a week or €15-20 a month. And why 10 is the age to give money a job.

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Penny· 6 min read

My child wants to buy everything — 5 calm ways to handle it

Wanting everything is normal. Don't remove the desire — teach them what to do with it, without lectures or power struggles.

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Cash· 5 min read

When your child feels ashamed about money — 5 calm ways to help

You don't have to fix money to help your child. You only have to stop the shame from winning.

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Tally· 6 min read

Talking about debt, buy-now-pay-later & credit — with your teen

You don't have to be an expert. Teach your child three questions that turn any 'free now' into a real choice.

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Cash· 5 min read

Needs vs Wants: teach your child the difference (+ free worksheet)

Cash the Builder makes it simple — with a sorting game and a printable worksheet.

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🦉 For beginner investors

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Goldie· 9 min read

Investing for beginners — the complete 2026 starter guide

No finance-bro talk. No stock tips. Just a calm, step-by-step roadmap for anyone who wants to start investing now.

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Cash· 5 min read

What is an ETF? Explained in 5 minutes for beginners

A basket of thousands of companies, in one share. No jargon, just real examples.

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Goldie· 5 min read

Compound interest — why time is your best friend in investing

The secret most people only discover in their 40s. With real numbers.

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Tally· 6 min read

5 mistakes most beginner investors make (and how to avoid them)

Strategy isn't where beginners blow up — emotion is. Here's the field guide to the rabbit-holes.

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Byte· 7 min read

How to start investing with €100 a month (a practical 5-step plan)

Not a magic formula. Just the steps that have worked for most beginners over the past 50 years.

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Cash· 7 min read

Investing or saving? The honest 2026 comparison

Saving is safe. Investing grows. But what should you do when? No finance-bro talk — just a calm comparison.

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Byte· 8 min read

How much should I invest per month? The honest guide

Not what you *could* invest — but what you *should* invest based on your situation. Practical and pressure-free.

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Tally· 8 min read

Risks of investing for beginners — what they don't tell you

Investing has risks. An honest overview — no fear-mongering, no sales pitches — of what can actually go wrong, and what you do about it.

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Tally· 6 min read

How AI Can Help Beginner Investors Make Smarter Decisions

AI can simplify complex concepts, organise information, and help new investors build confidence and healthier, long-term habits.

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Goldie· 8 min read

Investing for your child — why starting early changes everything

In investing, time is the single most powerful factor there is. See — with the numbers — why an 18-year head start beats a big amount, and how to start calmly.

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For kids (10+)

2 articles

Goldie· 4 min read

What is compound interest? (Goldie explains)

A secret that most adults only discover in their 40s — and you already know it now.

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Penny· 3 min read

Needs vs Wants — how Penny tells the difference

Three questions. Three seconds. And you know whether that thing you want is really necessary.

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