The Wallet Method

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The same simple idea for every age: earn it, split it, and spend from one weekly allowance. Pick the one that fits your family.

The Wallet Method bundleFor grown-ups

The Wallet Method bundle

A picture book, a workbook for Excel and Google Sheets, and two guides. One weekly adult allowance, no tracking every dollar. Works even if your pay goes up and down.

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Forget Budgeting!For grown-ups who like to read

Forget Budgeting!

The Wallet Method as a classic book: the same simple plan, in words instead of pictures. One weekly number, no tracking every dollar.

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Allowance Chore ChartFor kids ages 6 to 12

Allowance Chore Chart

Kids earn it, check it off, and split it into 3 jars: Spend, Save and Give. 6 printable pages you can type on or print, plus an Earn It chart for teens.

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Sammy Gets an AllowanceFor kids ages 5 to 9

Sammy Gets an Allowance

A picture book about Sammy the Squirrel, who earns his allowance, learns that empty means empty, and saves up for a shiny red scooter.

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The 3-book set: Sammy, Ollie and BeaFor kids ages 5 to 9

The 3-book set: Sammy, Ollie and Bea

All three picture books together: earning and saving, giving, and finishing your chores. Three digital storybooks, ready to read tonight.

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A Little for Someone You LoveFor kids ages 5 to 9

A Little for Someone You Love

Ollie learns from his Grandpa that money can do three jobs: a little for now, a little for later, and a little for someone you love.

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Bea and the Leaky DamFor kids ages 5 to 9

Bea and the Leaky Dam

Bea starts every job and finishes none, until payday. A picture book about finishing your chores, with Bea's Chore Chart inside.

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Your First PaycheckFor teens

Your First Paycheck

Money skills for teens: one weekly number for your phone, food and fun.

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The free Wallet Method app works out your weekly adult allowance on your phone. No bank login, no account.

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