When it comes to really useful financial tools, a reloadable debit card is hard to beat. And where it can really come in handy is with your teenagers. It’s the perfect tool to teach them a little bit about financial responsibility without putting too much pressure on them.

If you’re not quite sure what a reloadable debit card is, it’s simply a Visa or MasterCard that must be loaded up with your cash before it can be used. There’s no credit involved. So you can’t get into trouble by carrying a balance. That makes them perfect for youngsters.

You can pick one up for your future citizen and place their allowance on it. Then your youngster gets in the habit of using it and checking their balance to make sure they have enough money for whatever they want to buy. When the money’s spent down, the card can be reloaded. And the best thing for parents is that they can monitor the transactions so they can keep a close eye on their child’s spending.

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