Teen bank accounts share most of the features of adult checking accounts with a few exceptions. Teen bank accounts are typically joint accounts. That means that you and your teen have shared access to ...

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A savings account for youngsters can introduce them to the idea of putting money away and even help them learn about concepts like compound interest. They can deposit money from birthdays, holidays, ...

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