Foster your Child's Financial Literacy

Foster your Child's Financial Literacy

Corsalus Financial Kids is focused on helping parents to instill the proper values around money with their children while also emphasizing that personal net worth is not the same as personal self-worth. Our mission is to help families open the door to new conversations and activities with their kids to provide them the knowledge for future success financially while also encouraging the importance of service and giving back.

Kids & Money

It is our mission to help families open the door to new conversations and activities with their kids to provide them the knowledge for future success financially while also encouraging the importance of service and giving back. Jason Dobrzynski, CFP®, CMFC®, explains why this is important to us and how we hope to help you and your family.

Simple tools to support meaningful conversations.

Whether you’re just getting started or building on what your kids already know, these resources are here to help make money conversations more natural and more impactful at home.

Kids’ Debit Card Contract

Kids’ Debit Card Contract

Introducing your child to a debit card is an important step, but without clear expectations, it can be easy to feel uncertain about where to start.

This contract is designed to create structure and clarity for both you and your child. It outlines shared responsibilities, sets thoughtful boundaries, and helps reinforce that financial independence comes with accountability.

Review it together, talk through each point, and make it your own. This creates trust, supports healthy habits, and gives your child the confidence to make smarter decisions over time.

Financial Literacy Books

Financial Literacy Books

 Building healthy money habits can start with a single book.

Browse our list of recommended reads for kids and adults and find new ways to learn, grow, and start meaningful conversations at home.

Corsalus Financial Kids partners with Kidlist: Activities for Kids 

We have been delighted to have the opportunity to partner with Kidlist: Activities for Kids to provide helpful information for you regarding raising financially confident and competent children.

Find links to our current articles that appear on Kidlist below: 

How to Talk to Your Kids about Money

How to Talk to Your Kids about Money

You are your child(ren)'s first resource and teacher for how they will handle their finances. Let's help you get them off to a great start!

How to Talk to Your Kids about Money
Ways of Teaching Kids to Give Back

Ways of Teaching Kids to Give Back

Gratitude and philanthropy are wonderful gifts to pass on in your children. Little donations can make a big difference! Check out our tips on how to get started here. 

Ways of Teaching Kids to Give Back
Your Guide to Illinois College Savings

Your Guide to Illinois College Savings

Saving for your child's education may seem overwhelming, but we can help! We break down the most common questions regarding Illinois College Savings Accounts.

Your Guide to Illinois College Savings Plans
Is Your Child Ready for a Debit Card?

Is Your Child Ready for a Debit Card?

Giving your child their first debit card can be a big step in their financial education. Check out this article to make sure you're both prepared!

Is Your Child Ready for a Debit Card?