No, not kidding. Helped along by their parents, some young folks are choosing to invest, as well as the tried-and-true savings accounts or savings bonds. Kiplinger will offer you help in helping them manage their “funds” as low as $1. The Motley Fools offer Teens and their parents a free newsletter through their Young Monthly website.

For Small and Big Kids, Bank Jr has a wonderfully graphic-rich fun but savvy journey through a world of different places all designed to help money grow! Kids Money educates kids about the importance of saving and investing with stories, fun stuff and activities.

These time-tested magazines have tools to make sure you’re still on track.

• Money
• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
• Smart Money