--- title: MySchoolBucks Blog | For Families | MSB | Greenlight description: MSB | Greenlight | Get helpful tips, read about exclusive MySchoolBucks contests, and download activities for kids. --- - Help - [FAQ](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/help/gethelp) - [How-To Videos](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/help/gethelpvideos) - [Contact Us](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/etc/getcontacts) [![MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MySchoolBucks-June2017/Images/msb_logo.png)](https://www.myschoolbucks.com) # MySchoolBucks Blog | For Families # Product Spotlight | Grow with MySchoolBucks ## [Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with MySchoolBucks + Greenlight](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-financial-literacy-month-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight) Posted by [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/emily-schoeneck) on Apr 24, 2024 3:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Greenlight%20fin%20lit%20month%20header.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-financial-literacy-month-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight) April is financial literacy month, and there’s no better time to start teaching your kids smart money management skills. In a survey conducted by Greenlight, 93% of teens believe they need financial knowledge to reach their goals, and 97% of parents agree. That’s why we’re partnering with [Greenlight](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/gl2023) with a special offer to encourage your kids to start learning smart money habits now.  Not sure where to start? Check out these fun ideas to do with your kids this month: Teach your kids how to budget Task your kids with buying ingredients for a fun family dinner. This is a great learning opportunity and a unique way to spend time together! Give them a budget that you can transfer right onto their Greenlight debit card. Then, go to the store together and have them pick out items they want for dinner while staying within the limit you set. They’ll learn how to compare items and prices at the store on their own while having you there for guidance and advice.  Make saving fun Learning how to save money is one of the most important steps when it comes to money management. Create a fun activity with your kids that encourages them to do chores to make money, and then show them how to save that money instead of spending it right away. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-financial-literacy-month-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-financial-literacy-month-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight#comments-listing) Topics: [Partnerships](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/partnerships), [MSB | Greenlight](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/msb-greenlight) ## [Celebrate the holidays with MySchoolBucks + Greenlight](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-the-holidays-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight) Posted by [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/emily-schoeneck) on Dec 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/greenlight%20holiday%20blog%20header-1.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-the-holidays-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight) This holiday season, we’ve partnered with [Greenlight](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/gl2023) again to provide an exclusive offer to MySchoolBucks students and their families! [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-the-holidays-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-the-holidays-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight#comments-listing) Topics: [MSB | Greenlight](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/msb-greenlight) ## [Build smart money habits with Greenlight this year](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/build-smart-money-habits-with-greenlight-this-year) Posted by [Emily Liptak](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/emily-liptak) on Sep 29, 2023 11:20:57 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Greenlight%20blog%20header.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/build-smart-money-habits-with-greenlight-this-year)   [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/build-smart-money-habits-with-greenlight-this-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/build-smart-money-habits-with-greenlight-this-year#comments-listing) Topics: [MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/myschoolbucks), [MSB | Greenlight](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/msb-greenlight), [Family Money Management](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/family-money-management) ## [7 life skills your kids will learn when they do chores](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/7-life-skills-your-kids-will-learn-when-they-do-chores) Posted by [Claire Whelen](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/claire-whelen) on Sep 21, 2021 4:31:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Greenlight/marketing/msb-gl-blog-header-chores.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/7-life-skills-your-kids-will-learn-when-they-do-chores) `` There will always be debate about whether to pay your kids for chores, but there’s no denying that chores help build responsibility and strong habits that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re finishing up summer chores or looking ahead at fall chores, there are countless benefits of doing chores. Let’s start with 7 of them — and the lifelong lessons your kids will learn. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/7-life-skills-your-kids-will-learn-when-they-do-chores) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/7-life-skills-your-kids-will-learn-when-they-do-chores#comments-listing) Topics: [Partnerships](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/partnerships), [MSB | Greenlight](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/msb-greenlight), [Family Money Management](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/family-money-management), [Chores](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/chores), [Allowances](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/allowances) ## [Making Family Money Management Easier with MySchoolBucks & Greenlight](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/making-family-money-management-easier-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight) Posted by [Claire Whelen](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/claire-whelen) on Aug 24, 2021 11:20:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Greenlight/marketing/MSB-GL-Blog-Header.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/making-family-money-management-easier-with-myschoolbucks-greenlight) You know MySchoolBucks for school payments. Now we’re joining forces with Greenlight to make family finances simple — inside and outside of school. With [MySchoolBucks and Greenlight](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/greenlight), parents can manage their kids’ complete budgets while empowering them to get smart with money. Now with Greenlight, MySchoolBucks families can help their kids learn about money, set savings goals and get their very own debit card, while parents have the tools to be in control of it all. From lunch money to allowances, we’re working together to make all family payments safe and convenient. 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