Lessons Learned: 3 key factors of a successful budget
– By Yusun Ingoshi With finances, planning is key. Creating a budget and putting time and energy into planning out
Be the Hero everyone looks up to!
A hero has great strengths – financial freedom, technology juggler, adventurous. We developed solutions that complement your kids’ lifestyle and deliver the things that matter the most to them. A creative alternative to traditional banking that evolves as your kid’s superpowers grow and change!
Be The Hero Everyone
Looks Up To!
A hero has great strengths – financial freedom, technology juggler, adventurous. We developed solutions that complement your kids’ lifestyle and deliver the things that matter the most to them. A creative alternative to traditional banking that evolves as your kid’s superpowers grow and change!
Ready to Discover Your Superpowers?
Hero Financials sets you up with a separate account for you and your child, so you can have peace of mind that they have a secure and reliable way to pay for their daily activities.
Get full transparency on how they’re paying for their daily routine, so you can work together to build good financial habits, even if your kid is not by your side.
As a parent, you are the first hero for your kids. Now, it’s the time to create a Hero account and help your kids unleash the power of their own finances!
Build Real-World Financial Habits
What better way to learn than by doing? Kids usually learn more by practicing than only with theory. Hero empowers your kid’s independence by giving them the secret tools they need to become financially-smart adults.
Every Hero Needs a SideKick
Even heroes need help sometimes, and that’s where the SideKick Card comes in. Choose one of the options below and give your kids independence without losing control.
SideKick Card Canada
SideKick Card Canada is here to empower your kids to pay for expenses on their own. They no longer have to rely on being with you to pay for their daily activities. No more carrying cash and change around to buy ice cream. No more using your credit card to pay for parking. It even comes with a full range of financial literacy features to help them learn along their journey.
SideKick Card International
Are you looking to make international transfers to Canada? SideKick Card International ensures your kids get the maximum of the funds you send them. We offer competitive exchange rates, safe transfers, and low fees. Get full transparency on how they’re paying for their daily routine, so you can work together to build good financial habits, even from far away.
Exclusive
Budget Tool
Use the Hero Budget Tool to divide money between our pre-created categories: general, living expenses, eating out, travel, shopping, and fun. Each category was well thought out to help you budget for what is important for your kids.
You can control how much is on the card and allocate the funds to each category. As parents, you have the superpower of moving money between categories or adding money to only a specific one. You are in control!
Vault & Round-up
Teach your child how to set aside money for something special using the Hero Vault. The Round-up feature rounds the charge to the nearest dollar and automatically adds the spare change to their Vault. Help your kid start saving in an easy way and with little effort on their part!
Recurring Allowance
In a few easy steps, set up a recurring allowance for your child – one less thing to worry about! Decide how often and how much you would like your kids to receive, adjust the settings and you’re good to go. Yes, it’s that simple!
Track Spending
See where the money’s going with real-time spending updates on the Hero app. Need to top-up your kid’s card? Simply log in to your Hero app, load your account and transfer money to the SideKick Card. It’s lightning fast just like a hero!
Security Features
It’s important that the money is safe and is accessible by your kid only. In case the card was misplaced or lost, you or your kid can lock it remotely through the Hero Portal or the app. Found the card? No problem, unlock it right away and it’s ready to spend.
Ready for a Super Deal?
One solution for your whole family. All the features and up to 5 SideKick accounts included at no extra cost.
Get your first 30 days free and give your kids a customized financial solution that helps their financial literacy journey.
After the trial, Hero is only:
$2.99/mo
The world needs more heroes. We empower you to make the difference.
Do families discuss financial matters with the members like they discuss other issues? We endeavor to bring financial literacy to all and take the complexities out of everyday banking. We act to make a difference in people’s lives, communities, and our planet by doing business the right way.
Check out our blog posts below to learn more about how to teach your kids become financially smart.
Bank accounts in Canada: Understanding the basics
It’s important to understand the Canadian banking system to make sure you’re managing your money in the best way. Banking
4 ways to teach your kids to save money
Whether it’s a new video game console, financial security, or the trip of a lifetime abroad, we all have reasons
Learning to budget your money
Learning to budget your money Budgeting is when you plan your spending and put aside amounts money for specific things.
Budgeting 101: How to master your finances
Budgeting is a love-hate relationship for most people. Sometimes you love it because it gives you control and structure, sometimes
4 reasons kids don’t want to save money (and what to do about it)
Saving is a part of everyday life, and it becomes more important the older you get. When children start growing
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