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The Internet is full of Web sites that claim to offer financial advice. The MoneyAndStuff staff has carefully reviewed the following sites and recommends them. MoneyAndStuff.info is not responsible for content on these links. |
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Jump$tart Reality Check
Recommended for teens who are preparing for independence. This quiz walks you through the real-world costs of living without Mom and Dad. You might be surprised at how much things cost!
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College, Money & Tuition:
A Financial Guide for Success
This comprehensive 60-page guide in both English and Spanish provides information for students preparing for college and their parents. Source: National Endowment for Financial Education's smartaboutmoney.org Web site. |
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www.bizkids.com
Biz Kid$ is a site that supports the new PBS TV show, Biz Kid$. It teaches kids how to make and manage money. The program is underwritten by America's Credit Unions.
Watch the Biz Kid$ TV Show on your local PBS station!
- Athens, WOUB, Sundays 11AM
- Bowling Green, WBGU, Fridays 1PM, Sundays 7PM
- Cincinnati, WCET, Sundays 5PM
- Cincinnati (Lexington), WCVN, Thursdays 5PM
- Cleveland, WVIZ, Sundays 5PM
- Columbus, WOSU, Sundays 5PM
- Dayton, WPTD, Saturdays 8:30AM
- Kent/Akron, WNEO/WEAO, Sundays 8:30AM
- Toledo, WGTE, Tuesdays, 8PM, 8:30PM
- Find more cities and times here (PDF)
Times subject to change. Check your local PBS Listings.
Credit Unions:
Promote Biz Kid$ with these marketing materials !
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www.nefe.org
The National Endowment for Financial Education is a non-profit foundation that provides a lot of helpful financial information for high school students and educators. |
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www.ntrbonline.org
The NEFE Teen Resource Bureau has great advice and tips for teens on a variety of subjects in English and Spanish. Good resources for teachers, too! |
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www.practicalmoneyskills.com
This site is exactly what it says. It has lesson plans for teachers, tips for families, and fun games for kids of all ages. |
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Teen Business Link
The Small Business Administration's Teen Business Link provides ideas and support for young entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses. |
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Thrive by Five
Tools and activities to teach pre-schoolers about money, in English and Spanish, from the Credit Union National Association. |
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Your Money Now
A helpful collection of tips and courses from the offices of Richard Cordray, State Treasurer of Ohio |
Looking for more?
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