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Shut Down Unnecessary Spending

Posted on October 20, 2013 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry The shutdown of the federal government for 16 days reminded us how resourceful we can be when money is tight or nonexistent. So, why can’t we continue to be frugal? Here’s what I’m talking about: Manicures and pedicures. Before nail salons popped up on every corner, we used to do our […]

Add Money Book to Reading List

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

By Paola, 17, junior Recently, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money That You Don’t Learn in School! Robert T. Kiyosaki, a successful businessman who enjoys sharing tips and experiences with others, wrote this book. The original book for adults is Rich Dad Poor Dad. I’m going off to university soon […]

High Schools Add Personal Finance Class to Curriculum

Posted on January 10, 2013 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Beware: Marketers and ad agencies have put a target on your back. Social media have made it easy to bombard you with sales pitches for everything from diet soda to designer shoes.* A recent study shows that U.S. teen spending (products bought by and for 25.6 million teens) totals $208.7 billion […]