Play this online game from Visa to test your financial skills and learn a few things about saving $$$.

http://www.financialsoccer.com/

Cool link for kids -- the Secret Millionaires Club is an animated show that features Warren Buffett (uber investor), who lends his voice to his character.  He plays the mentor to a group of kids who learn about business and how the world around them works through Buffett's teachings.

At www.smckids.com you'll be able to join the Secret Millionaire Club by exploring the site, playing smart money games, following Warren and his young cast in brand new weekly episodes, and even ask Warren Buffett a question. There's even a real time stock ticker where you're able to purchase stock and watch the market. Members can set up a Portfolio to activate their 2,000 Buffett Bucks (ßß). This is a fun and educational way for young investors to start earning rewards for being part of the club and investing wisely.

We've been nominated in two categories for Daytime Emmy Awards:  Single Camera Photography and Single Camera Editing.  Way to go Mike, Alex, and Jim....you guys rock!  The award ceremony takes place in Los Angeles on June 25th -- keep your fingers crossed!

What's better than ringing the NYSE bell when you're a kids TV series on financial literacy?  Thanks to all the young entrepreneurs who joined us....

http://www.nyse.com/events/1272275253260.html

 What's one of the biggest honors a Biz Kid could have?  How about ringing the New York Stock Exchange bell?!  To celebrate the launch of 5 new episodes in April, which is financial literacy month, Biz Kid$ will be ringing the closing bell at the NYSE Wednesday, April 28th at 4pm EST!  

http://www.nyse.com/

To watch the live link on the day of the event, click below:

http://www.nyse.com/attachment/liveflashbell.htm

** Please note that the live link will not become active until approx. 3:59
p.m. EST.

Na na na na, you spend it all in one day......

VIDEO CLIP OF LADY NANA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_-sr5MSB-w

Yup.....we're back for at least 5 more episodes ....likely more!  Yahoo!  Welcome back to cast and crew.....

Look for the first episode 'Are You Financially Literate?' to air nationwide in April (financial literacy month).  Check out the behind-the-scenes production pics on Facebook.  Search for Biz Kid$ Television Series group.

http://www.facebook.com/

Hey Biz Kid$.....it's not hard to do a fundraiser for the Haiti earthquake victims. 

Jackson (9) and Giorgia (6) got two thermoses of hot chocolate (+ refills) and a donation jar, made some signs, and set up shop at a local hockey tournament.  They didn't just collect $$$$....they also collected a few other kid volunteers who went out into the crowd to accept donations.  In a couple of hours all the kids raised $141.70 for the American Red Cross.  Way to be Biz Kid$!

Any kid can do this.....get out there and do your own 'Hot Chocolate for Haiti'!

Here are three things you can do to get in better financial shape this year:

1.  BUDGET - Live within your means by creating and sticking to a budget.  Need help?  A great online tool is:  http://www.mint.com

2.  SAVE - Everyone should know how to 'pay yourself first'.  Set up an auto-deduction into a seperate savings account of 10% or more off of each paycheck.

3.  CREDIT - Get a handle on that credit card debt.  Here's a non-profit org that can help:  http://www.clearpointcreditcounselingsolutions.org/

Happy new year Biz Kid$!

Biz Kid$ Executive Producers with EMA award presenters from Melrose Place.