Biz Kid$ to ring NASDAQ closing bell Monday, April 6

Great news!  Biz Kid$ will be ringing the NASDAQ closing bell in New York on Monday, April 6th at 4PM ET (1pm Pacific Time)!!!  Tune into CNBC, Reuters TV, Bloomberg TV, Fox Business at the scheduled time, or check out … read more

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Biz Kid$ on THE TODAY SHOW!

Biz Kid$ will be on The Today Show on Wednesday, March 4th…..sometime between 7am-11am.  Check your local NBC affiliate for the channel.  If you miss it you can always view the video clip on their website: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/

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Kids on the economy

What do kids think about the current economic crisis?  CBS finds out: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4513512n

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The Kids Fund – ‘Savings Ideas’ contest

Speaking of recessions, everyone is trying to save a buck these days.  So what are you doing to save a few pennies?  Enter a contest with THE KIDS FUND, by submitting your favorite way to save $$$: http://www.thekidsfund.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69:article-title-the-kids-fund-saving-ideas-contest&catid=47:all-ages&Itemid=127

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Biz Kid$ is a scream!

http://www.youtube.com/v/CUeh7cDpON0&hl=en&fs=1

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Meet the youngest entrepreneur to ring the NASDAQ bell.

At the tender age of 9 Leanna started Leanna's Inc, a hair and body care products company.  Last October she became the youngest entrepreneur to ring the opening bell for NASDAQ. http://www.leannashair.com/index.html

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What’s a ‘SPENDSTER’?

http://spendster.org/

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Material Christmas

If you are ready for a less material Christmas check out this article: http://www.canada.com/holiday-guide/story.html

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How much do you spend at Christmas?

In 2006 the average amount spent by consumers on Christmas gifts was $910. In 2007 it was 5% less. What do you think it will be this year?

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What’s a ‘Blue Screen’?

‘Blue Screen’ is a common name for a special effects technique. By filming a subject in front of a large blue screen, the editor can later replace the blue screen with any kind of background, to make it appear as … read more

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So how much does it cost to hold an election?

Today is election day for the next president of the United States. After months and months of campaigning it is finally over. So what do you think is the pricetag? Click below to find out: http://uspolitics.about.com/b/2008/10/24/2008-election-price-tag-53-billion.htm

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A Biz Kid goes to Italy!

Here’s an article on Dylan Kuehl, an artist that was featured in a recent episode of Biz Kid$. Dylan will be travelling to Italy to pefect his craft. Donations are being accepted to defray the cost of travel. http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/598384.html Check … read more

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