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As Summer Slips Away, Get Time on Your Side

Summer is almost complete. Now how about those summertime goals, Biz Kid? Chances are, your list of summertime vacation ambitions still leaves many items unchecked. Don’t fret. And definitely don’t throw in the towel. Instead, prioritize. As the days for … read more

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At Biz Kid$, the rationale behind our passion for children’s financial literacy is simple: the earlier a person learns the pitfalls of debt, the potential of entrepreneurship, and the power of compound interest, the better. After all, time truly is … read more

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Scooping Up Success: Ice Cream Entrepreneurs

One of the sweetest parts about being a young entrepreneur is the opportunity to turn a childhood passion into a profitable business. Case in point: ice cream. We’ve had the joy of featuring several ice cream entrepreneurs on Biz Kid$. … read more

The Magical Power of Cash Stuffing

Managing money as a teenager is a daunting task. With so many new financial responsibilities and an entire digital world begging you to spend from the palm of your hand, it’s essential to develop healthy money habits early on. One … read more

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Fleeing the Finfluencer Charade

You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to see that social media has transformed the way we connect, gather information, and seek advice. Among the many voices that dominate our social feeds, financial influencers (a.k.a. “finfluencers”) have emerged as popular … read more

4 Ways to Make Money on Social Media

Many teens’ lists of ambitions share a common goal: gaining fame on social media. While the appeal of making money from being, well…liked…is obvious, the reality can be much more complex (and potentially disappointing.) But that doesn’t mean there isn’t … read more

Unpacking the Buzz Behind AI

The terms “generative AI,” “artificial intelligence,” and “ChatGPT” have been flying around in a frenzy for the last several months, with everyone from tech journalists to grandparents claiming the end of the world as we know it. So what’s all … read more

5 Keys to Snagging a Summer Job in 2023

If you blinked, you may have missed it. June is here! With it, the start of teenage employment season. One headline described the state of summer employment this way: “Summer jobs are plentiful for those who want to work.” So … read more

Debt Limit 101: A Biz Kid Guide

If you believe the week’s hype, three syllables stand between us and the end of the world: debt limit. By now, you’ve read the headlines. You’ve heard the spin. You’ve seen the predictions of the end of the world if … read more

Fashion & Fortune: An Inseparable Bond

The hottest ticket in (bizarre) fashion got $20,000 more expensive this year. Tickets to the 2023 Met Gala were an eye-popping $50,000 each. And no, forking over five figures doesn’t grant you admission alone. The pricey sum is due only … read more

Profiting from Play: Making Money in Sports

Last week, news broke that a bidding war had erupted over a hockey team – the Ottawa Senators, to be precise. The bidders weren’t your typical unknown billionaires, either. In the running are two of the biggest names in media: … read more

The True Cost of Crowning a King

This weekend, presidents, princes, princesses, and a few lucky commoners will gather in London to watch an event unfold that happens once in a generation: the coronation of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla. The festivities are expected to attract … read more