Nine days. That’s how long we have left in the student-loan-payment-free world we’ve all been living in since March of 2020. Three and a half years later, it’s easy to understand how the typical $350 monthly payment has been long … → read more
In case your calendar missed the moment, April is officially Financial Literacy Month. Yes, in addition to a month marked by spring cleaning and Easter baskets, this is the month we champion the merits of teaching kids about money. At … → read more
In the world of entrepreneurship, two words act as the gateway between dreams and reality: business plan. Our business plan template for teens has long been our site’s #1 most downloaded resource – and one of the most popular such … → read more
This is part three of a three-part series on youth entrepreneurship. You can read part one here and part two here. Two weeks ago, we championed the news of entrepreneurship’s rise with a rallying cry to launch a business of … → read more
This is part two of a three-part series on youth entrepreneurship. You can read part one here. Last week on this very platform, we heralded the notable news – that last year was one of the very best on record … → read more
Word from the North Pole is that this was a big year for screens of all varieties — new smartphones, TVs, and computers had Santa’s sleigh quite loaded down last week. Our take? Nothing could be better — if you … → read more
When Shark Tank judge otherwise known as “Mr. Wonderful” posted a not-so-subtle stance on employment versus entrepreneurship this week, it hit like a clap of thunder. Calling a salary a “drug,” the investor who regularly puts his money where his … → read more
This week, despite his best attempts to avoid them, a fascinating billionaire returned to the news: Elon Musk. After announcing his plans to purchase Twitter for $54.20 per share a few months ago and subsequently hoping he could say, “psyche!” … → read more
For Teachers and Educators Tools to teach your students about money and business. learn more Videos + Lesson Plans Engage students with 20-min episodes and comprehensive lesson plans. Online Course Try our interactive course for students with money content, video … → read more
Every now and then, it’s a good idea to get back to basics. As an Emmy-winning financial literacy series on public television, we spend our time thinking about how to teach kids about entrepreneurship, saving and investing, financial basics, credit … → read more
It’s official, Biz Kid: the playing field has been leveled. For all of last year’s despair and destruction, it delivered some unexpected advantages for aspiring teen tycoons. Some of the biggest hurdles faced by young entrepreneurs have suddenly been demolished. … → read more
Grit. There’s a reason the vast majority of Americans prefer the stability of a paycheck over the life of an entrepreneur. It takes bravery, persistence, and determination to face a world of rejection and risk. There’s a word for such … → read more
