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Economic Crisis

You hear about the U.S. economy on the news every day. Here are some links to help you understand what’s happening now.

Economy for Kids
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Government Sites

Be Your Own Boss - Do you think it would be great to run your own business? Not everyone's cut out for it. See what it takes.

Decoding Your Paycheck - It's a great feeling to get that first paycheck! It's important to read your paycheck stub and look for any errors. This site will help you do that.

Earning Money - Earning money at a job is a first step towards being on your own. Whether it’s an odd job for neighbors or part-time employment, you can use that money to reach your goals. Learn more about earning money.

Teen Business Link - (Small Business Administration) - Want to own a small business? At this site you will find ideas for a business, how to start a small business, business tips, and meet successful young entrepreneurs.

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Other Resources

Earning Money - All About Benjamins Baby - Ready to strain your brain on some money facts? Choose true or false and hit go to see how you did. Good luck!

Investore ClearingHouse - Saving for Summer Vacation - Play the Saving for Summer Vacation game and find out some ways to earn some cash.

It's My Life - Money - Did you know that tweens in the U.S. spend about $15 billion of their own money each year? Yikes! That’s a lot of dough. Learn how to spend it SMART!

Young Investor - Find out all the cool ways you can earn and save your money.

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Page Revised - 3/30/2009

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