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Illinois teen learns about bank fees the hard way
Melinda Ganziano of McCullom Lake, Ill., wanted to introduce her son to the basics of banking, but he ended up with $229 in fees in two weeks with a balance of just $4.85. Ganziano, a 55-year-old mother of five children, encouraged her fourth child, Daniel, 18, to set up a …
teens are very affected by the recession
According to the 2011 Teens and Money Surveyreleased by Charles Schwab & Co, 9 out of 10 teens say they were ‘affected by the recession,’ causing major shifts in
facebook targets huge IPO
Facebook Inc. is inching closer to an initial public offering that it hopes will raise $10 billion and value the company at more than $100 billion, according to
5 things teens (and adults) buy because of peer pressure
Peer pressure is one of the oldest human behaviors and affects all of us throughout our lives. Though many of us would like to believe we are above
five money tips for every college freshman
Freshman year means lot of adjustments, from sharing a room, to deciding what to do with all that free time. One major change is the increasing amount of
25 ways to waste money
Has your budget sprung a leak? Learn how to plug your financial leaks, and pocket the savings. Nearly everyone has spending holes. And as with other kinds of leaks,
The most counterfeited brands – and how to avoid getting ripped off
Luxury items from big-name brands are popular gifts, but with so many impostors out there, it's extra important to be sure you're buying the real thing. Shopping online
American Express card for teens
The new PASS card from American Express is a prepaid, reloadable card designed to give teens more financial freedom - parents can load it with money and you can use it
6 sources for free tax help
Whether you are filing a simple tax return, trying to amend previous years' returns or owe money to the IRS, you may qualify for free tax help. From
Tax resources for teens
Whether it’s a summer job or part-time work after school, not all the money you earn will make it to your pocket. Find out why, here at the official











