If you’ve ever seen a budget, you know all those categories can be intimidating to some people, especially children. On the other hand, you probably know how important they are to financial health. As a parent, you try to instill positive habits in your child that will lead to successful adulthood, right? Learning to budget money and save for the …
You don’t have to be old or have a college degree to be an inventor. Look at these kids! They did it and you can do it too! Mattie Knight- Mill Safety Device, age 12 – She developed a device to shut down a machinery mill when it malfunctioned. She was also the first woman to receive a U.S. Patent. …
Want a fun way to earn money for your savings account while also getting fun prizes along the way? Then join us in our Pigs Around Town summer-long scavenger hunt! Fifteen large pig cutouts will be found at various locations throughout Green Valley Ranch and Montbello; all you need to do is take a picture with them. Here’s how it …
My name is J.D. Yaklich and I grew up in Englewood, CO and attended Englewood public schools. Since then, I have gone on to become a Daniels Fund Scholar and attend the University of Colorado at Boulder studying marketing in the Leeds School of Business. This summer I have had the opportunity to intern at Young Americans Center, which has …
With the help of our wonderful Daniels Scholar Intern, JD Yaklich, and Board member David Wolf, a former venture capital investor and adjunct professor, Young Americans just concluded the judging process to decide the winners and finalists for our youth business competition, the Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs (CYE). How it works Since we have such a close connection to all …
At ten years old, a youngster likely does not have the faintest idea about what he or she wants to be when grown up. Of course, it is not expected that a fifth grader has insight into his or her future profession, with a career track all mapped out. While attending elementary school, it may seem to some children that …
The term for the 2013-2014 board has ended. We had a fantastic year learning about banking, finance, non-profits, philanthropy, business etiquette, and much more. The Youth Board members finished up their term with a fun pool party at Bill Daniels’ old home of Cableland. They are also helping us recruit the new board members for the 2014-2015 term. Do you …
Ask a high school student what they want their life to look like in twenty years and what response do you get? Probably a blank stare and “uhhh…” Teaching teens about values and how to live a life that aligns with those values is vitally important but, doesn’t get much attention in schools. I’ve had the opportunity to work with …
An amazing part of working in Young Ameritowne and International Towne is to see the kids really understand how Towne works. You’ll see quotes in the paper like “being an adult is hard” or “it’s hard to manage my money.” But every once in a while, there are some kids who truly realize the potential of Young Ameritowne and International …
Each month we focus in on one financial topic to help our customers learn more about their personal finances. During the month of June, we’re discussing investing. We’re talking about different types of investing, and how risky each can be. It’s important to do lots of research before deciding what investing works best for you. However, this is a great …
