On Monday, members of the Youth Advisory Board took a trip to the Federal Reserve and the Denver Mint. This trip is a yearly tradition with the Youth Board, and an exciting one for all who attend. The Fed The morning started off with the group carpooling to the Federal Reserve. After watching a short video on the Federal Reserve …
The nation dedicates the month of April to promoting financial literacy. Financial institutions across the country are offering short quizzes, providing resources, and drawing attention to the need for widespread money lessons in schools. Some parents may be asking, “With all the concepts that teachers have to focus on – math, geography, history and more – why should personal financial …
Congratulations and a big “thank you” are deserved for the 55 business that made our first Spring Marketplace a giant success. They attracted over 300 customers in four short hours, selling over $5,000 in merchandise! Prep work pays off Many of these businesses have been preparing for weeks — or even months — to create their specialized inventory. Funky Flip …
On Friday, two of our young entrepreneurs exhibited at TEDxYouth@MileHigh. This event, part of the TEDxMileHigh series, offered engaging exhibits and inspiring talks for 2,000 high school students. In case you’re not familiar with TED, know that it’s a great thing to check out. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a …
Maia Drugmand, founder of Turtles4Tots, has done it again! The 11-year-old created her non-profit organization just over a year ago and has been raising money like a pro since then. She creates magnet turtles from decorated sea shells and sells them for $5 each. In 2012, Maia raised $10,000 to grant wishes to two children with cancer. Working with Make-a-Wish, …
The days are getting longer. Flowers are popping up. It’s finally starting to feel like spring. Everyone is beginning to plan activities and trips for the summer… But wait! What about celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day? Don’t worry — we have the perfect chance for you to pick up unique, fun gifts for the best parents in the world. …
Every month, we focus on one area of personal finance. To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, we’re going all out by providing lots of support and resources around BUDGETING! This is the first of two blog posts this month that will discuss budgeting. Be sure to check back halfway through the month for more information and pointers that will help your …
Young Americans has a new initiative – aimed at “Not-So-Young” Americans — parents! We recognize that parents are a crucial part of the community that teaches youth to be financially responsible. That’s why we’ve recently started to offer a series of parent classes throughout Denver. In partnership with Great-West Great Teachers, a program of Great-West Life, Young Americans is encouraging …
April is always a busy time around Young Americans. Why? It’s Financial Literacy Month! Every year we plan dozens of activities, host a variety of classes, and offer presentations in scores of classrooms around Denver. Here’s a quick run-down of the event highlights you can look forward to during April. Will you join us for all of them? iPod Shuffle …
OK, you have a business idea. Good! Even if it’s a bit vague, it’s a great start. Now what? What’s the next step? Do you need a website? How will customers find your products? How will customers PAY for your products? How will you even find those customers so they CAN pay for your products? Small business resources Don’t worry …
