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Young Americans Center for Financial Education is all about hands-on real-life learning. In the Young AmeriTowne Newspaper shops in Denver and Belmar, long-time partner The Denver Post ensures this learning is as real as it can get! Students working at the Newspaper they create a four-page paper every day. The Editor works with the Ad Agents to design the layout …
Making a budget can be hard. But, when you make a practical budget and stick to it, you’ll find you have all the money you need for the important things you really want and need! Other reasons to budget include: When you make a budget and stick to it, you are less likely to squander your money on impulse purchases …
Why is community important? Through Young AmeriTowne, a hands-on lesson in free enterprise, fifth graders discover that communities provide resources and support for individuals and families. Plus, they realize that they can impact their community in a positive way. A valuable partner in this work at Young AmeriTowne in Belmar is proud sponsor Alameda Gateway. By the time students step …
Happy National Financial Literacy Month from Lakewood! This April, Young Americans Bank in Belmar focuses on the importance of values and spending. You might be wondering, “What exactly does that entail?” Let’s start by asking what this statement means: Most people don’t plan to fail. They simply fail to plan. In most cases, people view spending as “purchasing of valuables.” …
In his weekly blog, Author Terrence provides recommendations for engaging activities for youth around the Denver metro area. Included this week is Young Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education! Read the full blog here.
Did you know that April is National Financial Literacy Month?! While we encourage practicing good financial habits all year long, it’s wonderful to see such an important and necessary part of all of our lives celebrated and acknowledged for an entire month. But, what exactly IS financial literacy? What does it mean, and why is it important? Financial literacy is …
What is the value of financial education? Most people agree that better knowledge about financial concepts is a good thing, but what is the actual cost of the alternative? While actual numbers vary, all reports are disconcerting. The National Financial Educators Council reports that in 2017, the average family lost $1,170.95 due to lack of financial knowledge. Howard Gold, a …
Students from Fletcher Miller School attended Young AmeriTowne On the Road last week, an experience that helped significantly impacted students work towards their unique goals. Fletcher Miller School, a Jefferson County Public School in Lakewood, Colorado, has been working with significantly impacted youth since 1963. According to its website, the school’s mission is to “provide access to a high-quality education…that …
This month, Young Americans Bank introduces you to nine common tools people use for investing. What is investing? You can think of it as spending money to make money. The goal of investing is to buy something now that will be worth more in the future! When you invest money, you are taking a risk. Sometimes an investment makes money, …
As a provider of blended-learning programs, Young Americans Center delivers hands-on experiences for young people. Research increasingly demonstrates that such programs increase student motivation to learn while facilitating a deeper level of understanding (Association for Experiential Education). It’s a win-win for both teachers and students! Thanks to Janus Henderson Investors, students participating in Young AmeriTowne gain hands-on experience in civics and …
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