All businesses need to manage their finances to succeed. The shops in Young AmeriTowne and the countries in International Towne are no different. Each has revenue and expenses, just like a real business, and each has a student accountant that manages this cash flow to maintain profitability. Helping bring the Towne experience to life in both programs is proud sponsor Eide …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education has launched registration for 28 Virtual Program offerings! These three- or four-day sessions provide fun, engaging activities while preparing youth for the future. Below is a sneak peak at some of our favorites! Money Money Money Students wrapping up first or second grade this school year can take a deep dive into all things …
Credit is important in today’s world. We use credit cards to pay for purchases, and we must have credit to be able to take out a loan from a bank or financial services institution. This month, Young Americans Bank helps you learn all about credit! What is Credit? Credit is the borrowing of funds with the intent of paying them …
One thing that’s been on our minds this week is how we can help support parents and educators tasked with providing engaging and fun learning experiences that parents can execute at home. Here’s some of our favorite money activities. Think of this list as a sort of curated resource area where we’ve done the searching and provided the best financial …
Being a bank that’s just for kids means we take Halloween very seriously around here. Halloween is seriously fun! Young Americans Bank invites you to participate in any or all of the exciting events we have planned: Spirit Week at Young Americans Bank From Thursday, October 24 through Thursday, October 31, Young Americans Bank staff will be wearing their favorite …
Bonds, CDs, futures, oh my! There are so many investing terms out there, it’s hard to know what’s-what. This month, we break down nine common tools to help you understand what investing is all about! Bonds A bond is an IOU. By buying bonds, the bondholder lends money to a company or a government. In return, the borrower promises to …
When you grow up, do you hope to be a millionaire? Then start now! SAVE your money, get a summer job, invent something the world can’t live without, or start your own business. Below are some summer job ideas to help you get started! Cleaning Services Washing windows, washing and waxing cars and boats, cleaning pools, cleaning aquariums, cleaning garages, …
Sometimes it’s hard for us to save money. There are things we want and need, and even though we keep our money in the bank, we sometimes find that our savings isn’t increasing as we’d like! This month, we bring you a helpful tip we call “70 20, 10.” Read on to learn how to save more money each month! …
Just in time for the holidays, Young Americans Bank brings you our tips for how to be a savvy shopper! 1. Think before you buy Do you really need this? Is this the one you want and will you still really, really want or need the item in a month? It’s your money – re-ally think about what you want …