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People (usually grown-ups) say money is complicated. But people (especially grown-ups) can be wrong! The truth is this: There are only a few things you need to learn about managing your money. And once you learn them, the key to…
You might expect this magazine to do a story about banks—the kind with tellers and vaults, where you deposit money you want to save and withdraw it as you need it. But this is a story about a different kind…
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot believes it’s possible to end chronic, or long-lasting, hunger in the United States. She’s the CEO of Feeding America. It’s the largest hunger-relief charity in the country. In the past year, Feeding America’s nationwide network of 200 food…
Investors think carefully about the stocks they buy. Usually, they buy a stock because they think the business will grow and the stock price will go up. Take Amazon. During the pandemic, people ordered more items online. They did a…
In December 2019, Jaydyn Carr’s mom gave him a present: 10 shares of GameStop stock. She had purchased them at $6.19 a share, for a total of about $62. The present was meant to teach ujamaa, one of the seven…
Learning about money should be something you do in every grade, from the time you enter kindergarten until you graduate from college. Why? Because financial literacy is one of the most important skills you can learn. It means understanding how…
What do Christmas trees have to do with budgeting? If you’re one of the farmers who grow and sell them, the answer is—a lot. The business holds valuable lessons for anyone who wants to make a set amount of money…
Since March, when COVID-19 lockdowns began in the United States, you’ve probably found yourself with more free time on your hands. We’re inspired by how kids have used that time to take on new projects. Some have started charities to…
Last spring, Megan Mullaly’s sixth-grade social-studies class finished its unit on ancient India by gathering to watch Sanjay’s Super Team. This short animated movie is about a young boy who imagines Hindu gods as superheroes. When it was over, the…
Maybe you’re reading this magazine in your classroom, with desks spaced six feet apart and your teacher wearing a mask. Maybe you’re reading it at home, and you’ll discuss it online with your teacher or classmates. The coronavirus that began…
How is the COVID-19 pandemic changing life for you and your family? You’ve likely been asked to make changes to prevent the spread of the disease. Your school has probably been closed. You might be practicing social distancing. You may…
Imagine this: It’s Friday afternoon. You’re at the grocery store picking out snacks for a movie marathon. You head to the checkout counter and get ready to start bagging—and realize there aren’t any plastic bags. And paper bags, if you…
In July, the members of the United States women’s soccer team fought their way to a fourth World Cup win. Now their focus is on a different struggle: the fight for equal pay. The team members have filed a…
Genevieve Burke, 14, remembers the first time she got paid for work. It was two years ago. She took care of a neighbor’s dog, Utley, while the family was on vacation. After a week of feeding Utley, walking him, and…
On August 12, Popeyes tweeted a mouthwatering snapshot of a new limited-edition menu item: “Chicken. Brioche. Pickles. New. Sandwich.” “I need this in my life,” replied one person. “My. Mouth. Is. Salivating,” wrote another. Many thousands of likes and retweets…
Ever wonder why kids on the other side of your screen gush over a new toy? The truth is, many of those kids aren’t just toy-loving kids like you and your friends. They’re influencers. Rather than paying for products, they…
You’re part of the first generation of kids who didn’t know a time without smartphones and social media. That’s great when it comes to being comfortable with the technology, but it can cause you to let down your guard. Here…
Take a walk through a supermarket or big-box store. What do you see? Three or four brands of O-shaped cereal. About a dozen brands of yogurt. And, since it’s October, there are probably shelves of Halloween candy. Which bag should…
Every Saturday and Sunday this fall, while other kids are sleeping in or gearing up for a soccer game, Phillip Gargiulo, age 11, will be up at 5 a.m. sweeping floors. It’s hard work, but Phillip’s job at Masker Orchards…
Do you ever play in-app games on a phone or tablet? Some kids do it every day (some grown-ups do, too). These games often ask us to spend money to earn things such as extra lives or special features, or…
