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Articles on budgeting, saving, debt, scams, careers, and starting a business.

May 8, 2026
How to save money as a teenager (without making life miserable)

Five small habits that build real savings on a teen-sized paycheck — without giving up everything fun.

May 7, 2026
Beginner budgeting guide: 3 budgets that actually work

Three simple budgets you can try this weekend, with real examples — and how to pick one you will actually follow.

May 6, 2026
What is compound interest? (In plain English)

Why time matters more than amount. A clear explanation of compound interest with real numbers any teen can follow.

May 5, 2026
How to start a small business without losing your shirt

A no-fluff checklist from idea to your first paying customer, written for first-time founders and student entrepreneurs.

May 4, 2026
What is a credit score and why should a teen care?

A credit score is just a number that says how reliably you pay back money. Here is how it really works, and what to do at 18.

May 3, 2026
How taxes work for young adults (W-2, 1099, and the boring rest)

A plain-English guide to your first tax return: W-2 vs 1099, withholding, the standard deduction, and free filing.

May 2, 2026
Financial literacy for students: where to start

A roadmap for students (and the people who teach them) covering budgeting, saving, credit, taxes, and scams in the right order.

May 1, 2026
How to spot online money scams as a teen

The five most common scams targeting teens online — and the universal red flags that show up in every single one of them.

Apr 30, 2026
First job tax basics: what to expect on your first paycheck

You earned $300 but only got $251. Here is exactly where the rest went, and what to do with the W-4 form your employer hands you.

Apr 29, 2026
Emergency funds: what they are and how big yours should be

An emergency fund is the cash you do not touch unless something unexpected happens. Here is how to build one, even on a small income.

Apr 28, 2026
Real businesses kids can start (that actually make money)

Eight viable kid- and teen-run businesses with realistic earnings, startup costs, and what each one teaches you about money.

Apr 27, 2026
How to start a lawn care business as a kid

A practical playbook for starting a lawn care side business in your neighborhood — pricing, tools, taxes, and your first ten customers.