MoneyY-ZER Youth Blog

Headed to college soon? Then, this article is for you. Learn how to select the best credit card for you and use this card to build good credit. By the time you graduate from college, you will find that having a good credit score is important for many things.

Congratulations! You have made it to the real world! You got your first ‘real’ job and you’re feeling on top of the world excited for new adventures. But now what? Where do you go from here? Here’s a few reminders about how to stay financially responsible.

We recently introduced approximately 150 middle school students at The North Carolina Leadership Academy to the Reality of Money, a crash course in personal finance. Judging from the students’ reactions, this event was an eye-opener.

One of the first steps toward real freedom (and adulthood) is having a checking and savings account in your own name. These accounts allow you to save money, make purchases, and pay bills efficiently. Both, however, require you to take an active management role, so that you can achieve your goals and avoid errors.