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A teen being paid for yard work by a neighbor
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Money & Earnings
March 15, 2026
5 min read

Learning While Earning: How Early Work Experiences Foster Financial Literacy

How earning money at a young age teaches kids budgeting, saving, and making informed financial decisions.

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Two teens shopping at the mall carrying bags
Money & Earnings
February 28, 2026
4 min read

Teens Spend Over $200 a Month. How Much Is Your Allowance?

According to Piper Sandler’s survey, teens spend $2,361/year. Where’s the money coming from?

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A teen shoveling a neighbor's snowy driveway
Teen Wellbeing
February 11, 2026
6 min read

Should Teens Work? How to Balance a Job and School

What doctors say about the benefits of teen work, how to keep it balanced, and when to say no.

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A teen shaking hands with a neighbor after a job
Teen Wellbeing
January 25, 2026
5 min read

The Mental Health Benefits of Teens Working

How structured job experiences boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and build emotional resilience.

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A teen helping a senior use a tablet
Community
January 8, 2026
5 min read

Tech-Savvy Teens: Guiding Seniors into the Digital Age

How youth-led initiatives are bridging the digital divide by teaching seniors technology.

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