Money
- Jun 24
- 2009
Editor’s Note: I will say this economic downturn is great for teens — those with a roof over their head, health insurance, and enough to eat anyway. To see kids taking money seriously, thinking about how to get ahead, how to stretch a dollar, having appreciation for hard work — I’m finding it exciting. When life is too easy, those reared on it become dull and complacent. And for our young people to compete with the surging entrepreneurial spirit of India and China, we’ll need none of that. — Lauren
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I need to raise $300 for driver training in August so I can get my learner’s permit. I don’t like little kids so baby-sitting is out of the question. Mowing lawns isn’t for me either. Adults are having a hard time finding jobs right now so how is a 15-year-old girl with…
- Dec 7
- 2005
Dear Straight Talk: My daughter “Jayna” is 18 and will graduate in June. She’s been accepted into college and her father and I insisted she save $3000 to help with costs. Last summer she earned $900 and instead of saving it, she spent it on purses, clothes, highlights, permanents—all top…
