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When he participated in Channel One News' Wallet Wars challenge, Jess LaProtto learned a lot about what it takes to manage a budget. Those lessons are serving him well now that he's on his own in the big city as a star of the hit Broadway musical Newsies. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

More Profiles:
Teen Investment Wizard
Debt-Free in Seven Months
The Teen Who Bought a House

Introduction to Earning Interest

Lesson Plan: Middle School | 9-10 | 11-12
Teacher Worksheet: MS | 9-10 | 11-12
Student Worksheet: MS | 9-10 | 11-12
Student WS Answers: MS | 9-10 | 11-12
Assessment: Middle School | 9-10 | 11-12
Assessment Answers: MS | 9-10 | 11-12

Videos: The Taylor and Tyler Story

Generation Money Posters for Your Classroom

Credit Score

Ever wonder how a bank or other lender decides if you're a safe bet to hand out some money? You're about to find out. (Hard)
Debt Diet

The more you know about managing debt intelligently, the less you'll find yourself in over your head later on. (Easy)

Cash M*A*S*H

Learn your future, then share your destiny with friends!
Taylor vs. Tyler

Play as the strawberry-topped twins to see how smart you are at spending.

Savvy Saving

Some of the best and most common ways to save.
Cool Jobs (That Pay!)

Ideas for what to be when you grow up.
Your First Ride

Get a realistic idea of what your car will cost.
Paying for College

An expert tells you how you can save for school.
Two Cents on Your Money

What to consider as you plan your future.
The 411 on Finances

The basics on how to achieve financial goals.
The Rule of 72

There's a simple way to make your money work for you.
College Savings Explainer

You know what you need to spend, but how will you get there?