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• American Express Students Services. - Tools, tips and sound advice to help you navigate the path to financial freedom. Along the way you'll also find information on the products and services American Express offers its Student Cardmembers. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Basics of Investing: A Guide for Educators. - A very detailed site that can teach you the ins and out's of investing. Only problem is that the site is insanely boring and will drive any kid nuts. Unless of course your kid is really in to learning about money from the equivalent of an online textbook. Because that's exactly what this site is. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Big Money Adventure. - With a number of different games, AG Edwards' Big Money Adventure is a fun game for all kids who aren't too old to see through the bull. A number of colorful characters, including Gold Bullion (a super Bull), Sell-Hi (a robot), Jade (a cool cat), Simon Greenbacks (a well dressed Bear) and the Pixie Prophet will guide your child through the world of investment and give them a good start for the future. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Bonus.com. - Bonus.com is known as the Supersite for kids. This is true. The site is full of tons and tons of downloadable games for anyone to play. There are money related games hidden inside, including everyone's favorite "Lemonade Stand," but let your kids alone with this site too long and they'll be racing toy cars in no time. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• BuckInvestor.com. - As with some "youth" oriented investment sites, keep the kiddies away from this one. However, with great tutorials, a section called "Buck Off!" and an ad for Playboy, this is clearly the site for the more mature kid. Profiles of page users range from age 15-30, and they all give helpful tips for a top start in finance. Plus with all the talk about becoming a millionaire on this page, they have what it takes to attract the young ones. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Bulls and Bears Webpage. - A database of investment links compiled by the Bulls and Bears club of Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. No frills, that's it. But they have barely 500 hits so please give 'em a little love. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Dollar Stretcher. - Are you cheap? Would you like to remain cheap in this ever expensive world in which we live? Then is this the site for you. Dollar Stretcher is a site that does all it can to help you be frugal. Loads and loads of articles on ways to stay cheap are abundant. Not exactly the site to help kids learn how to manage their money, but a way for everyone to prevent from squandering it. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• DoughNet. - If you're under 18, you can use a DoughNet account to shop online -- without a credit card. DoughNet integrates real FDIC-insured bank accounts with money-management tools and a network of online retailers to create a safe, easy-to-use service for members. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• EduStock. - The EduStock page is a nice tutorial that ends in being able to play an interactive stock market game. Kids can definitely learn from all aspects of the site, including the part that asks the simple question, "What is a stock?" Clearly a good place to start for beginners. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Escape From Knab. - Firstar Corporation gathered a team of creative developers, educators and curriculum consultants to work tirelessly through the night (well, more than one, we hope) to create Escape From Knab, The Adventure. This simulation provides the young Earthlings with a fun set of tools to help prepare them to make financial decisions. And in the end, Earthlings will maintain their position as a leader in the galaxy (we're gunning for a happy ending here, too). (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Family Money. - Here's the site for Better Homes and Gardens' Personal Finance Magazine, Family Money. It has, guess what? Plenty of articles about how to teach your kids about money. Plus little tips like making sure that their Grandparents don't overdo it with the gifts. More for the parents than the kids, still it's a pretty good site as far as finance goes. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• FDIC's Learning Bank. - This "learning bank" (get it?) is geared for youngsters, offering articles and tutorials to encourage saving. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Gazillionaire. - Hey kids (of all ages) want to customize your own Solar System? And then do you want to play a wacky hybrid of Monopoly, Sim City and the stock market in it? Well that�s what'll happen if you go to this site and sign up to play their fun little game called "Gazillionaire." Trippy little pictures of far off lands give you an idea of what kind of game you'll be playing. It's a great way to learn about business through a fun and bizarre contest. Possibly the only stock market game that will appeal to the Star Trek set as well. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Investing For Kids. - Kids might be afraid of a site that tries to convince them to ask for stocks over video games for their birthday (and yes, they do here), but this site can be to their benefit. A quiz lets kids know just how their financial knowledge is and then they can learn about stocks depending on their experience. All questions big or small can be answered right here. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. - First convened in December 1995, the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy determined that the average student who graduates from high school lacks basic skills in the management of personal financial affairs. The Coalition's direct objective is to encourage curriculum enrichment to insure that basic personal financial management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Kids and Money. - The Kiplinger site has all sorts of investment advice and this portion of it, which lends itself to teaching parents how to handle funds with their kids is no exception. Learn everything from ways to teach your little ones to save to which Colleges are the best deals for your bigger ones. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Kids and Money. - Part of About.com, this list of sites is geared toward both kids and parents. Some sites are games, some are educational, but all will help kids learn how to handle their vastly growing bank accounts. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Kids Club Savings Calculator. - Definitely for little kids, this site lets the little ones know how much money they should set aside in order to save up for certain things. It's a good example for when they get older and have to buy real things. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Kids Own America - A unique and effective way for children to save and work confidently with their money. Unique, age appropriate proven financial solutions that make your money work harder and smarter for families. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Kids' Money. - Gives parents the tools they need to help their children develop successful money management habits and financial responsibility. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Kids' Money. - A series of many, many articles to help parents teach their Children about money. Allowance, savings, games, and all sorts of cash related items to interest kids can be found right here. They even have a list of good video games for kids to play. GOOD video games? Yes, come here and get your kids to care about money and not sonic hedgehogs or what not. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• KidsBank. - It's a bit silly when a web site has a character named Mr. EFT who is a baseball capped lightning bolt that teaches kids about Electronic Funds Transfers. But then again, any way to help kids learn about money is a good way. Different cutesy characters, much like Mr. EFT will guide kids and adults alike through this site, teaching them all about finance. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Kidstock. - Kid stock is a great site that takes it's time gently explaining different investment terms. They even give a cute description of what money is�"it can be exchanged for goods and services" etc., etc. Some parents may even learn from reading through this site, which spells out things that are often tough to understand. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• LavaMind's Games for Learning. - The three investing games featured on this web site, Gazillionaire, Zapitalism and Profitania, all take place in far off lands. Gazillionaire is the easiest one, then players can graduate to the more advanced games. It's all about running businesses in outer space. Kids will definitely be attracted to the absurdity of it all, as it strays far from the blandness of regular stock market games. It's fun and educational�who could ask for anything more. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Main Exchange. - An online Wall street simulation designed to teach kids and teens about high finance with cartoon counselors and a free stock market game with prizes. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Main XChange. - A kid related stock market competition. Do well and you can win "X stars" which are redeemable for prizes. So it's like Internet skeeball that way. Log in and play away. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Merrill Lynch Family SaveLab. - Hey kids! Hit save lab and get lessons from Savin' Dave about how to save. Parents and Teachers can also do some reading about how to positively affect the lives of the young and cash conscious. Plenty of articles and links to go around, as well as an endless list of books on the subject. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Merrill Lynch Family Saving Center. - The Merrill Lynch Family Saving Center is a great way for kids to learn about how to save their money. They also have pages for parents and teachers to try and encourage the young ones to save a bit. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Moneyopolis. - Moneyopolis is a crazy cyberworld where kids can play and become residents in the town. They get to start with $600 dollars and in turn have to get a job, a bank account, pay taxes, shop, and do community service, which gets bonus points. It's a great way to learn about living and functioning in a real society. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Parent Soup. - Part of the iVillage Women's site, Parent Soup is a top site for parents to learn all about their kids and how to raise them. As far as cash goes, there are good tips on saving for college, but other than that, there isn't much about that site that's money oriented. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Real Life Investing Guide. - While not for little kids, the Real Life Investing Guide can help those "kids" who are now entering the real world and still don't want to admit to being above the age of 12. Profiles of folks investing in their 20's and 30's on a low salary help young adults pick up on some tips. Loads of helpful articles are there to guide children of the 90's away from the T.V and closer to Wall Street. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Smith Barney Young Investors Network. - Smith Barney hopes to hook 'em when they're young. Kids can learn lots of cool new lingo and a few solid financial concepts in this network. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Start Right Coalition for Financial Literacy. - A Canadian site, Start Right is a place for kids to come and learn how to, well, start right in the world of investing. Loads of articles are easily spelled out for kids of all kinds to learn about money. Heck, some of the descriptions of investing could help some older folks who need a clear explanation. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Wall Street Wizard. - Like some of these sites, this one is more for the young Man or Woman investor than for youth investing. Articles about the S & P 500 and the Dow Jones will throw tikes for a loop. The "What is Wall Street" section is very helpful though. Be sure to start there if you're a beginner and plan on checking this site out. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Young Investor Monthly. - A monthly newsletter that teaches young adults about investing and the stock market. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• Young Investor. - Here's a fun site full of games and articles, all geared towards teaching kids about money management. They have everything from a word search for investment vocabulary to features that inform kids about Mutual Funds. A great starting place for kids and their parents. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• YoungBiz.com. - Yup, youngbiz.com the site about the business of being young where the hot stock pick is Huffy Bikes. Plenty of news article updates and profiles of other young tikes give kids a good sense of what's good for them in a monetary sense. Plus CNBC voted it a "cool site for the day" so how can you go wrong? (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

• YoungMoney. - This page is the official site for Young Money magazine, a magazine designed for young people to learn about what they wish they had more of. The magazine gives teens help in deciding how much money they should be saving, and where to put it. Of course they also have articles wondering what the hot colors of the millennium will be. Wow, I guess they do know how to get the attention of teenagers. (Added: 1-Jun-2000 Hits: Rating: Votes: ) Rate It

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