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Jul 30, Jobs for 13 Year Olds

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:15:35 GMT

Here are 5 unique jobs for 13 year olds to make some extra cash...

Jul 30, Jobs for 13 year olds: 51 Unique Ways to Make Money

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:53:44 GMT

Looking for jobs for 13 year olds? Here's 51 unique ways to make money for kids...

Jul 26, Best Teen Jobs

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:51:23 GMT

How to brainstorm the best paying, coolest, teen jobs around...

Apr 1, Xbox 360 Repair

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:41:40 GMT

How to Make $5,000 a month: Xbox 360 Repair

Feb 8, Audion From Your Home To Be in a Commercial

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:01:12 GMT

Hiya teens! Would you like to audition to be in a commercial? Then here's your chance to WIN A ROLE in the season finale of YouTube's Gig channel and STAR in a national commercial! Here's How To Audition Online for YouTube's Gig Channel Follow These 5 Steps: 1) Click HERE 2) Click the "Download Your Official Audition Script" button at the top of the page. 3) Record your audition using any video camera (even your web cam). Follow the script closely, but feel free to add your own personal touches. 4) Then, when you're done, Click HERE again and select "View Comments, Related Videos and More". 5) Select "Post a Video Response", where you will be prompted to upload your audition video. Once its reviewed, it will be added to the top of the auditions to be seen by everyone including the client, Network For Animals. The most watched auditions will be considered for the ultimate prize: to be flown out to Hollywood for the chance to star in a national commercial for Network for Animals and an episode of "Gig". Be sure to share your audition with your friends! So what are you waiting for? This is your chance to be the next big thing! Good luck! Sonja

Feb 2, Easy Jobs for College Students

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:39:43 GMT

Hiya teens! Are you a college student looking for an easy job? Do you think you can squeeze in 10 hours a week? Then check out Uloop! Uloop is a website that allows students to buy, sell, trade & promote with other students on campus. If you are a full-time student at a four-year university or college in the U.S., you can apply to be a Campus Representative, working up to 15 hours a week to help get the word out about Uloop to your fellow students. For more information or to apply online, check out the Campus Representative Program at: http://rep.uloop.com/ Happy college job hunting! Sonja

Jan 23, Millionaire Kids, How to raise your kids to make and tithe millions

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:40:55 GMT

Want to know how to raise your kids to become a successful, self-made millionaire? Then teach them that making money is essential...but tithing is VITAL.

Jan 22, Jobs for 14 Year Olds

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:43:03 GMT

Here are some profitable jobs for 14 year olds you can start right from home

Jan 21, Jobs for 14 Year Olds Online

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:39:42 GMT

Looking for jobs for 14 year olds online? Here's the highest-paying online job for teens that I've ever come across...

Jan 21, Super Child Model

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:47:44 GMT

How your child model can start earning thousands of dollars or more appearing in TV commercials and print ads...

Jan 20, Interview for Ways to Make $500 Dollars in a Month

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:54:30 GMT

Happy Hump Day! I just finished interviewing a Hollywood producer for my new book... 51 Underground Ways to Make $500 Dollars in a Month Online. Talk about being nervous! And he told me exactly how you can make $50,000 or more selling your movie idea to producers. But there's a trick to getting producers to listen to your idea. If you don't know this "trick", you won't have a prayer. It's GOOD stuff! Sonja P.S. If you'd like to be one of the first to get your hands on my new-almost-finished book...shoot me an email at millionairekids@gmail.com.

Jan 18, 51 Underground Ways to Make $500 Bucks Online in a Month

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:26:02 GMT

Hiya teens! Do you ever get so excited that you feel like you're going to pop?! Yep...that's me right now! You see, I'm almost finished with a new book I've been working on for the past 9 MONTHS. My goal was to have it done by January 1st, but it's taking longer than I thought. But trust me - it will be WORTH the WAIT! If you want to be one of the first to preview this one-of-a-kind, not available in ANY store... Jobs for 13 year olds: 51 Underground Ways to Make $500 Bucks in a Month... Shoot me an email at millionairekids@gmail.com and I'll put you on my high priority list and keep you posted. Happy Monday! Sonja

Jan 12, Become a Fashion Designer For Teens

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:49:12 GMT

Are You To Young to Become a Fashion Designer? Here are 10 tips for how teens can get started in fashion design...

Jan 12, Easy Way to Make $100 Bucks This Week-End

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:36:46 GMT

Hiya Teens! Could you use a quick $100 bucks spending money this week-end? Here's how I accidentally made $400 dollars last Saturday morning while drinking a cup of hot chocolate... The night before, I happened to be browsing through my cookbooks looking for something to make for dinner. I decided that I had too many cookbooks and decided to sell a couple of them on eBay. One particular cookbook was A Betty Crocker Cookbook on Chinese cooking by LeAnn Chin. Have you ever eaten at LeAnn Chin restaurants? It's the BEST chinese food you'll ever taste! I forgot that I had a couple signed cookbooks by LeAnn. So I decided to sell one of them on eBay to free up some space. Besides I didn't need two of the same cookbooks. I must have bought an extra for a gift and forgot about it! To my surprise and delight... Signed cookbooks sell like hot cakes on eBay. It sold for $412!! So take a peek at your mom and grandma's old cookbooks - you just might find a valuable treasure worth $400 like I did. And be sure to browse through second hand stores and garage sales too. Happy selling! Sonja

Jan 6, Quickest Way to Make $50 Bucks Online in a Week

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:28:16 GMT

Hiya teens! What if you needed to make $50 bucks fast? What would you do? Here's THE Quickest way to make $50 dollars online in a Week: Project Payday - As an experiment one day, I tried Project Payday just to see how long it would take me to make some extra cash. It was free to join so I signed up at their website, downloaded and watched the training videos. I followed the directions for getting set up exactly. Between signing up, watching the training videos, and implementing the instructions, it took me a little over 2 hours. I then spent about half a day just browsing and reading to get a feel of how this program worked. I then put my name out as being available for some jobs and I made $50 by the end of the first day. The next day, I spent just under 6 hours "working" and made over $200 total. They have a $100 guarantee that states that if you follow the simple 4 step process and do not make money in the first 24 hours, theyll give you $100. Pretty cut and dried and the best guarantee Ive seen. Dont get me wrong, this isnt a get rich quick scheme. Youll have to work at it but you can earn money quickly. Personally, I found it very tedious though! Im not cut out to spend long stretches at the computer. You can sign up for free with Project Payday and get started today. Its one of the few legitimate, yet quick ways to earn extra money online that Ive found. Good luck! Sonja

Dec 17, Teen Models Wanted in Minneapolis, MN

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:21:29 GMT

Hiya teens! Are you 18 years old or older? Have you ever thought about being a model? And do you want to make $1,200 bucks in a couple of days? Then you could be hired by a major downtown modeling agency looking for new models for a large firm in Minneapolis! Here's what they're looking for in teen models: GALS: They are looking to represent amazing new young perspective female models of diverse backgrounds. For example - your heritage could be: ASIAN, Latina, European, Hebrew, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Brazilian, Eurasian, Persian, East African, Egyptian, Lebanese, Siberian, Tibetan, Lapp, Native American etc. GUYS: They are looking for good looking males - ages 18 to 45. ALL ethnicities. They need to cast athletic looking men, Ivy league types, as well as the classic Latin (Antonio Banderas) type. Men should range from young and hip to the classic business man. Men need to have naturally handsome looks and hair colors ranging from blonde to black. We NEED to cast men with good hair (wavy and or curly is a plus in addition to straight textures) Perspective models should be open to image changes - however these changes will be classic men's looks - nothing avant garde or edgy. They are looking specifically to cast for a major MN Client that is paying great day rates. Two days of pay for two days of work! Perspective models must be open to image changes. Please respond with stats, info, and pictures to tyler@visionmodels.com. But before you leap...make sure you check out all the ins and outs of teen modeling HERE! Good luck, Sonja

Dec 1, Apply for This College Job Internship

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:50:05 GMT

Hiya Teens! Are you comfortable giving presentations? Are you an effective & persuasive communicator? Do you like organizing events? Are you creative artistically? If so, how would you like to work in the White House as a paid intern? Sounds exciting, doesn't it?! The White House Commission on Remembrance is looking for an intern to assist with marketing its message "Live honoring America's fallen." The intern will work primarily on publicizing the National Moment of Remembrance, but will also assist with other ceremonies and events. Duties include: Building relationships with major sports franchises and businesses Contacting local and national media outlets Assisting in the development of the website (from a graphical/content perspective; technical knowledge is not required). Interns with exceptional creativity and skill in the Graphic Design field will also develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, and the website. If this is something you might be interested in, send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to Commission@Remember.gov. Also, include a tentative schedule of availability, ie desired start and end date. And best of all, the commission will work with your college or university to make sure the internship meets any requirement for academic credit! These job internship positions are limited and competitive, so Apply Early. The Commission reviews applications on a bi-monthly basis. Good luck landing your first college job internship! Sonja

Nov 17, Top 10 Teen Interview Questions & Answers

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:54:06 GMT

Hiya teens! Everyone gets a little tongue tied answering job interview questions... So can you imagine how nerve-wracking it is for teen-agers at their very first job interview? That's why I've put together the 10 most common interview questions and answers so you can help your teen appear cool as a cucumber! 10 Interview Questions and Excellent Sample Answers 1) Question: Why do you feel you are the best candidate for this job? Answer: Because I'm responsible, reliable, and a hard worker. 2) Question: Do you have any experience in this type of work? Answer: Not exactly, but I am a fast learner and want to learn as much as I can about (blank). 3) Question: Tell me about a strength of yours. Answer: I'm a good listener and I like to be around people. 4) Question: Tell me about a weakness of yours. Answer: I've been called a perfectionist, but I like to do things right. 5) Question: Are you available on week-ends? Answer: Yes I am. And if ever I'm not, I'll be sure to let you know in advance. 6) Question: Tell me about how you would handle a difficult customer. Answer: I would politely listen to their complaint without interrupting them, and then try to help them solve the problem. 7) Question: How would you handle working with someone you didn't particularly like? Answer: I get along easily with people - I don't think that would be a problem. 8) Question: What position do you think would fit you best? Answer: I would like to learn as many different positions and jobs as I can. I'm really flexible. 9) Question: Do you have your own transportation? Answer: Yes. (if you do) or I don't have my own car, but my parents have agreed to drive me to work. 10) Question: Why should I hire you? Answer: Because I have a positive attitude and I'll work hard every day.

Nov 17, 5 Ways for Students to Make Money Fast

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:50:07 GMT

Are you a middle school, high school, or college student? It's tough to work and go to school... So I've come up with 5 easy ways to make some cash while you're studying! 1. Open a high-yield savings account This is by far the easiest (and laziest) way to make extra money. All you have to do is open a high-yield savings account, put your money in it, and watch your money grow. 2. Get a part-time job Enough of the laziness, most students have lots of free time. Whether you want to admit it or not, theres no excuse for not getting a part-time job while youre in school. Get an on-campus job at a computer lab if you want a low-key, low stress job where youll get paid to do your homework I mean, supervise the computer lab. 3. Sell something you dont need (or don't like!) Textbooks, CDs, DVDs, video games, iPods, and anything else you might find on eBay. Chances are you have at least one thing you dont need anymore, so sell it on eBay or Craigs List for some extra cash. If you want to avoid the hassle of shipping your items, then sell locally by posting your items on the Facebook Marketplace. 4. Make money online Everyone has probably seen one of those cheesy infomercials about how easy it is to make money online these days. Well, theyre partially true. You can make some extra money online, and its pretty easy. However, its not going to turn you into a millionaire overnight (or in a week or in a month). If you put enough effort into it though, you could have a nice steady income while you sleep! Here is a small sample of the many opportunities out there: Complete offers at CashCrate. My 18 year old daughter has made over $956 in the past 9 months. Write articles for Associated Content and earn money based on the performance of your articles. Make videos, post them on Revver, and get a cut of the ad revenue. 5. Do freelance work House sitting, pet sitting, tennis lessons, commissioned art works, tutoring, web design, knitting, computer repair, or whatever else youre good at doing. Do something you enjoy...and get paid! Networking is your best friend when it comes to freelance work. One of your teachers or professors may need someone to house/pet sit while theyre out of town. A friend of a friend may know someone that wants a website. Good luck and have fun making some extra cash! Sonja

Nov 15, Help! I Want to Be a Movie Star!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00:12 GMT

Hiya teens! Do you want to be an actress or singer? Do you ever watch a movie and think to yourself...I can act better than that! And do you want to make a lot of money for college? Then becoming a child model or actor may be the key to your dreams! But how do you break into show biz? Here's 3 Steps to Get Started: (and it doesn't cost more than a few bucks!) 1) Write a short letter about yourself to potential agents. Be sure to tell them what you're interested (acting, modeling, print ads, commercials, etc.) in and any experience you have, if any. Keep it short and sweet - agents are very busy! 2) Include any size recent photo of you alone (no friends!). On the back, include your name, age, hair & eye color and phone number. 3) Mail to Child Acting Agents in your area. If there are none where you live, then agents in New York or Los Angeles will work fine. Good luck...and as the show biz saying goes...Break a Leg! Sonja

Nov 15, Quick Contest For Teens to Win $100 Bucks

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:47:47 GMT

Hi Teens! I'll keep this brief... The city of Colfax wants a spiffy, new logo. Are you creative? Can you design logos? Are you up for the challenge? If so, then you could win a quick $100 bucks! Here's how to get started: ~ Send me an email with "Contest" in the subject and I will send you a file of photos from the town of Colfax ~ Submit your new logos (jpg format please) in BLACK AND WHITE ONLY to me (smishek@gmail.com) by Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 ~ Colfax chooses a winner and you get $100 bucks cash before the holidays! Pretty simple, eh? Get started today and send me your best designs! Happy week-end! Sonja

Nov 12, How to Make Big Bucks In Hollywood - No Experience Required!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:51:21 GMT

Have you ever watched American Idol? Or Survivor? Or maybe Dancing With the Stars? Reality TV shows are HUGE money-makers for Hollywood. That's why you see them popping up all over the networks and cable alike. The reason is because they're cheap to produce and extremely popular. This year, the reality show Dancing With the Stars snagged as many as 22.5 million viewers per episode. In comparison, a top-rated sitcom like How I Met Your Mother brings in about 8 million viewers. How would you like to make a cool $10,000 or more? If you have an idea for a reality show, you can sell it to Hollywood producers - Just for the idea! However, you need more than just a "good idea." Producers want to "see" exactly what the show will look like. And the simplest way to show them is with a video "demo". If youre interested in creating a video demo to pitch an idea to reality television show producers... Here are some tips to get you started: Keep the video to no more than five minutes three minutes would be better. Hollywood producers are incredibly pressed for time, and have no patience. If they cant get what your show would be like in a few minutes, your video goes in the "round" file. Always add music to enhance the feel of the show. If, for example, the show is about an up and coming female martial artist, you might use high-energy rock music. Keep the video fast-paced, with lots of quick cuts between scenes. Capture some panic, anguish, excitement something the execs can sink their teeth into. Use someone with a professional broadcasting voice to do a voiceover narration. If thats not possible, just use captions to make it easy for the viewer to understand whats going on onscreen. If you come up with a hot idea for a reality TV show and present it to producers in a professional manner, they will take you seriously even if theyve never heard of you before. Or if you're only a teen-ager! And, if they like your idea you could be on your way to big bucks...thanks to Hollywood! Good luck and have fun making movies! Sonja

Nov 12, 5 Online Jobs for 13 Year Olds

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:39:01 GMT

Hi Teens! It's tough finding jobs for 13 year olds these days. And it's even tougher finding the time to work around home-work, sports, and other activities. So when times are tough - get creative! If you're looking to make a little extra cash - there are a ton of fun, jobs for 13 year olds to make money online. If you have access to the Internet and little ingenuity - youll be making money in no time. According to Submitter.org... Here are 5 online jobs for 13 year olds and older to earn money online - even in a down economy: 1) MySpace or Friendster Layouts Do you love MySpace or Friendster? If you are good with HTML/CSS, you can start making some layouts for your friends and charging a dollar or two to customize it to their liking. Making money off of MySpace or Friendster is easy to do, and if you use your talents wisely, you'll have online profits in no time. 2) Finding Cute Graphics Do you know a lot about computer graphics? If so, then you can make serious money just by finding these graphics online. Find 200 that you like, and then offer those graphics (giving credit to the creators/owners of course) on a small website for your friends to use. The way in which they can make money doing this is by adding a couple of ads around the page. These ads will bring in cash every month as long as theres traffic on a daily basis. Your can even create your own ads, or sell ad space. 3) Writing A Blog Do you want to write and want people to know what you write? Blogs are the craze right now, and there's big bucks to be made. Do you find awesome funny or entertaining videos on YouTube all the time? Then add those videos in your blogs to give it a more spice. Video Blogs = $$$. 4) Pay To Post Site Have you ever heard of Gather.com or MyLot.com? Do you know how to earn money on the web with these two? Both of these two sites will pay their users to chat with cash or with gift cards to very popular stores. These sites are very credible and its very easy to join. 5) Writers Haven If you really have the creative juices to produce a good write up, articles etc. very Internet marketer needs a very good writer. So, writers are really in demand. There are sites that pay will you for content. Some will even share their revenue with writers. Happy making money online! Sonja

Nov 9, Make Money On Ebay With These 5 Items From WalMart

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:42:19 GMT

Hi kids! I'm always on the look-out for easy ways for kids to make money. Heres a run down of 5 items that I bought in Walmart and successfully sold on Ebay for pretty good money: 1) CDs Recipe CDs sell really well on Ebay. Look for them on sale for $1 and sell them on Ebay for $5 dollars a piece +shipping. These sold really fast! 2) Electronics I found a 512K mp3 player manufactured by Creative Labs that normally sells for $99 at the time, however, they were on sale for $29 each. They were sold for $40 each on Ebay! 3) Toys A whole shopping cart full of the toy Beanz were found in Walmart. They were marked down to $1 each but after bargaining with the manager at Walmart, got them at 50 cents a piece! These were a fabulous money maker! 4) Candles and Other Household Items In Walmarts closeout section, we found some huge three wick candles weighing around 3 or 4 pounds each. They were marked down from $19 each to $1 a piece. These sold for $11 each on Ebay! 5) DVDs Walmart has a number of DVDs found in huge DVD bins that made a pretty decent profit on eBay. One example is The Beverly Hillbillies which purchased from Walmart at around $5 and sold on ebay for $12 each. Another example was $5 Jumanji which was resold for $12.50 per copy. These are just 5 items that I bought from Walmart and resold for a profit on Ebay. Sonja

Nov 9, Who Doesn't Want to Be a Millionaire?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:06 GMT

Hiya Parents and Kids! How would you like your kids to become millionaires some day? Teach your kids these 7 money steps...and they'll be ahead of 99 of most people to becoming a future millionaire. 1) Set Money Goals Kids learn best with "hands on" training. So decide early what financial skills you'd like to turn over to your child at what age. And then help them to be ready. For example, with our 4 children: Once they start receiving allowance at the age of 5, they're expected to save half, give 10 to charity, and spend the rest as they want. At age 12, I give them a school clothes "allowance", and the responsibility to shop for their own clothes. At 16, they have to pay for a tank of gas a month. By age 18, you might require your teen to pay half of her car insurance. 2) Show Me the Money! I remember as a kid seeing the jam jar on my grandmother's counter labeled rent, food, utilities and more. What a great way to "see" where the money goes! You dont need to go back to money in jars, but talk to your kids about the family budget - get them involved. That way, when money is short, kids will know why and they can help brainstorm solutions. 3) Please...Avoid Spoiling Keep your teens allowance small enough so that hes motivated to save for things he wants...get a job...and move OUT some day! Do your kids a favor and help lower their standards now, so they don't turn to credit cards later. 4) Let's Make a Deal Make a deal with your teens to talk with you before applying for a credit card. A recent study by Sallie Mae, the countrys largest student loan provider, reveals that the average college student carries $3,173 in credit-card debt. Thats a 46-percent increase over the past four years. And nearly one-third of students now put their tuition on plastic. 5) Dont Be the Banker Never give teens advances on their allowances, unless you want to teach them to rely on payday loans and credit cards as adults. 6) Require Regular Investing THE FASTEST way to grow your money while you sleep is through investing. As soon as your teen has earned income with a part-time job, etc. he should open up an Roth IRA. 7) Be a Good Citizen Nothing feels better giving. Teach your kids to be generous millionaires and they'll be truly happy. Happy Teaching!

Nov 6, Love Dogs? 5 Ways Kids Can Make Money With Dogs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:07 GMT

Hiya Kids! Here are 5 Ways to make money with dogs: 1) Be a Dog Whisperer (I mean dog trainer!) If you enjoy being around dogs and are good with them, then you could become a dog trainer. All you need to become a top trainer is a love for dogs, patience, and a few "treats" up your sleeve to make them listen to you! Check out www.dogtrainingjustforkids.com for lots of free tips & techniques! 2) Walk other people's dogs Why not offer to walk other people's dogs for them and charge a small fee? This works best if you already walk your own dog. Just make sure your dog appreciates the company! 3) Sell Your Dog Photos Chances are you have some really cute pictures of your dog, right? Stock photography websites will pay both amateur and professional snappers for their shots, usually on a per-download/per-sale basis. To get started, have a browse on Alamy, Fotolia, iStockPhoto, PictureNation or 123RF. 4) Designer Dog You can make serious money by turning your old clothes into one-of-a-kind dog blankets or coats. This is a home business for the creative and sewing enthusiast. 5) Sell One-Of-A-Kind Glitsy Paw Jewelry Do you like making things? You could sell fancy paw bracelets or rhinestone studded dog collars to dog owners who want to pamper their precious pooch! This is a very profitable business...and a lot of fun! You could sell your doggie treasures on Etsy or even Craig's List for very little cost. Good luck making money with dogs and turning dogs into dollars! Sonja

Oct 28, New Way for Teens to Make Money Online

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:38:36 GMT

Hiya Teens! Reach into your pocket... What do you find? I'll bet you've got a cell phone in there don't you? Well, so do 4.3 billion other people around the World... Imagine being able to reach all 4.3 billion of those folks and talk to them? How incredibly powerful would that be? Here's a quick way to make money online using your cell phone... Let me tell you about... Mack Michaels, multi-millionaire internet marketer, has just released his newest, most exciting course - ever. And it can make you a LOT of money. Over the last 7 months over 13,000 people have used Mack's incredible coaching to earn over 2.3 million bucks as members of his coaching club. And now, he's turning the industry upside down with his brand, new, revolutionary way to make money on the internet...with your cell phone! Right now, I have one instruction for you to follow. Go to the page below and find out all the details on his newest course AND coaching club: How to make money using your cell phone... Go to the page right now and find out what all the buzz is about. Happy making money with your cell phone! Sonja P.S. This info has never been released. It's completely brand new So check it out NOW and start cashing in BIG TIME on something you probably have in your pocket right now...your cell phone!

Oct 22, Teen Jobs: Get Paid To Beta Test Unreleased Video Games

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:42:29 GMT

Happy Hump Day! Do you like to play new video games? Would you like to receive free copies of video games? And would you like to get paid to play video games in your spare time? Then here's how you can make $20-$120 an hour to beta test unreleased video games. Companies worldwide are searching for people to test their games and PLAY THEM ONLINE, and they'll pay you nicely in return. It's a win-win situation. They release more quality games, and you get paid to help them. It's as simple as that. All you need to get started is a computer with internet access. What you'll be doing is playing NEW games and submitting any bugs that you've found. But you do have to be 18 years or older or have your parents permission if you are 13-17 years old. Here's how you can get started right away...(over 50 companies are hiring) Good luck! Sonja

Oct 19, Are Schools Doing a Good Job Teaching Kids About Money?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:44:38 GMT

Hi Parents! Do kids learn about money in school? 80 of parents surveyed believe that schools provide classes for their children on money management and budgeting. Sorry to break the bad news, Mom and Dad but your kiddos probably are NOT learning personal finance in school. Our school system has its hands full teaching English, math, and science, but not a practical life-skills class like financial literacy. Ridiculous, isnt it? I am all in favor of a well-rounded education, but what good is it if students learn where Shakespeare was born, but not what a tax-deferred retirement plan is? Or that n2 =x, but not that if you use Payday loans, you will end up paying an outrageous 1560 in annual interest! Once kids graduate from high school, they're magically supposed to be able to... Earn an income... Establish and maintain a respectable credit score... Balance their checking account... and save for their future. Kids (and adults!) deal with money decisions every day yet we are taught little or nothing about personal finance in school. Here's 10 things you can do TODAY to raise your kids to be money smart: 1) Grab your family calendar and schedule a family financial meeting. You can call it a Money Monday or Finance Friday! Choose a time that everyone is likely to be relaxed, well-fed, and free from other distractions. Consider making this a festive occasion serve homemade cookies, offer a contest with prizes, or hold your meeting in a tent pitched in your backyard. Learning about money is fun when it's a family project. 2) Brainstorm ways to spend less as a family. Avoid guilt or blame trips! Instead, have fun with the challenge. Offer prizes or incentives. 3) Teach your child how to save and invest now to take advantage of the power of compound interest. A five year old child only needs a one time contribution of $9,875 or $57 dollars a month to have a million dollars by age 65. 4) Delegate age-appropriate financial jobs to your kids. The youngest can sort receipts, enter checkbook data into Quicken, pay bills, or balance the checkbook. 5) Play a game of monopoly to teach about money! 6) Employ your kids. Give them a wage and valuable work experience by doing extra jobs around the house. I put up a list of "refrigerator" jobs for my kids to earn extra cash. 7) Discuss the "B" word...how to budget their earnings. For example 10 invest, 10 save, 10 charity, 70 spend! 8) Brainstorm ways to increase the family income with an in-home business. You'd be surprised how kids can think outside the box! 9) Invite an entrepreneur or business owner to dinner to interview and learn from. 10) Discuss ways to give back to your community. Not only does volunteering help others, but it's wonderful work experience for kids. Happy teaching! Sonja

Jun 5, Make Money from Home For You & The Kids

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:14:52 GMT

The best businesses to make money from home are FUN, easy, and Cheap!

May 26, Do Teens Need a Resume?

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:41:50 GMT

Good Morning, Do teens need a resume when applying for a job? Absolutely! A resume is a way to tell potential employers why you're the best candidate for the job. Here's a Here ya go! Sonja

May 7, Can Kids Really Get Paid to Take Video Game Surveys?

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:40:02 GMT

Happy Sunny Thursday! I'm always teasing my son Tony (16) that he's addicted to Runescape... What is it about boys and video games? It's like they go into a trance or something! Do your kids like video games? GameSurveys is a special survey panel for video gamers. 13 year olds and up can make $5 cash or amazon gift certificates to take surveys about brand new game concepts, character concepts, and video game advertising. It's owned and operated by Evolution Research, the premiere market research company for video game publishers and developers. They assist leading game publishers and developers in making better games and game marketing. What a cool way for kids to make some extra cash! Happy gaming! Sonja P.S. GameSurveys is free to join - you should NEVER pay to join a "survey" website...or you're being ripped off.

May 5, Children Modeling Agencies

Tue, 05 May 2009 16:59:26 GMT

Here is a free list of children modeling agencies

May 1, Need a Modeling Agent?

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:24:24 GMT

Dear parents, Are you looking for a reputable child modeling agent? Get a FREE one-on-one consultation with a top modeling agent right now! Best, Sonja

May 1, How This 8 Year Old Boy Makes $1,200 in Two Days

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:18:16 GMT

Hiya Moms & Dads! Doesn't every mom think their child is cute as a button and could be the next "Gerber" baby? When Matthew (14) and Maria (13) were toddlers, people thought they were twins with their adorable, gobs of curly blond hair and big blue eyes! A good friend of mine, Dawn, has an 8 year old son, Jared, who models for book covers for authors and local production companies. He recently modeled for the cover of Max Lucado's (an excellent Christian author) next book, Fearless. He's the cute little boy wearing the mask, snorkel, and fins! For the photo shoot, he actually had to jump IN the water and swim about 10 strokes. And the water was a very CHILLY 55 degrees! Ah, the trials and tribulations of modeling! Jared's next modeling job is for a new clothing line where he'll rake in $1,200 bucks for two days of work. If you are constantly being told how beautiful your baby or child is... Or if you have a daughter who dreams of dancing with Zach Efron in High School Musical... maybe you should consider helping your child get started in acting or modeling. But where do you start? According to my friend Dawn, the first (and hardest) step in modeling is finding a reputable agent. Here are 3 Simple Steps to Find a Child Model Agent: 1) Make any size home color snapshots (2-3) with your child in close up and full body. A nice recent 4 x 6 snapshot of your baby/child will do. You don't need to spend money on professional photos. Child model agents agree that babies and children change too quickly. On the back of each photograph, include your child's name, date of birth, height, weight, current clothing size, eye and hair color, and parent's daytime phone number. Photos will not be returned unless a self-addressed-stamped envelope is included. 2) Include a short cover letter about your child & what you are interested in pursuing. (modeling, commercials, film, etc.) Be sure the cover letter is well-written (no spelling errors) with an interesting or funny story of why your child is the "perfect" model. This will make your child stand out. Agents get hundreds of pictures daily so the competition is fierce...but it's worth the effort. Especially if your child is able to pay for her own college tuition being a child super model! 3) Then mail out to prospective, licensed agents. There is not a whole lot of modeling work available outside New York, Chicago, Los Angeles. Here are some reputable agencies in... New York City: Ford Models Children's Division 142 Greene Street NY, NY 10012 (212) 219-6150 Wilhelmina Kids 300 Park Avenue South NY, NY 10010 (212) 473-1253 Los Angeles: Ford Models LA 8826 Burton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 276-8100 Chicago: Stewart Talent 58 West Huron St. Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 943-3131 Arlene Wilson 430 W. Erie, #210 Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 573-0200 Happy modeling! Sonja

Apr 20, 7 Things That Are Cheaper...and More Expensive

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:57:38 GMT

Hiya Everyone! I have some good news...and some bad news. Because of the current recession we're in, some things are cheaper (hooray!)... and some things are going up. Here's 7 Things That Are Cheaper Than a Year Ago: 1) Homes - A whooping 27 less and still falling! 2) Autos - 11 less 3) Airares - Dropped 16 4) Electronics - Computers dropped 12...TVS 21 less 5) Clothing - 5 drop just last quarter 6) Toys 7) Alternative Energy And what's more expensive? 1) Food - eeals and baking essentials are up 11.3 2) Gas - Up 6 during Dec-Jan Fasten your seat belts - higher prices are coming back because the surplus is fast disappearing! 3) Medical Care - Over the past 10 years, a hospital stay jumped 846! 4) Prescription drugs 5) College tuition - Skyrocketing 4 times faster than the rate of inflation...and faster than health care increases! 6) Gargabe collection - see gas above 7) Beer - not fair!

Apr 15, Start Your Kids Managing Money with Budget Worksheets

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:27:54 GMT

If you want to protect your kids from falling into the debt trap, you need to teach them about using budget worksheets

Apr 15, Forex Training For Beginners

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:14:05 GMT

What my 16-year-old son taught me about forex training

Apr 15, Can You Afford College Tuition?

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:05:10 GMT

Hi Parents, Our oldest daughter Rachel is heading to college this fall. And boy...have we been getting sticker shock on the cost of tuition! President Barack Obama recently told the nation that getting a college education (or other training beyond high school) is the patriotic thing to do. That's IF you can afford it! It's downright robbery that in the current state of the economy, universities and colleges have been jacking up their tuition rates four times faster than the inflation rate... And faster than increases in health care.! Harvard tuition was $26,002 in 2006; it jumped to $33,696 for the 2009-2010 academic year... A whopping 30 increase! If you're listening President Obama... Not everyone can afford to be so Patriotic! Good luck to all! Sonja

Apr 14, Should You Give Your Kids An Allowance?

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:51:19 GMT

Hi Parents, Do you give your kids an allowance? If so, how much? According to the Nickelodeon Youth Monitor Survey, the average allowance for kids under twelve is about $5.90 per week, or just over $300 per year. For kids twelve to seventeen, the average is $16.60 a week, or $863 per year. Personally, we give $10 dollars a week to our 16 & 18 year olds, and $7 dollars a week to our 12 & 14 year olds. Here's 3 Valuable Lessons Your Kids Will Learn About Money Trough An Allowance: 1) Money Matters: With an allowance, your child has an opportunity to learn how to manage money. Just remember, it's THEIR money! 2) Safe Haven: When kids learn to manage their money while still living under your roof, they have the freedom to make mistakes in a relatively safe haven. This doesn't mean you should bail them out, but it does mean that you're there to help them correct their mistakes, ie overdrafts, overspending, etc. 3) Self Worth: An allowance can make a kid feel good about himself. How do you feel when you receive a paycheck? So allowance can be used as a tool to teach your kids about money. Use it wisely! Best, Sonja

Apr 13, Profitable Investing Idea

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:04:27 GMT

Happy Monday! Is China the answer to our economic woes? Many believe China will lead the world out of the recession. And the money to be made by investors is beyond your wildest dreams! Here are 3 reasons China will explode: (1) They have no debt and a $3 trillion surplus. (2) They consider 6 percent growth to be a recession for their country. (3) Most important, China's government puts China first. The Chinese have just graduated from emerging economy status to key world player. And that means it's time for you to make some money. Here's what I'm looking at to buy: China Life Insurance Company (symbol LFC). This is essentially a monopoly that is fully backed by the Chinese government. Next idea: China Mobile Limited (symbol CHL). This company has more mobile-phone subscribers than we have people in the U.S. - 470 million! Plus, it's expected to add 7 million new subscribers per year. Happy investing! Sonja

Apr 9, Do Your Kids Love to Sing & Dance?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Hiya parents! Are you have kids who are American Idol wanna bes? Or do they love to act? Maria, my just-turned-13-year-old, is the Queen of Drama! Is that acting?! A good friend of mine has an 8 year old son who recently got paid $1,200 dollars to model for a book cover. If your kids have an interest in modeling... Or you are contantly being told by friends and family how beautiful or handsome your child is... Here's where you can get a FREE consultation from a professional modeling agent! Happy modeling! Best, Sonja

Apr 7, Did You Know About This Braille Silver Dollar?

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:12:55 GMT
Happy Tuesday! Did you know that the U.S. Mint is offering for sale the first-ever silver dollar coin to feature readable Braille? The silver (90 percent) dollar features a portrait of Louis Braille, the inventor of the system used by blind people worldwide, on one side. And on the flip side of the coin, there is the image of a young boy reading a book in Braille. Above the boy are the Braille characters for "Braille." What a great tribute! So if you collect coins... (my daughter Maria collects the presidential gold dollar coins)... you might want to add this Braille silver dollar to your collection! Happy collecting! Best, Sonja (Source: CNN)

Apr 6, Is Now the Time to Get Back In Stocks?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:35:37 GMT
Good Morning Parents! Has the stock market hit rock bottom? Is now the time to start investing in stocks again? In early 2000, everyone and their brother was getting rich in the stock market and mindlessly buying all sorts of stocks... And no one was listening to... Legendary investor, Jeremy Grantham, who was predicting stocks would lose 39 of its value over the next 10 years because stocks were ridiculously over-priced. 9 years later, his prediction was EXACTLY right! Now, in early 2009... everyone is losing their shirt in the stock market and scared to death of buying stocks... So what is Jeremy Grantham saying today? The EXACT opposite of what he predicted in 2000! Because stocks are ridiculously under-priced, he is predicting you will earn 13 (or more) over the next 7 years. (an accumulated gain of 91) Or in plain English, you could turn $100,000 into $250,000 in only 7 years. So I'm buying shares of the iShares S&P Index exchange traded fund (AMEX: IVV). It mimics the performance of the S&P 500 Index. Happy investing! Best, Sonja

Apr 3, Is This the Easiest Way to Make Money Online?

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:02:45 GMT
Happy Friday Everyone! Are you looking for fun, easy ways to make some extra money online? Or maybe you want to quit your day job and tell your boss "you know what"? You could make over $3,000 for just an hour's worth of work writing google adwords part-time. And it's pretty easy work, too. You can make thousands of dollars... time and again... with no website, no products, and no processing credit cards. Not to mention no shipping or customer service headaches! All you need is a computer and Internet access. Go ahead and take a moment to check out how to get started right away. Have a great week-end! Sonja

Apr 2, Want to Save $29,000 In Tuition At a Private College?

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:32:38 GMT
Hi Parents! College tuition costs are huge! And private college tuition is double the cost. Ouch! If your child is going to a private school, get him or her to share an off-campus apartment and save over $29,000. Room and board make up over 72 of combined tuition and room and board costs at private schools. Even in the ritziest college towns, you should have no problem finding a 2 room apartment for $1,000 or less. With a $500 monthly rent bill and another $500 for food and utilities, that's a savings of $7,300 a year... Or over $29,000 spread out over 4 years! Happy college saving! Sonja

Apr 1, Cash in On This "Sweet" Investment!

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:38:00 GMT
Hi Parents! It's not surprising that the economy is causing a lot of stress these days. Nearly 30 percent of Americans are losing sleep because of it. And - according to the findings of a landmark Gallup poll - Americans' stress levels soared in 2008 and continue to rise in 2009. So how are people coping? Lots of chocolate!! More and more Americans are turning to a tried-and-true stress reliever for comfort: Candy. While auto manufacturers, big banks, and insurance companies are falling like dominoes...candy companies are thriving. Cadbury's profits rose 30 percent in 2008. Nestle's increased by nearly 11 percent. And my personal favorite, Hershey's profits surged by 8.5 percent in the last quarter of 2008 alone. So you can cash in during the recession by padding your portfolio with these "sweet" companies! Sweet investing, Sonja

Apr 1, How Your Teens Can Build a $4.4 Million Dollar Retirement in 3 Years

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:29:56 GMT
Hi Parents! Can your teens really build a $4.4 million dollar retirement in 3 years? Yep. Plus, they can do it without ever investing another dime! If your teen puts $3,000 a year into a Roth IRA at the ages of 15, 16, & 17... And lets it grow tax-free at an average of 13.2, by the age of 65, that total of $9,000 invested will be worth over $4.4 million! Now that's the power of investing early! Best, Sonja