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Earning Extra Money: How Can I Make Extra Cash?
Nicole Orduno, DePaul University, Freshman In May of 2022, an estimated 5.5 million teens from the ages of 16-19 years old had a job (...
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Why do some musicians make billions while many others struggle to pay rent?
A few musicians tend to receive most of the popularity and wealth in the music industry. I researched why a few musicians make billions and have hundreds of millions of listeners while many others don’t have very big audiences or wealth.
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The Digitalization of Money
Card and noncash payments have increased, highlighting the digitization of money. While digital banking and mobile payment solutions offer convenience and security, they also expose a digital divide, leaving marginalized groups with limited access to these advancements. Bridging this gap requires investments in infrastructure, affordable technology, and digital literacy programs to ensure inclusive economic growth.
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Managing Daily Expenses as a College Student
Managing daily expenses as a college student can be challenging but achievable with proper budgeting. Students can make smarter financial decisions, such as making coffee at home and using alternative transportation methods to save money. Establishing a budget and a spending plan can help reduce stress, allowing students to focus more on their studies and future financial responsibilities.Â
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Do Teens Need to Pay Taxes Now?
A rising trend of paid student internships means we have a new problem. Taxes! This is an informational article on taxes for teens with income.
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The Financial Impact of Pay Gaps on Women’s Retirement Savings
The gender pay gap continues to impact women's financial security, both during their working years and in retirement, as women earn significantly less than men and face barriers to accumulating retirement savings. Factors such as occupational segregation and caregiving responsibilities contribute to this disparity, leaving many women with insufficient retirement funds despite longer life expectancies.
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The Benefits of using Linkedin as a High Schooler
Linkedin is a professional social networking platform with a diverse range of use cases. The article explains the opportunities using Linkedin may present to highschoolers.
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Beauty Influencers and Consumer Trends
Influencers are on the rise, and so is the tactic of using them for marketing purposes. At the same time, consumers are split between trusting them for honest reviews and others who are wary about the product promotions and whether they are done for the right reasons.
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Finance Education Amongst High Schoolers
Mati Favela, DePaul University, Sophomore, Summer 2024 Consider this question: Could I have been more prepared when dealing with my...
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The Trajectory of Financial Literacy Education in Chicago
Rika Nishikawa, Homeschool, Senior, Fall 2024 To say that education, particularly in financial literacy, is the foundation of a high...
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Why are My Clothes so Expensive!?
Kavin Ramasamy , Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Fall 2024 Why are My Clothes so Expensive!? How many of you feel like prices have...
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Young generation not getting into the housing market / by: Sid Singh
Housing has long been a sign of American prosperity. The act of purchasing a house is thought to be the American path to not only...
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Danger of Youth Sports Betting or Youth Sports Betting: Another financial risk present on the internet / By: Oliver Krzeczowski
Sports betting is an activity that has been conducted since the ancient Olympic games. In modern times, it’s been an activity reserved...
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The Future of Housing Affordability in the Face of Climate Change / By: Rika Nishikawa
For the past decade, home listings have become less affordable, with only 15.5% of home listings deemed affordable for a typical US...
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ESG Integration in Finance / By: Rohin Shah
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a set of standards that regulate a corporation and ensure that responsible, equitable...
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Roth IRAs: A Young Person’s Way to Build Wealth / By: Ryan Fardy
Would you know what a Roth IRA is? Samantha Loies, a junior at Walter Payton College Prep, admitted that she doesn’t understand Roth IRAs...
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The Impact of Climate Change on Financial Institutions: How to Prepare and Respond / By: Samantha Loies
Climate change poses significant challenges to financial institutions worldwide. As the planet warms and extreme weather events become...
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A Brief History of OTM / By: Vivian Kaleta
On The Money magazine, rooted in the heart of Chicago, began as a visionary project by the Economic Awareness Council to address a gap in...
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Financial Fair Play in Soccer / By: Umar Sheikh
This season, English Premier League Club Everton was docked 6 points for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. But what exactly is...
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How to Manage Your Finances / By: Cristian Rojas-Torres
In today’s world, debt has become a very common aspect of finance. From student loans to credit card balances, many individuals have...
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