Definitions and Basics
How to build your first budget, at MSN.com.
Angelica Trummell, 22, just graduated from college -- and went off the parental dole. Like millions of other college graduates, she's trying to figure out how to make ends meet now that Mom and Dad won't be sending checks every month....
Making a Budget, at SocialStudiesforKids.com.
One thing that every good money manager does is make a budget.
What is a budget? It's a means of keeping track of exactly how much money is coming in and exactly how much money is going out. If you own a company or you get an allowance, you want to know how much money you have at any given time. You don't want to run out of money, so you won't have any when you really need it. You also don't want to assume that you don't have any money when you really do have more than enough to pay for something....
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In the News and Examples
MSN's Planning Home page, at MSN.com.
This MSN website on household budgeting and planning has a variety of articles divided into topics such as Retirement, Savings, Insurance, Family/College. Articles address a range of ages and concerns, such as Money in Your 20s, Managing college costs, 9 ways to build a killer credit score, and Saving for Retirement.
Fox News's College Planning Home page, at FoxNews.com.
This Fox News website has articles on College Financial Aid, College Tuition, and more. Articles include calculators and helpful analyses, such as Comparing Financial Aid Offers, College Savings Superpage, Student Loans Demystified, and How Much Aid Can You Expect?
Budget Worksheet, at About.com.
Sample budget worksheet, with printable version.
Balancing High School and Part-Time Work, at CollegeBoard.com.
Are you excited that you're old enough to secure a part-time job and earn your own money? As you begin exploring the possibility of entering the work world, think about whether getting a job is the right decision for you. To start, ask yourself the following questions....
Budgeting your time is analogous to budgeting your money: Time Management Tips For High School Students, at CollegeBoard.com.
Does it seem like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done? Feel like you're always running late? Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life....
Planning for the Cost of Higher Education, at Yahoo.com.
On average, college graduates with a bachelor's degree earn 62% more per year than high school graduates. Clearly, one of the best investments you can make for your children is an investment in their educational future.
You may think that setting up a bank savings account for your newborn's education will get him or her off to a great start. You might, however, want to think again. According to 2005 data from The College Board and Standard & Poor's, the projected average cost for your newborn's four-year degree at a public college could total $151,425. You would have to sock away $5,126 per year in a savings account, assuming it earns interest at an average rate of 5% per year, to equal that amount by his or her freshman year....
Sometimes The IRS Just Doesn't Care - income tax on teenage earnings, at FindArticles.com.
Q & A: How to figure out whether a teen owes income taxes on babysitting earnings....
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