Learn from Sharon
Tip 1: Get Organized
The first step on the road to financial freedom is to get organized. Before you can begin to make changes in your financial life it is important to remember the …
YOUTHpreneur launches today: In tough economy teens embrace entrepreneur mindset and start businesses
PHOENIX (March 31, 2009) – Aspiring entrepreneurs and teens take notice; today’s economy is the perfect time to start the next Microsoft or FedEx. In fact, recessions have historically been …
Teen entrepreneur sews together plan for success
YOUTHpreneurs are born every day. It’s their drive and passion that elevates them above their peers. Here is a great story we found of one young girl doing just that. …
Higher education financial literacy bill introduced in Congress
It is with great pleasure that I am happy to announce a higher education financial literacy bill has been introduced to Congress by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-D). The widely …
Teaching kids more money savvy could avoid a financial crisis
More news sources are chiming in with reports on how a bit more financial literacy amongst Americans could have helped the financial crisis we are in today. This newest one …
Tough economy fosters inspiraton in new entrepreneurs
When times get tough and the economy forces people out of their jobs, entrepreneurship is born. Unable to find work, many new graduates and experienced workers are turning their thoughts …
The Great Recession and Financial Literacy
The media speculates and places blame every day on what they think are the culprits of our current financial troubles and economic recession. Wall Street executives, poor mortgage practices and …
Twin turns loss into hope and entrepreneurship
The inspirations that can create and propel a YOUTHpreneur to success come from all over. From a personal drive to be successful to an older role model to turning a …
Charles Schwab Foundation announces winners of Fall 2008 National Financial Literacy Challenge scholarship awards
SAN FRANCISCO, March 3, 2009 – Twenty-two high school students have learned that knowledge literally pays. Charles Schwab Foundation is awarding $1,000 scholarships to each of the 22 students who …
Young girls learn financial empowerment lessons
Over 200 mothers and daughters were encouraged this weekend with news of empowerment and the freedom to lead financially successful lives by well known author and entrepreneur Sharon Lechter. Sharon …
