2632 Money and Work 2736 Consumer Information 2683 Job Hunting 2725 Personal Finance 2684 Student Aid res:ipl-31751 "This is a place where girls can learn about themselves, explore non-traditional career options, and learn about female role-models of the past, present and future." Includes pages on sports and entertainment, mind and body, "herstory," and starting your own personal Quest Journal. http://library.thinkquest.org/21298/ res:ipl-31751 Oracle ThinkQuest Education Foundation careers education The Quest Beyond the Pink Collar 2011-02-01T02:19:59.493Z The Quest Beyond the Pink Collar 2011-02-01T02:19:59.493Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31432 Internal Revenue Service Questions about anything related to federal government taxes and tax issues? Check out this IRS list of links including "Where's My Refund?" and "Taxable Income for Students". You can link to the online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application here too. http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/individuals/students/index.html Internal Revenue Service taxation Tax Information for Students 2009-12-09T20:03:53.875Z Tax Information for Students 2009-12-09T20:03:53.875Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31483 Learn2.Com Learn the Wall Street lingo and follow the trading trends. http://www.tutorials.com/05/0522/0522.asp Learn2 Read the U.S. Stock Market Pages 2009-12-09T20:03:55.158Z Learn2 Read the U.S. Stock Market Pages 2009-12-09T20:03:55.158Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-30712 Alliance for Investor Education Do you wonder what happens to the money you put in your savings account? This calculator asks you for your age and how much you could save today instead of spending (like $5 for a fast food meal, or $12 for a CD), and then it tells you how much that money would grow to become in 10 years, 25 years, and by the time you retire. You'll be surprised! http://www.investoreducation.org/cindex2.cfm The AIE Savings Calculator 2009-12-09T20:03:34.763Z The AIE Savings Calculator 2009-12-09T20:03:34.763Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31480 Learn2.Com The word "budget" doesn't have to be a dirty word. http://www.tutorials.com/05/0564/0564.asp Learn2 Establish a Personal Budget 2009-12-09T20:03:54.917Z Learn2 Establish a Personal Budget 2009-12-09T20:03:54.917Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31478 Learn2.Com "Approximately 25 percent of American consumers are denied credit due to inaccurate information in a credit report. Keeping yours clean and updated will help prevent this from happening to you." http://www.tutorials.com/05/0533/0533.asp Learn2 Clean Up Your Credit Report 2009-12-09T20:03:54.759Z Learn2 Clean Up Your Credit Report 2009-12-09T20:03:54.759Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31476 Learn2.Com "Let's get those growing piles of bank statements under control." http://www.tutorials.com/04/0433/0433.asp Learn2 Balance Your Checkbook 2009-12-09T20:03:54.605Z Learn2 Balance Your Checkbook 2009-12-09T20:03:54.605Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31774 Employee Benefit Research Institute's Here are interactive savings calculators that will help you see how easy it can be to reach your goals by saving. http://www.choosetosave.org/calculators/ Choose to Save 2009-12-09T20:04:04.088Z Choose to Save 2009-12-09T20:04:04.088Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31929 Long-standing CBC TV show all about money -- how to get it and how not to get ripped off when you spend it. http://www.cbc.ca/streetcents/guide/about_the_show.html Canadian Broadcasting Corporation money advice teen teenager teenagers teens Street Cents 2009-12-09T20:04:07.571Z Street Cents 2009-12-09T20:04:07.571Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-32032 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Take this interactive quiz and learn about compounding interest, stocks, bonds, as well as other financial principles. http://www.sec.gov/investor/tools/quiz.htm Test Your Money Smarts 2009-12-09T20:04:10.049Z Test Your Money Smarts 2009-12-09T20:04:10.049Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31532 Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy Jump$tart is a coalition of organizations, including the U.S. Mint and Sallie Mae, "that share an interest in advancing financial literacy among students in pre-kindergarten through college." The site contains newsletter and downloadable resources about financial literacy. http://www.jumpstart.org/ res:ipl-31532 Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy 2010-11-15T21:36:40.637Z Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy 2010-11-15T21:36:40.637Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-71537 This site will help you become a smart consumer. Take the Wise Buys quiz to see how savvy you are in the face of tricky advertisments and read about how companies use clever marketing to get teens to buy their products. http://www.oag.state.md.us/WiseBuys/ English Maryland Attorney General consumer information Wise Buys 2009-12-09T20:10:52.309Z Wise Buys 2009-12-09T20:10:52.309Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Consumer Information info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-71545 Published by the Federal Trade Commission, "Ready, Set, Credit" has valuable information about getting a credit card. Find out what credit it all about, or learn more about APR's and "credi-quette." http://www.in.gov/dfi/2627.htm English United States Federal Trade Commission consumer information credit rating credit score what is credit Ready, Set, Credit 2009-12-09T20:10:52.627Z Ready, Set, Credit 2009-12-09T20:10:52.627Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Consumer Information info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-71509 Streitelmeier, Julie Judie and Julie show you around the world of electronic gadgets. They offer a wide variety of product reviews, as well as a discussion board. The reviews are searchable. http://the-gadgeteer.com/ English The Gadgeteer consumer information technology The Gadgeteer 2009-12-09T20:10:51.314Z The Gadgeteer 2009-12-09T20:10:51.314Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Consumer Information info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-70854 This section from Quintessential Careers is targeted specifically to teens, with advice on job seeking, interviewing skills, and resume writing. Other sections of www.quintcareers.com provide advice on many job application questions. There are some fee services, but the freebies are extensive! http://www.quintcareers.com/teen_job_strategies.html English Quintessential Careers Job Interview Strategies for Teens 2009-12-09T20:10:33.776Z Job Interview Strategies for Teens 2009-12-09T20:10:33.776Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-69785 Rothbaum, Mark A "one-stop resource for life after high school allowing students to find and apply for scholarships, search through a database of more than 4,000 colleges, and explore 900 careers all in one location. It is one of the most comprehensive sites for life after high school..." http://www.collegetoolkit.com/ English Financial Aid Scholarships College University Community College College Toolkit 2009-12-09T20:10:11.274Z College Toolkit 2009-12-09T20:10:11.274Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Student Aid info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-71515 My Simon is a website devoted to price comparisons and reviews of all types of goods, from computers and cameras to clothing and jewelry. http://www.mysimon.com/ English CNET Networks, Inc. consumer information My Simon 2009-12-09T20:10:51.671Z My Simon 2009-12-09T20:10:51.671Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Consumer Information info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31501 Learn2.Com "Does the thought of an upcoming job interview make you break into a sweat? Don??t worry." This site will "help ban your jitters so you'll be at your best on the big day." http://www.tutorials.com/09/0957/0957.asp Learn2 Prepare for a Job Interview 2009-12-09T20:03:56.628Z Learn2 Prepare for a Job Interview 2009-12-09T20:03:56.628Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-30900 CareerLab CareerLab is a site for job-seekers of all ages. This page lets you peek at over 200 sample cover letters, so that you can have an edge when you apply for your dream job. They letters are grouped according to the type of job you are applying for, or by some other special situation, so that you can easily find the perfect letter for what you want. http://www.careerlab.com/letters/default.htm CareerLab: 200 FREE Cover Letter for Job Hunters 2009-12-09T20:03:39.475Z CareerLab: 200 FREE Cover Letter for Job Hunters 2009-12-09T20:03:39.475Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31441 JobStar: California Job Search Guide This site has it all -- from explaining what a resume is to resume samples (chronological and functional), cover letters, tips, and so much more. http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php JobStar Resume Guide -- Resumes & Cover Letters 2009-12-09T20:03:54.054Z JobStar Resume Guide -- Resumes & Cover Letters 2009-12-09T20:03:54.054Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31265 American Educational Guidance Center The aim of the Get-Recruited program is simple ... to help make this process work for both students and institutions of higher education ... to bring students together with colleges, universities, graduate schools, and professional schools and help them identify the scholarships and financial aid for which they may qualify http://www.get-recruited.com/ Get Recruited By Colleges and Universities 2009-12-09T20:03:49.550Z Get Recruited By Colleges and Universities 2009-12-09T20:03:49.550Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Student Aid info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31496 Learn2.Com "The good news is that emailing a resume is fast and easy. The bad news? It's fast and easy for everyone. Now more than ever, it's important to stand out from the crowd." http://www.tutorials.com/04/0437/0437.asp Learn2 Email Your Resume 2009-12-09T20:03:56.184Z Learn2 Email Your Resume 2009-12-09T20:03:56.184Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31031 "Live and work where others only get to visit." Has job listings for national parks, amusement parks, resorts, ski resorts, and camps. Look here for a great summer job! http://www.coolworks.com/ Cool Works 2009-12-09T20:03:42.737Z Cool Works 2009-12-09T20:03:42.737Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31504 Learn2.Com "Avoid the reject pile and get that interview." http://www.tutorials.com/08/0837/0837.asp Learn2 Write a Cover Letter 2009-12-09T20:03:56.879Z Learn2 Write a Cover Letter 2009-12-09T20:03:56.879Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31146 This site offers a "free service to help students and parents compare the costs of student loans." The LoanFinder, "sorts through a database of lenders and finds the best fitting Private/Alternative loans or federally guaranteed Stafford and Parent (PLUS) loans." http://www.estudentloan.com/ eStudentLoan.com 2009-12-09T20:03:46.133Z eStudentLoan.com 2009-12-09T20:03:46.133Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Student Aid info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31188 FastWeb, Inc. "In 1995, an idea was born: use the Internet to help students find scholarships for college. Match each student's background, automatically, with eligibility requirements for scholarships from around the country and advise them about scholarship opportunities tailored to them. All for free." http://www.fastweb.com/ FastWeb: Financial Aid Search Through the Web 2009-12-09T20:03:47.461Z FastWeb: Financial Aid Search Through the Web 2009-12-09T20:03:47.461Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Student Aid info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31938 "This Canadian web site gives you immediate access to our database of thousands of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, grants and other financial awards. Whether you are about to enter your first year of post-secondary education or are already enrolled in a university or college program, studentawards.com can help you find the money to finance yo ... http://www.studentawards.com/ StudentAwards.Com 2009-12-09T20:04:07.897Z StudentAwards.Com 2009-12-09T20:04:07.897Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Student Aid info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-32054 Brain, Marshall This is part of a larger site, the Teenager's Guide to the Real World, which you can buy in book-form on this site. Visit this site for twenty quick ways to start helping out through volunteer work in homeless shelters, food banks and more. http://www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/volunteer.htm 20 Ways for Teenagers to Help Other People By Volunteering 2009-12-09T20:04:10.615Z 20 Ways for Teenagers to Help Other People By Volunteering 2009-12-09T20:04:10.615Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31704 BYG Publishing This page refers to Marshall Brain's book "The Teenager's Guide to the Real World," but you don't need to buy the book in order to learn a lot from this page. It suggests many ways in which teenagers can create a part-time job of their own instead of flipping burgers at the local fast food franchise. http://www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/part-time.htm Part-time Jobs for Teenagers 2009-12-09T20:04:02.741Z Part-time Jobs for Teenagers 2009-12-09T20:04:02.741Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31688 American Educational Guidance Center "Features links to free scholarship search services, one of the funniest and best college essays ever written, single college applications accepted by hundreds of colleges, college "matching" data bases, SAT practice tests, traditional African-American colleges, graduate school information, and much, much more." http://www.college-scholarships.com/100college.htm 101 Top College, University and Scholarship Pages 2009-12-09T20:04:02.338Z 101 Top College, University and Scholarship Pages 2009-12-09T20:04:02.338Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Student Aid info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31947 Fishnet NewMedia "Summer Jobs is a database of seasonal and part-time job opportunities. While the primary focus is Summer employment, other jobs may be posted here as well." It also includes some internships. You can search the database by location or keyword. http://www.summerjobs.com/ Summer Jobs 2009-12-09T20:04:08.058Z Summer Jobs 2009-12-09T20:04:08.058Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31397 Independent Means Inc. Independent Means is "the leading provider of products and services for girls' financial independence. We are your first stop for news on starting a business; making, saving, and growing money; figuring out how to use money to make a better world (aka philanthropy!); and networking with mentors." This site used to be named "An Income of Her Own." http://www.independentmeans.com/imi/index.php res:ipl-31397 Independent Means, Inc. 2010-10-25T16:55:19.550Z Independent Means, Inc. 2010-10-25T16:55:19.550Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Personal Finance info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-71506 Bell, Ian Digital Trends Your "gateway to a hi-tech lifestyle," here you'll find product reviews on every type of electronic gadget out there, as well as news stories and a joinable community. http://www.digitaltrends.com/ English Digital Trends consumer information electronics electronics review electronics reviews electronics Digital Trends 2009-12-09T20:10:51.231Z Digital Trends 2009-12-09T20:10:51.231Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Consumer Information Technology--Design info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31481 Learn2.Com "Lease contracts can be both misleading and mind-boggling. Start your research with this 2torial and you'll be on the road to a smart lease agreement." http://www.tutorials.com/06/0618/0618.asp Learn2 Lease a Car 2009-12-09T20:03:54.992Z Learn2 Lease a Car 2009-12-09T20:03:54.992Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work Issues and Conflicts--Cars & Driving info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31486 Learn2.Com "This 2torial explores the most prevalent types of car insurance policies available today--and explains the steps you can take to get the most coverage for the lowest cost." http://www.tutorials.com/04/0419/0419.asp Learn2 Shop for Car Insurance 2009-12-09T20:03:55.384Z Learn2 Shop for Car Insurance 2009-12-09T20:03:55.384Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work Issues and Conflicts--Cars & Driving info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31485 Learn2.Com "There's a bit more to selling a car than just putting a flyer up on the nearest telephone pole." http://www.tutorials.com/05/0524/0524.asp Learn2 Sell Your Used Car 2009-12-09T20:03:55.309Z Learn2 Sell Your Used Car 2009-12-09T20:03:55.309Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work Issues and Conflicts--Cars & Driving info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-71485 United States Job Accomodations Network "A free consulting service designed to increase employability of persons with disabilities from the Department of Labor." Provides information about accomodations and legislation. http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/ English Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor disability workplace handicapped disabled Job Accomodation Network 2009-12-09T20:10:50.361Z Job Accomodation Network 2009-12-09T20:10:50.361Z fedoraAdmin Active School and Homework Help--Disabilities Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31211 This site provides an overview of the Student Financial Assistance Programs, as well as how to apply for aid. http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2008-2009/english/index.htm United Sates Department of Education student loans FAFSA Student Aid Report SAR Federal Student Aid Funding Education Beyond High School 2009-12-09T20:03:48.108Z Funding Education Beyond High School 2009-12-09T20:03:48.108Z fedoraAdmin Active Money and Work--Student Aid School and Homework Help--College info:fedora/col:teen res:ipl-31756 Dr. Randall S. Hansen "This site is designed to provide as much information and resources as possible about jobs and careers for every kind of job seeker -- all for free! The goal of this site is providing job-seekers with the best resources on the Web." http://www.quintcareers.com/ Quintessential Careers: A Career and Job-Hunting Resources Guide 2009-12-09T20:04:03.714Z Quintessential Careers: A Career and Job-Hunting Resources Guide 2009-12-09T20:04:03.714Z fedoraAdmin Active School and Homework Help--Vocational Guidance Money and Work--Job Hunting info:fedora/col:teen