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At this point, you’ve probably learned your parents may have been right: money doesn’t grow on trees. But did you know money can grow? Learn about compound interest, reading a paycheck, buying a car and paying for college in this section designed just for you.

Students Surveyed on Financial Literacy Know-How
The report card is in, and it shows room for improvement. When surveyed by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, the Class of 2008 scored just 48.3 percent on personal finance questions, down from 52.4 percent in 2006.
See How Students Answered the Questions

What’s Up in Finance? Find Out Online
Fine tune your money smarts with this interactive Web site featuring games and information about careers in finance. The What’s Up in Finance? site also lets you view a half-hour reality show hosted by Kwame Jackson from season one of The Apprentice. Plus, this site offers lesson plans for teachers.

Do Your Money Smarts Make the Grade?
You know money doesn’t grow on trees, but do you know that compound interest can double your money? Take this test to determine if your money smarts make the grade.

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
You may not be able to vote yet, but your young age definitely works for you when it comes to saving money. The more you save at an earlier age, the more your money will work for you. Learn about the principles of savings.