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RECENT KIDS & MONEY COLUMNS
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Steve Rosen's Kids & Money columns appear on Saturday. To reach him, write in care of the business desk at 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108, call (816) 234-4879 or send e-mail to srosen@kcstar.com.
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Student angels earn their investing wings
May 12, 12:10 AMFifteen students at the University of Missouri ran a venture capital fund to identify and invest in potential high-growth startup companies.
A fun financial education is just a click away
May 4, 11:01 PMInteractive online games or smartphone applications can help kids of all ages get a grip on money basics.
Teens absorb a lot as KC Fed student directors
Apr 27, 4:50 PM“We think it is critical that you understand how to go about making decisions about money,” KC Fed president Esther George told the students at the closing ceremony.
When you need college advice, consider this option
Apr 20, 3:52 PMFinally it’s down to two schools, but you can’t make up your mind. With so much riding on the decision by the May 1 admissions deadline, whom will you call for help? The college experts at Unigo.com hope you’ll reach out to them.
New resources could clarify college loan costs
Apr 13, 11:07 PMWhich student loan repayment option is a better deal: a loan with a 4 percent fee and 9 percent interest rate, or one with a 5 percent fee and 8 percent rate?
Roth retirement accounts could bode well for kids
Apr 6, 10:26 PMHow’s this for a sweet deal: Your son or daughter can plow the money earned last year from mowing lawns, flipping burgers or baby-sitting into a nest egg for the future.
Student loan misunderstandings borrow trouble
Mar 30, 11:21 PMHere’s a worrisome survey item from last week that caught my attention: Many college students are signing on the dotted line for student loans they don’t fully understand.
A special comic book gives money lessons for students.
Superheroes save the day financially
Mar 23, 11:25 PMWhen it comes to money smarts, Tony Stark knows what he’s talking about. Who’s Tony Stark? Hint: He’s a megazillionaire who fights for justice as a modern day superhero dressed from head to toe in high-tech armor. He’s Iron Man.
Internship competition is likely to be tough
Mar 16, 10:52 PMIt’s as much a part of spring as March Madness — college students knocking on doors and interviewing for summer internships. This spring, however, a cold wind may be blowing in the face of many young job seekers.
College 529s get more creative to attract savers
Mar 9, 11:02 PMThe good news: Money in state-sponsored 529 college savings accounts grew by more than 4 percent in 2011, despite the roller-coaster stock market. The downside: Net contributions — total contributions minus withdrawals — were down slightly at the end of last year compared with 2010.
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