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The Economic Awareness Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prepare students and families for the economic and financial decisions they will make both today and tomorrow. Meeting the needs of families and youth with limited resources is emphasized.
On the Money magazine is a by teens for teens professional publication that provides over 9,000 youth with financial and entrepreneurship education information three times each year.
On the Money Magazine (OTM) is a by teens for teens publication founded in 2007. OTM's mission is to increase entrepreneurship education, financial literacy, and the capability of teens through the development of peer-based educational resources, community outreach, and student-written publications. Each semester, high school interns from across the city of Chicago come together to research and publish articles relating to finance and entrepreneurship.
Complete these activities to learn smart ways to manage your money. BE PAYDAY READY / BE BUDGET READY / BE CREDIT READY / BE READY TO AVOID PAYDAY LOANS / BE READY TO INVEST / BE INSURANCE READY / BE READY TO PROTECT YOUR MONEY