First Job & Paychecks
Income, gross vs. net pay, benefits, taxes and career economics.
Junior Starz Teens™
Adult money skills before adult responsibilities.
For ages 13–18, the Academy shifts into realistic financial preparation for the decisions students are about to face.
Credit & Debt
Reports, scores, cards, APR, loans, minimum payments and borrowing.
Cars & Transportation
Price, financing, insurance, fuel, maintenance and depreciation.
Housing
Renting, leases, deposits, utilities, mortgages and homeownership.
Investing
Compound growth, diversified investing, retirement accounts and risk.
Business & Ownership
Entrepreneurship, pricing, profit, business banking and ownership.
READY FOR LIFE™
Before graduation, students complete a capstone that requires them to manage a simulated adult financial life and build a five-year personal financial plan.
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