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YOUTH RESOURCES

Print and use these free online resources for young children and parents. 

what are your career goals?

 

Print and use this simple career goal worksheet to write or draw your goals as a student. 

 

money matters word find 

 

Print and complete this crossword to test your money knowledge.

 

explore careers using our star chart

 

Use this simple star chart to explore activities that you enjoy now and how they might relate to a future career!

 

action ladder

 

Chart your progress towards your money goals using our action ladder. 

 

career day thank you notes

 

Have you been on a career day visit, office tour, or take your child to work day? Use this template to make your own thank you card. 

 

bank template

 

Use this template and a tissue box to make your own bank.

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entrepreneurship

 

View video to learn about owning and running your own business from youth entrepreneurs.

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STEM activity suggestions & STEM career resource suggestions

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TEEN/ADULT RESOURCES

Print and use these free online resources for teens and parents. 

budget builder

 

Use the online budget builder to create a custom budget for college. 

 

bank locator

 

Learn about free bank accounts for teens and young adults & learn how banking & direct deposit can help you! 

 

student budget 

 

Print and use this budget template for students.

 

resume template

 

Use this resume template to develop your own resume. 

 

Ben Knows $: Money Smart Activity Book 

 

Click here to download a youth money smart activity book in Spanish and English. 

Hope Builders: Parent Resource 

 

Print and use these resources for parents in spanish and english 

 

Credit Savvy (English / Spanish)

Bank On It (English / Spanish)

Saving at Tax Time (English / Spanish

    Weekly Budget Ledger

 

Set a budget for your income and expenses.

 

Do you need assistance finding a safe, affordable bank account for adults? Do you need help finding free financial education opportunities for adults? Visit BankOnChicago.com

Use this map to find banks in the Chicago Community Areas.


The goal of Bank On Illinois is to ensure that residents have access to a safe and affordable bank or credit union account. Visit illinoiscomptroller.gov


Read this document to learn how to Be Safe When Using Cash Transfer Apps.

How Innovative Programs are Helping System-Involved Youth Succeed by Getting Them Banked


How Two States Used Unemployment Payments to Get Residents Banked


Why does your credit record matter? How is your credit score calculated? Tips for managing credit wisely and more. In English and Spanish.


BEE A SUPER SAVER A money activity book for kids!
 

Bank On Chicago - Economic Awareness Council Director on Bank On Illinois Steering Committee - See Annual Report Here

KEEP IT SAFE - ACTIVITIES FOR THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY SCIENCE CLUBS
*** Use the currency you explored with you Magnify the Mysteries of Money Postcard and the Keep it Safe Crossword Information to respond to these questions online.
Click on the following links to learn more about US Currency and Fraud!
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Teacher Resource: Budget Game 

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Chicago Public School teachers:

Contact us to request a copy of our Money Matters budgeting simulation game for your class. 

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Visit GetMyPaymentIL.org to find resources that can help you determine your eligibility for a stimulus payment, take steps to get your payment quicker, view frequently asked questions, sign up for direct deposit, and much more. You can also email help@getmypaymentil.org or call our hotline at 888-553-9777.

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