Independent Advantage - Burbank City's website for teens.

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Student-isms

“I saw my friend with his own credit card! He told me he got it through Independent Advantage. So, I took the class and now I've got a Visa of my own!” Casey-October 2004

“This class is great! I’m really glad my dad made me come.” Daniel-July 2004

“I guess my mom can’t take care of my account forever. That’s why she sent me here, now I know what to do.” Aaron-July 2004

Other Links

These sites have some info about money that is geared toward young people:

YOUNG MONEY magazine

NEFE Teen Resource Bureau

Ready…Set…Shop!

Wait a minute! Christmas is over and you want me to think about holiday shopping in May? Yes, I do. Read on.

Avoid Career Confusion

Whether you're preparing to enter college or getting ready to graduate, there are common mistakes to consider when choosing your career. Read on.

Re-gifting

I recently heard re-gifting described as "an art rather than a science." Though very popular with adults, I wonder why more young people don't practice this money saving activity. Read on

Do Something

You're about to graduate with a threefold dilemma.

You're so done with school
your transcript is…not so good
you have no idea what you'd like to do with the rest of your life.

Read on.

Your Resume and You

I've read dozens of articles, all contradicting one another, on the art of writing the resume. The do's, the don'ts, the professionals, the services, the books...overwhelming is an understatement!
Read on.