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Help Curb Holiday Abundance/Spending. It's easy to get carried away at the holidays. And it is often hard for kids to understand that it isn’t all about getting gifts! We have 3 ways you might try to reign in Santa + more

November 16-22 was Global Entrepreneurship Week! An entrepreneur is someone who bravely launches his or her own business. Let’s take a look at some amazing kid entrepreneurs and see how they found success even before they were old enough to drive a car! + more

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Did you Know?

Almost half, 48 percent, of the notes printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing are $1 bills.

If you had ten billion $1 notes and spent one every second of every day, it would take 317 to go broke.

Despite the New York Stock Exchange's notoriety, it was not the first stock exchange in the United States.

Looking for some low cost activities for your family? Check out the community calendar at the local library.

Bring food and drinks from home for after sports practice and you'll save money!

The $ sign was designed in 1788 by Oliver Pollack.

When you're shopping, avoid impulse purchasing. Make a list. It an item's not on the list, don't buy it.

Keep a money diary that tracks what you save and spend. It will tell you about when, why, and how you use money.

A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has 118 grooves, according to the U.S. Mint.

Coins usually survive in circulation for about 30 years and a one dollar bill usually lasts for about 18 months.

When you buy a stock in a company you become a shareholder, and own a 'part' of that company.

There are many ways to help others: you can give money, your time and energy or items you no longer use.

You can save a lot of money on magazines and books by visiting your local library.

Martha Washington is the only women whose portrait has appeared on U.S. currency.

Tired of old electronic games? Trade them in for different games at a video/game exchange center.

When you use a debit card, money comes out of your account immediately. It's like cash, not like a credit card.

It may seem silly to buy a winter coat in August, but you can save a lot by purchasing off-season items online.

The U.S. Treasury says that Americans hold about $15 billion in loose change.

Making a big purchase? Do your research at the library and online to make sure you are getting the best price.

The word budget comes from the French "bougette", a little bag.

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