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Teen Debate Night 

The Good News Notebook is looking for teens to participate in our debate night. We are looking for a wide range of teens with different views, opinions, religions, etc.

To participate send request to: gnnotebo@gnnotebook.com

This is a (fun) forum to chop down some misconceptions about teenagers.

Teen Debates are now traveling!
If you would like The Good News Notebook to host a debate at your location let us know
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Money Tips

Good Credit

Do you have it? Do you want to have  it?

Developing good credit habits at an early age in your financial life will save you much grief and trouble later. For most young adults who still live at home this means the wise use of a credit card. When you turn 18 and have a job or go to college, you can get a credit card. The maximum you can charge will be usually $500 to $1000 dollars if this is your first card and is only in your name. However, you might be able to get more than one card and therein could lay temptation.

To have good credit means that you pay your bills on time. You pay:

  • your phone bill
  • your rent
  • your utilities
  • your car payment
  • your credit cards
Teen Money Tips

In 2006, consumers paid an estimated $17.5 billion in overdraft fees for their checking account, according to the Center for Responsible Lending. Try to use a bank that doesn't charge overdraft fees or will link it to your savings account and take the money from there - without charging you a fee to do so!


Even if you pay your credit card in full each month, if your credit card company sends you a notice that they are raising your interest rate, call them up and request to remain at the lower rate. They will probably comply as they do not want to lose the relationship they have with you. And some day you may need to carry a balance.

Read one article a month from a financial magazine: Kiplinger's, Money, Smart Money or one on the web. At the end of a year you will have gained 12 knowledgeable insights.

Did you know that if you buy something at a department store and the next week the item goes on sale, you can bring your receipt (and sometimes you have to bring the item as well) for an "adjustment" aka money back to you from what you paid and the sale price?

The above might not work at electronics stores (like Best Buy) as they tend to charge a restocking fee.

Source for Good Credit: Money Smarts for Teens
http://moneysmartsforteens.com/newsletter.html
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



"Teen Voices"

"Most rap music is junk, but it releases pain and relieves the mind."

"Adults debate, teens argue."

"Parents should respect teens privacy."

"Some teens privacy should be intervened."

"Males are not focused on school because they are distracted by Females."

"Parents get upset over things teens feel is minor."

"You can never be grown until you get you mind right."

"Teens are misunderstood because of the way we dress."

"We do not always listen to lyrics in songs, the music is more important because we like to dance."

"Some teens are disrespectful to authority, but not all."

"School menu's make it hard to eat healthy."

 

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Teenage Etiquette for the 21st Century 

Teenagers who are seeking part time employment for the summer or during the upcoming school year, here’s some advice to help you land and maintain your new part time employment.  Follow these 4 simply business etiquette tips and you’ll always have employment to fund your new purchases of iPods and video games. Employers complain about poor customer service and bad cell phone etiquette skills from working teenagers. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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