THE GENERATION GAP ON AUTO OWNERSHIP IS AS WIDE AS A HIGHWAY: 76 PERCENT OF TEENS SAY THEY’RE READY FOR A CAR, 85 PERCENT OF PARENTS DISAGREE

Colorado Springs, Colo. – While 76 percent of teens ages 15-17 are confident they fully understand the financial responsibilities of owning a car, 85 percent of parents with 15-17-year-old...
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5/19/17

NEW JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT-JACKSON RESEARCH REVEALS THAT TODAY’S CHILDREN HAVE A LOT TO LEARN ABOUT MONEY

Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 17, 2017) – A new survey by Wakefield Research for Junior Achievement and the Jackson Charitable Foundation reveals that when it comes to money, kids as old as...
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9/4/13

70% of Teens Don’t Have Basic Understanding of 401Ks

Colorado Springs, CO — When did you start saving for retirement? Were you ever given information to help explain your options? According to Junior Achievement’s 2017 Teens & Personal...
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9/4/13

Survey: Teens’ Spring Break Plans? Do Nothing

Colorado Springs, CO — For previous generations, Spring Break meant a chance for teens to get away from home. Road trips to the beach, rivers or mountains were staples of the Spring Break...
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9/4/13

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT HONORS 64 ORGANIZATIONS WITH U.S. PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Colorado Springs, CO – Junior Achievement USA® (JA) announced today that it will honor 64 organizations with the 2015-2016 U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards. The organizations...
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9/4/13

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