New Jersey Teens Trying to Make "Cents" of Finances, New Poll Shows Managing Money is New "Elephant in the Room" for Great Recession Families
Summary
To help jump start a family conversation about money management at home, Junior Achievement, in collaboration with The Allstate Foundation, recently launched a series of free online lessons (www.ja.org/courseware/) that empower youth to own their future economic success.“How you handle your money at a young age could one day impact your ability to get a house or job,” said William P. Ballinger, president of Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company.Methodology This report presents the findings of a telephone survey conducted among a sample of 201 teens comprising 101 males and 100 females 12 to 17 years of age, living in private households in New Jersey.Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for students which focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for students which focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.