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Budgeting Basics

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Bulls, Bears, and Financial Markets

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Sell, Sell, Sell (The Science of Sales)

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Biz Kid$

Don’t Blow Your Dough

Season 1 Episode 111

Biz Kids Beware. Protect the money you already have by putting it in a safe place. Beware of scams and schemers. You’ll discover ways to avoid the growing problem of identity theft. Meet with Washington State’s Attorney General Rob McKenna and the Better Business Bureau. You’ll also see young people who did blow their dough, and find out what that experience has taught them.

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