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Whether your child is old enough for a “traditional” summer job or not, there are definitely ways that kids of all age—teens, tweens, and younger kids—can make money during the summer, put their time to good use, and start saving. The right summer work experience will build a student’s resume, enhance their summer months, and assist in reaching important savings goals. Find our best tips for finding summer jobs at blog.getintocollege.com.

June 5, 2019by College Coach
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Kids and Money, Part 1: Summer Jobs for Students

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This is part one of an ongoing series we’re launching on the Insider blog on “Kids and Money.” As you prepare to send your child off to college, you should also be thinking about how to foster in them the skills necessary to build financial independence. In this series, we’re going to discuss how students can earn, spend, save, borrow, and protect their money in a way that aligns with personal and family values. Type “Kids and Money” into our Search Box to find all installments of the series.

Whether your child is old enough for a “traditional” summer job or not, there are definitely ways that kids of all age—teens, tweens, and younger kids—can make money during the summer, put their time to good use, and start saving.

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June 5, 2019by Jan Combs

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