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5-Spot activities

Hyper Hodgepodge
See letters magically move on the page to help guess these goofy drawings.
Spendthrifts
Five notorious kids are featured on wanted posters for recklessly spending their allowances. Piece together the broken-up posters, learn where the kids spent their money, and put each one on the path to saving.
Back 2 Square 1
We divided a detailed image into equal-sized squares, reproduced some, rotated some, and mirror-imaged others. Your job is to tell us which squares are from the original grid.

5-Spot stories

Stylish on a Dime
You want to look good, but sometimes it's hard to find the money. Sydney, 10, says "I'm creative in finding ways to save money and still be stylish." Find out how she does it.
Buried Treasure
Finding cool toys at a good price is like finding buried treasure. Michael, age 13, tells you how.
Math Beyond Your Imagination
There are so many different ways we use math, every day. Meet three people who have jobs that involve math.

AJ's activities

Incomplete
You've been enjoying summer vacation when your report card arrives—full of incompletes. Try our homework completion machine. Can you remember the last time finishing your homework was so much fun?
Battle in the Boneyard
You’re in the boneyard filling a gunnysack with your booty when the not-so-friendly Skyler Skeleton challenges you to a bone-grabbing battle.
Woodenhead
Do you speak dummy? Long after the ventriloquist has gone home for the day, his stage partner Wilbur Woodenhead just keeps on talking. Can you decipher 10 of his words or phrases?

AJ's stories

Take a Leap With Creative Gifts
"Every person is different," says Madison, 14. She challenges you to "take a leap into your friend's life and pick a gift that matches his or her personality."
Orchestra: Don't Miss Out!
"Do you do any extracurricular activities?" asks Pamela, 13. If not, she adds, "join your school's orchestra! It's super fun!" Pamela tells you the many reasons why.
Cell Phones: 3G or Not?
"I have a 3G plan," says Shereen, 13, so you'd think she'd tell you why you need one, too. Nope. "You can use your money more wisely and effectively," she advises.

C-Note activities

Confidence
Score points with more than just an educated guess--you have to be sure of your answers. Demonstrate true confidence and reign supreme!
SlipSlop
Check out this collection of 30 of the most unusual, obscure, and completely real words. Attempt to guess their actual definitions and you’ll find them to be downright bizarre!
Mixed Messages
You can decipher a simple anagram, but can you rearrange a complete paragraph of them? We’ve taken a simple rearrangement exercise to a whole new level with five unusual messages in desperate need of un-mixing!

C-Note stories

Looking Good on a Budget
Kendall, 16, says she's figured out a good way to save money and still look good. "Nobody will ever be able to tell, so go out and get some awesome clothes!" says Kendall.
Special Nights Without Busting the Budget
"Every now and then it's nice to get all dressed up and have a special night out with friends without breaking the bank," says Samantha, 16. She'll help you plan a great night out and save money at the same time.
The CARD Act and You
The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) became law in 2009. "The CARD act is meant to protect all consumers, but it will especially affect us as young adults," says Kelsey, age 25. Find out how.

AJ's

Activity: 15 Forks
You're walking down the street when you come to a fork in the road. To the left, a can of cola from Moscow. To the right, a ticket to the movies. Which has greater monetary value?

Story: Sea Cadets: What's That?
Kasey's mom signed him up for Navy Sea Cadets. "Was I interested in the Navy? NO! Do I like the idea of getting yelled at and made to run and do lots of push-ups? NO!" says Kasey, 13. Find out what happened.

C-Note

Activity: May Contain Nuts
Many warning labels are there to protect us, but some are downright ridiculous. Do we really need to be warned that coffee is hot? Check the fine print!

Story: How to Date and Save Money
"What do you do if you're the one who's paying (or not paying) for the costs of a date," asks Hannah, 17. She says, "It's easy—you don't have to blow your budget!"