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"Would You Take Out a Loan for a Pair of Jeans?"

Is a new financial product disrupting how we shop and owe?

You need a new pair of jeans. How would you pay for it? Many people might say credit card. But what if you didn’t have access to a credit card—what would your strategy be? Would you consider an installment loan?

According to “Would You Take Out a Loan for a Pair of Jeans?” by Susie Cagle for the online magazine Racked, installment loans for small-scale purchases are becoming an increasingly popular form of payment...

In real life
Make the Most of Your Networks

"Mentors can expose you to things you never knew were possible and on the same token different types of mentors can expose you to different things."

Abagail Catania

CAREER CORNER
Your Career Should Hold Your Attention

"Some of the most important aspects of any career are to truly care and have an unequaled interest in what it is you're doing."

Xerxes Bhote

Team Challenge
Save the Date: March 10th!

The Team Challenge is an immersive and empowering experience where students learn about finance and trading.

The event includes:

• interaction with business and finance professionals,
• a quiz show-style finance and money management contest,
• a stock trading simulation, and
• guest speakers who will share empowering stories about money.

Bonus!!! The event is free to attend—even the cost of the bus is covered! 

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Summer jobs at the Lincoln Park Zoo!

The Lincoln Park Zoo is seeking students, ages 13–18, to fill a variety of paid and unpaid summer service-learning opportunities! Learn more and apply to become a Camp Teen Volunteer, Research Apprentice, or Zoo Intern here. Applications are due March 23, 2018.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Chicago Cubs are hiring!

One Summer Chicago has seasonal and long-term employment opportunities available with the Chicago Cubs for City of Chicago residents, ages 18–24. Complete the survey here to learn more and apply.

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