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Top 5 Skills Every Young Entrepreneur Should Build Now
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By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business or just want to think more like a boss, building the right skill set is key. From navigating challenges to managing money, the most successful entrepreneurs are constantly learning, adapting, and...
Wows & Nows April 2025 Articles
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By Joseph Luther
Corporate Responsibility
Wows & Nows April 2025...
Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
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By Elizabeth Stepanek
Financial Literacy
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and emphasize the vital role financial education plays in shaping a more secure and promising...
UW Credit Union Partners with JA 2025 on “Here for a Cause”
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By Joseph Luther
Community Involvement
For every Brewers regular season win at American Family Field, UW Credit Union will donate $250 to Junior Achievement of...
Wows & Nows March 2025 Articles
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By Joseph Luther
Corporate Responsibility
Wows & Nows March 2025...
Wows & Nows February 2025 Articles
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By Joseph Luther
Corporate Responsibility
Wows & Nows February 2025...
Wows & Nows December 2024 Articles
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By Joseph Luther
Corporate Responsibility
Wows & Nows December 2024...
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
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By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
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By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
For over a century, owning a home has been synonymous with the American Dream. Since the 1890s, when homebuilders first linked homeownership with the promise of prosperity, generations of Americans have aspired to build wealth and create legacies through owning their own homes. However, recent trends reveal significant challenges facing young adults in achieving this...
Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?
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By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
For decades, earning a four-year college degree has been seen as the key to upward mobility. However, rising college costs and increasing student debt are causing many to question the value of a college...
