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How the Media Inspires Young Adults

September 1, 2020Janet FreeseNewsmedia, youth

The media can be very harmful to teens’ self-esteem. Young people are constantly comparing themselves to Instagram models, influencers, and other unrealistic body types. It’s important to focus on loving the body that we are in, as hard as that sounds. Lots of people have admitted to having anxiety from the media. Ken Kurson, who

Educating Young Adults about Financial Literacy

August 26, 2020Janet FreeseEducationfinance, youth

Teaching America’s young adults the importance of financial literacy should be an undeniable part of quarantine. During the summer before college, they should be learning how the spending works, that money doesn’t grow from trees, and that time is valuable. Ken Kurson, a financial professional, has established guidelines in his many books about why young