Letters to the editor (Sept. 2009)
These are letters we received about stories that appeared in the May – June 2009 issue of L.A. Youth.
September 2009 Issue
September 15, 2009
CD reviews (Sept. 2009)
Asher Roth, Demi Lovato and Regina Spektor get thumbs up from our reviewers.
Money Q&A
From making a budget to prioritizing needs vs. wants, expert advice on how to spend wisely and save for the future.
Saving for something better
Jean decided a sweet 16 birthday party wasn’t the best way to spend her hard-earned money.
I no longer feel worthless
After years of being teased, the support Tanya, 14, got at a new school helped her become confident and happy.
It all adds up
Find out what some members of our teen staff learned when they had to keep track of what they bought for a week.
These experiences show how tempting it is to spend, but if you’re smart with your money, you can save and still have fun.
Just dance
It doesn’t matter if it’s the Harlem shake or jerking, 15-year-old Taylor and her friends love to dance. WITH PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO.