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• What Is A Biz Kid? (#101)

  Meet a skateboard designer, a rap music producer and a boy who made a business from worm poop. [28 minutes]

• What Is Money? (#102)

  The kids get a crash course in the art of negotiation and exchange at a high-energy cattle auction. [28 minutes]

• How Do You Get Money? (#103)

  Business celebrities, including Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, discuss their very first jobs. [28 minutes]

• What Can You Do with Money? (#104)

  Visit the New York Stock Exchange and ponder the merits of spending, saving, donating and investing. [28 minutes]

• Money Moves (#105)

  Watch the ebb and flow of money as the kids examine the concepts of supply and demand. [28 minutes]

• Taking Charge of Your Financial Future (#106)

  The Biz Kids figure out where they want to be financially and make plans on how to get there. [28 minutes]

• A Biz: What Is It? (#107)

  A successful business supplies goods or services and earns more money than it spends. [28 minutes]

• How to Succeed in Biz-Ness by Really Trying! (#108)

  Identifying a need, making a plan to fill a need and taking action are the key steps to success. [28 minutes]

• Cash and Credit (#109)

  Meet a young entrepreneurs who started a successful bath salts business, and another a design firm. [28 minutes]

  • Tue, May 21, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (#110)

  Learn to track your expenses, get control of your spending and invest what?s left over wisely. [28 minutes]

  • Wed, May 22, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Don't Blow Your Dough (#111)

  Discover ways to avoid identity theft and meet Washington State's Attorney General Rob McKenna. [28 minutes]

  • Tue, May 21, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Thu, May 23, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Introducing Entrepreneurs (#112)

  Learn the stories behind the Frisbee, the Slinky and blue jeans and meet a successful entrepreneur. [28 minutes]

  • Wed, May 22, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, May 24, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• The Biz Kids Challenge (#113)

  It's up to the kids to decide the price and promotion strategy to sell the most lemonade. [28 minutes]

  • Thu, May 23, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Mon, May 27, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• How to Be a Smart Consumer (#114)

  Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and traps set by savvy marketers and high-pressure salesmen. [28 minutes]

  • Fri, May 24, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, May 28, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Using Your Credit -- Crazy Or Compelling? (#115)

  Don't live on borrowed time. Meet entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated credit pitfalls. [28 minutes]

  • Mon, May 27, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, May 29, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Budgeting Basics (#116)

  Take a look at spending and expenses and several proven methods on how to gain control of both. [28 minutes]

  • Tue, May 28, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Thu, May 30, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Understanding Business Ethics (#117)

  Do the right thing! Discover what it means for management to lead by examples. [28 minutes]

  • Wed, May 29, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, May 31, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Saving and Investing for Your Future (#118)

  Discover the potential of starting a savings plan early in life and learn about investment options. [28 minutes]

  • Thu, May 30, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Mon, June 3, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• A Closer Look at Financial Careers (#119)

  Learn ways to start exploring careers. Several celebrities discuss how they got their start. [28 minutes]

  • Fri, May 31, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, June 4, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Money Moves (Global Economy) (#120)

  Follow the flow of imports and exports that make up the interconnected world economy. [28 minutes]

  • Mon, June 3, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 5, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Bulls, Bears, and Financial Markets (#121)

  Stocks, bonds, commodities, and the markets where each of them are traded are examined. [28 minutes]

  • Tue, June 4, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Thu, June 6, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Sell, Sell, Sell (The Science of Sales) (#122)

  The kids explore philosophy and sales techniques and learn traits common to all good salespeople. [28 minutes]

  • Wed, June 5, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, June 7, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Understanding Income and Expenses (#123)

  The kids learn methods for controlling expenses while growing income with new ideas and innovation. [28 minutes]

  • Thu, June 6, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Mon, June 10, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Building and Growing A Business (#124)

  The kids learn steps for organizing a new business and the benefits of effective communication. [28 minutes]

  • Fri, June 7, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, June 11, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Understanding Your Paycheck (#125)

  The kids use a modern American pay stub to explore various social movements of the last century. [28 minutes]

  • Mon, June 10, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 12, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Social Entrepreneurs (#126)

  The kids meet visionaries who create thriving organizations & powerful movements for social change. [28 minutes]

  • Tue, June 11, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Thu, June 13, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Have A Plan, Stan! (#201)

  Explore the different elements of a business plan and meet a teen who opened a snow-cone shack. [28 minutes]

  • Wed, June 12, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, June 14, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Money Math - Who Needs It? (#202)

  Learn the importance of math and meet students helping save the environment and a handbag designer. [28 minutes]

  • Thu, June 13, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Mon, June 17, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Building Your Business Online (#203)

  Learn the advantages and potential pitfalls in Internet businesses and meet a graphic designer. [28 minutes]

  • Fri, June 14, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, June 18, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Financial Institutions - All The Same? (#204)

  Services of different institutions, including checking accounts and online banking are discussed. [28 minutes]

  • Mon, June 17, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 19, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• How Credit Affects Your Life (#205)

  Join the Biz Kids and learn about building good credit and how the credit laws affect your life. [28 minutes]

  • Tue, June 18, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Thu, June 20, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• The Art of Negotiation (#206)

  Discover effective strategies for negotiating with parents, teachers, friends, siblings and bosses. [28 minutes]

  • Wed, June 19, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, June 21, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• The World Is A Risky Place (#207)

  Learn ways to protect your business and your assets. Meet the owners of "Small Town Skateshop." [28 minutes]

  • Thu, June 20, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Mon, June 24, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Economic Cycles (What Goes Up Must Come Down) (#208)

  Learn how trends can affect a business and discover how to protect against negative effects. [28 minutes]

  • Fri, June 21, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, June 25, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• The Green Economy & You (#209)

  Discover your impact on the environment and learn how there's green to be made in thinking green. [28 minutes]

  • Mon, June 24, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 26, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Secrets to Success (#210)

  Learn about ways to pay for your education and the importance of learning every day of your life. [28 minutes]

  • Tue, June 25, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Thu, June 27, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• The Marketing Mix (#211)

  Learn how a barber service, a dog groomer and other businesses promote their services and products. [28 minutes]

  • Wed, June 26, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, June 28, 5:00 AM on IPTV

• Hidden Careers (#212)

  "Behind the scenes" careers in sports, music, entertainment, art and even aviation are showcased. [28 minutes]

  • Thu, June 27, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Learning from Failure (#213)

  Learn how mistakes can make you stronger by looking at the work of Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs. [28 minutes]

  • Fri, June 28, 10:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Are You Financially Literate? (#301)

  Explore the skills of goal setting, budgeting, saving and how to manage your money. [28 minutes]

• Wheel of Misfortune (#302)

  Find out how to avoid common money mistakes and learn the importance of following a financial plan. [28 minutes]

• More Bang for Your Buck (#303)

  Discover tips for stretching your dollars so you can know how to get the best value for your money. [28 minutes]

• Where Is My Allowance? (#304)

  Learn how different families manage monthly income and expenses for vacations, education and more. [28 minutes]

• Escape The Box (#305)

  Learn how to recognize and act on new opportunities in life and to be creative in problem solving. [28 minutes]

• A World Without Taxes (#401)

  Explore how taxes impact your life and learn about the importance of federal, state and local taxes. [28 minutes]

• Debt: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (#402)

  Learn to avoid the pitfalls of overspending by sticking to a budget and living a cash existence. [28 minutes]

• Your First Big Purchase (#403)

  Learn about budgeting, researching and negotiating and meet a teen who purchased an old airplane. [28 minutes]

• What's Up with the Stock Market? (#404)

  Learn the language of the stock market and how these terms apply to your life. [28 minutes]

• Crash Course On Starting A Business (#405)

  Learn how to refine your ideas, make a business plan, identify funding sources and find a market. [28 minutes]

• How to Make A Million Bucks! (#406)

  If you start early and save consistently, you'll take advantage of the power of compound interest. [28 minutes]

• Scam-A-Rama (Protect Yourself from Being Scammed) (#407)

  Learn how to recognize a scam and protect yourself from identify theft, pyramid schemes and more. [28 minutes]

• The Value of Money (#408)

  Learn why the value of the American dollar is important in your life. [28 minutes]

• What's Your Money Personality? (#501)

  This episode looks at the range of emotional reactions and connections people have with money. [28 minutes]

• Business Structures (#502)

  Examine the pros and cons of LLCs, sole proprietorships, partnerships and more business structures. [28 minutes]

• Movin' On Out (#503)

  A kid's guide to the true cost of being independent looks at how much it costs to live on your own. [28 minutes]

• You Are The Target! (#504)

  Every day, kids and teens are subjected to thousands of commercial messages from advertisers. [28 minutes]

• The Economics of Economics (#505)

  Learn about everything from micro to macro economics, supply and demand and economic indicators. [28 minutes]

• Businesses That Give Back (#506)

  Get to know some businesses that are giving back in big ways, including entertainer Cymphonique. [28 minutes]

• What's in the Books? (#507)

  This episode examines bookkeeping and accounting, income and expenses and profit and loss. [28 minutes]

• Take It to the Bank (#508)

  Get a kid's view of the services that banks, credit unions and other financial institutions offer. [28 minutes]

• It's A Job to Get A Job! (#509)

  Learn tips and tricks for writing a great resume, dressing for success and nailing a job interview. [28 minutes]

• Fundraising Can Be Fun (#510)

  Learn how to organize volunteers for a fundraiser, choose the right venue and get the word out. [28 minutes]

• What to Do with a Windfall (#511)

  Explore investment alternatives and how to evaluate them based on time, risk and rate of return. [28 minutes]

• Businesses Going Green (#512)

  Explore the profitable side of going green. Learn how to distinguish between hype and what's hip. [28 minutes]

• All in the Family (#513)

  Learn how Family-run businesses work, grow and fight their way to profits. [28 minutes]

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