Todd Yuzuriha and Mindy Lockard

About Todd and Mindy

Todd is passionate about personal finance and began investing at age 12. He retired as Vice President of Engineering for Logitech, where he led product development of the company's audio and video game products. Previously he was Senior Vice President of Engineering for Labtec, Senior Director at Sharp Microelectronics, and Engineering Manager at Tektronix. Todd has a bachelor's degree in engineering from Stanford, a master's degree in engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and an M.B.A. from the University of Portland. Todd is married and has 3 children. He previously served on the boards of Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver, Washington and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, and he plays the trumpet.

Mindy is an internationally recognized leadership and etiquette expert, and for more than a decade, she has facilitated interpersonal workshops for college athletes and alumni, government agencies, corporations and professional organizations, and youth of all ages. Mindy also established G3 (The Gracious Girls’ Guide), a leadership guide for tween + teen girls that aids in equipping both girls and moms with key social skills/habits to help girls live Brave, Confident and Authentic lives; and the Leadership Academy, a program for middle school boys and girls that focuses on cultivating lifelong social and leadership skills. Mindy has been featured as a regular on-air television expert for KATU Afternoon Live, FOX 12 MORE Good Day Oregon, KING 5 Seattle and Huffington Post LIVE. She has been featured in publications such as Forbes Woman, Oregon Business Magazine, Women’s Day and InStyle Magazine, Real Simple, Better Homes and Garden and People’s Style Watch. She is married with two teenage girls and lives in Portland, OR.

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15 Oct

From their #financial #goals, concerns, expectations, and more check out JA's recent survey on #teens and personal #finance! https://bit.ly/3bQTZjc

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12 Oct

In this #rerun episode of #moneyjarpodcast, #entrepreneurship connects with #socialjustice and #community building. Jessica Jackely (@jessicajackley), co-founder of the micro-lending site Kiva, shares her creative solution to fighting #poverty. https://juniorachievementradio.com/?p=12732

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7 Oct

#Stocks and #bonds are two building blocks for your personal #finance. Check out this article with more information on these types of #investments: https://bit.ly/3hRSQde

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5 Oct

Happy #World #Teachers Day from Junior Achievement! We're so #thankful for the amazing #educators who are #investing in #youth today.

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Month: October 2012

#1: Allowances: Yay or Nay?

Published October 29, 2012

#1: Allowances: Yay or Nay?

Should we incent our children with cash for completing everyday household jobs or should their “free rent” be considered fair enough currency? Whether you are…