Investments
This investment gives you "shares" or partial ownership in a company, like buying a tiny piece of Nike or Apple.
What is Stock?
Thanks to a 2024 California law, workers at these "fast" establishments (like In-N-Out or Raising Cane's) now start at a minimum of $20/hr.
What is Fast Food?
Headquartered just a few miles away in Anaheim, this "mouse-led" company is a staple of OC culture and investment portfolios.
What is Disney (DIS)?
Located on 17th Street, this college is the home of the "Dons" and offers the "Santa Ana Promise" of free tuition for SAUSD grads.
What is Santa Ana College (SAC)?
He’s on the $1 bill, but if you look at the back, you’ll see a "Great Seal" featuring a pyramid with a floating eye.
Who is George Washington?
This type of bank account focuses on building interest over long periods of time while your money stays safe.
What is a Savings Account?
If you love clothes and have a high "social battery," you might work as a "Store Associate" at this massive mall on Main Street.
What is MainPlace Mall?
This "fruit" company makes the iPhones in our pockets and recently became the first to hit a $3 trillion market cap.
What is Apple (AAPL)?
Their mascot is the "Anteater," their cheer is "Zot Zot Zot," and they are one of the top-ranked public research universities in the world.
What is UC Irvine (UCI)?
This $100 bill is nicknamed a "Benjamin" because it features this famous inventor and diplomat who was never actually President.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This is basically a loan you give to the government or a city like Santa Ana; in return, they pay you back with interest.
What is a Bond?
This city-run program (abbreviated as S.A.Y.) provides paid work experience specifically for Santa Ana residents aged 16-24.
What is the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program?
If you're into gaming or AI, you're tracking this company that makes the high-end "chips" (GPUs) that power the world's most advanced tech.
What is NVIDIA (NVDA)?
Located in Fullerton, this "Titan" of a school is famous for having one of the best business and nursing programs in SoCal.
What is Cal State Fullerton (CSUF)?
In 2026, the U.S. Treasury officially released a redesign of this denomination, which features Alexander Hamilton on the front.
What is the $10 Bill?
Often compared to a "basket," this is a collection of hundreds of different stocks or bonds bundled together to reduce risk.
What is a Mutual Fund?
You’ll need a CPR certification and a whistle to land this classic summer gig at the Jerome Center or Memorial Park pool.
What is a Lifeguard?
This is the "parent" company of Google and YouTube; its name suggests it covers everything from A to Z.
What is Alphabet (GOOGL)?
This private university in the City of Orange is known for its beautiful "Hogwarts-like" campus and the world-class Dodge College of Film.
What is Chapman University?
While rare, this "lucky" bill is still being printed today and features Thomas Jefferson; people often think they are fake when they see them.
What is the $2 Bill?
This "magical" mathematical concept is when the interest you earn on your money begins to earn interest on itself.
What is Compound Interest?
This entry-level "white collar" role involves typing data into systems—a great way to work in an office without needing a degree yet.
What is Data Entry?
This huge data storage company is actually headquartered right here in San Jose/Orange County and has seen massive growth in 2026.
What is Western Digital (WDC)?
This Aliso Viejo university is known for its stunning ocean views, small class sizes, and a name that means "Creation" in Japanese.
What is Soka University of America?
This is the proposed "Digital Dollar" currently being debated—it would be a government-backed version of a cryptocurrency.
What is a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)?