A Booklist Top Ten Financial Series for Youth. Despite spectacular stock market highs and lows, most Americans today hold stock, especially the educated and the very rich. Anybody with a little spare change, even young people, can invest in the stock market. Kids and teens may not have Warren Buffet's billions, but thanks to young age-and the power of compounding-investing even a little money early on can bring a huge payday later. Learn how to buy and sell stocks online, how to pick winning stocks, and how to decode stock charts like a pro, from EPS to P/E to funny ticker symbols like YUM! With a little research, strategy, and patience, even kids can become savvy investors.

If you start early enough, you only need to invest $125 per month to become a millionaire. A step-by-step roadmap to getting in the stock market now!

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Investing is the best thing teenagers can do to build long-term wealth and become financially free. Learning the art of trading stock is very important, and the younger the better! This book covers everything a teen will need to know to have success in the stock market as well as provides an intro to personal budgeting, saving, and making money.

Join Sasha and Tim and the rest of their class as they find out how the world’s stock markets work, how they got started, and how everyday people can invest. Meet the Bull on Wall Street, learn the stock market jargon and codes, and even find out what to do if the market should take a tumble. Find out how, with your parents’ permission, you can buy a few stocks yourself. Even if you don’t have the cash to invest in the stock market, you can track a fantasy investment and see what happens. Learn how to make your money work for you, and take the mystery out of stock market investing.

Despite spectacular stock market highs and lows, most Americans today hold stock, especially the educated and the very rich. Anybody with a little spare change, even young people, can invest in the stock market. Kids and teens may not have Warren Buffett's billions, but thanks to young age—and the power of compounding—investing even a little money early on can bring a huge payday later. Learn how to buy and sell stocks online, how to pick winning stocks, and how to decode stock charts like a pro, from EPS to P/E to funny ticker symbols like YUM! With a little research, strategy, and patience, even kids can become savvy investors.

Most people have heard of savings bonds. You may even own some of these low-risk Treasuries yourself, but did you know that there are other types of Treasuries—or bonds—issued by the United States government, as well? Bonds are among the most common investments in the world today. Buying them isn’t diffi cult, but it can be confusing, especially for new investors. Use this guide to learn the important differences between Treasuries, municipal bonds (including general obligation and revenue bonds), and corporate bonds. Together these investments can help you create a diversifi ed fi nancial portfolio.

The world of investments can be both confusing and intimidating, but A Teen Guide to Buying Mutual Funds clearly explains what mutual funds are, how they work, and how to begin using them as an investment tool. Learn about the types of mutual funds and the pros and cons of mutual fund investments. Find practical advice, including how to develop a financial plan and how to read a mutual fund prospectus, along with a list of twenty popular mutual fund companies and contact information. It's never too early to be thinking about investments, and A Teen Guide to Buying Mutual Funds informs and guides the teen investor every step of the way.

Earning money from an allowance or part-time job is a great way to start becoming more independent. But what you do with the money you earn can make a huge difference in your future independence. Saving and investing are the best ways to make sure you can do all of the things that you are dreaming about for your future. Whether you want to go to a top-rated university, buy a car, or retire while you are still young, putting money away is the way to make your wish a reality. This book explains the most common forms of savings and investmentsÑand the risks associated with each of them.

Many young people are surprised to learn that they play a big part in consumerism, the buying of goods and services. But the truth is that teens are among the most important consumers in the world today. Whether you have a part-time job or you get an allowance from your parents, all sorts of companies want you to spend your hard-earned cash on their products. How do you know which purchases are the smartest choices? What if you make a bad consumer decision? This book explains the ins and outs of goods and services, so you can feel good about the purchases you makeÑand save your money when a purchase isn't necessary.