Teens are big consumers, spending more than $200 billion yearly in the United States alone. But many have scant knowledge and skills for spending money responsibly now and in the future. With the ten secrets for wise spending revealed in this book, readers gain the tools to both afford their expenses and save more cash. In addition to budgeting, teens learn to shop smart, accurately judging affordability, discerning needs vs. wants, identifying value, and calculating the true cost of an item. Fascinating financial facts, questions for an expert, common myths, and a helpful glossary all contribute toward helping make readers financially literate.

This insightful guide gives the nuts and bolts of investing, protecting oneself from risks, and increasing one’s chances of reaching financial goals. Readers can evaluate and integrate specific steps in investing that are examined in this blueprint, including setting goals, determining risk factors, making a financial profile, being able to speak investment language, understanding investment options, diversifying investments, playing online investment games and joining investing clubs, thinking about retirement today, paying taxes, and staying informed by having awareness about the changes in the economy and its financial markets. Teens come to understand their inner investor and know their financial options after reading this essential resource. Fascinating fact boxes and additional elements called Myths and Facts and 10 Great Questions to Ask a Financial Adviser give readers at-a-glance details.

Would you love to look at your savings account and see lots of money in there? Whether you want to (1) wipe out your debt, (2) start making your money work for you, or (3) have powerful financial reserves, this book will teach you everything you need to know. Money is a powerful tool. In this book you will discover what you need to do to live a successful, happy, and fulfilling life free from the constant worry of how to meet bills, pay loans, and address other financial obligations! Discover an incredible variety of strategies, ideas, and lifestyle choices you can utilize to save money and wisely use what you have! Discover how to become debt-free. Use proven strategies to become financially free! Hundreds of thousands of other people have already successfully followed these time tested tactics with great success. They have regained control of their finances. Now you can do the same, following the step-by-step instructions provided in this book. Invest wisely. Beyond investing in yourself, there are many ways to grow your finances. You may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of options, but that is where this book comes in. Within, you will find descriptions of multiple strategies for wealth-building, including the strengths and vulnerabilities of each. In the end, you will have all the information you need in order to make intelligent choices in investments and other money making options. Plan well. Whether you need just a few tips or want a full-fledged plan of action, this book can help you greatly increase your overall net worth. Learn practical planning tactics that can help you gain control of your finances and then manage them well into the future. What Will You Discover About Saving Money? How to make the best investment of all time... in yourself. The best habits for increasing wealth. The different types of investing and how to start. Debt-reduction strategies. A world of ways you can save money on your monthly expenses. You Will Also Learn: How to set financial goals that motivate you. Tips for investing your money. How to make your money work for you. Tactics that will keep you motivated and focused on your financial goals. Life is so much better when you are worry free with lots of money in your savings account. Take control of your financial future: Buy It Now!

We all need money, and most people, including teens, want to know how to make more of it. This title shares ten valuable secrets that can help increase teens' income over time. While not quick or easy, principles such as providing outstanding service, learning more in order to earn more, networking, and building one's brand will help teens obtain both financial and personal rewards from their work. As required by the Common Core, readers can gather important ideas through the book's chapter titles, headings, fact boxes, and other resources in this easily navigable informational text.

Students can determine the meaning of key terms and relationships involving money, savings strategies, economics, and finance in this informational text that presents ten secrets in building the bank account of their dreams. They learn tips for increasing income, developing a savings plan, keeping a budget, spending wisely, starting an education fund, building an emergency fund, investing, and making their saving a habit. Sidebars such as "Myths and Facts" and "10 Great Questions to Ask a Financial Adviser" along with fascinating financial fact boxes allow readers additional exploration into related information.

Most teens learn about managing credit and other financial matters from their parents. But with the average American family carrying more than $7, 000 in credit card debt, teens clearly need additional sources of information about personal finance. In this book, the author shares ten simple rules, or "secrets, " for managing bills successfully and avoiding the debt trap. With clear explanations, a helpful glossary, and fascinating financial facts, it can help teens build a foundation for a healthy financial future.

Navigating the financial world in the modern economy can be tough for teens. Studies show that teens often don't understand the basics of creating and maintaining a budget. This volume shares some creative and smart tips to help anyone interested in developing a budget to do just that. The short, to-the-point format makes for a quick, informative read. Quick tips and financial facts are included for fast reference to invaluable information.

Who's going to provide for your future? There's a crisis looming in pensions. Investing in property is time-consuming and risky. Savings accounts yield very little return. If you're not careful, you could be looking at a very uncomfortable retirement. But surely the alternative - investing in the stock market - is risky, complicated and best left to the professionals? Phil Town doesn't think so. He made a fortune, and in Rule #1 he'll show you how he did it. Rule #1: - Sets out the five key numbers that really count when you're buying stocks and shares - Explains how to use new Internet tools to simplify research - Shows how to exploit the advantages of being an individual investor - Demonstrates how to pay fifty pence for every pound's worth of business This simple and straightforward method will guide you to 15% or better annual returns - in only 15 minutes a week. It's money in the bank!

A must-have guide for bargain-hunting fashionistas looking to make a statement without sabotaging their budgets. With this easy-to-use resource, savvy shoppers can cultivate upscale, upcycled wardrobes at thrift and consignment store prices. Shoppers will learn to navigate the racks of their local consignment shop, spot name brands like Versace, Dior, and Burberry, select the best quality items, and repair secondhand clothes that need some love. Photo-filled chapters on thrifted handbags, jewelry, scarves, and other accessories show what's available and give tips for distinguishing quality items from fakes. Interviews with expert tailors, dry cleaners, shoe repair wizards, and fabric-dyeing professionals explain what makes a damaged piece of clothing worth renovating. Before-and-after photos show what can be done to refashion less-than-perfect finds.

Financial advisor Emily G. Stroud knows that money can be one of the great causes of stress in life--but that it doesn't have to be that way. Faithful Finance offers ten life-changing secrets to help you find financial freedom. Many of us feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to deal with our personal finances. We wonder if we will ever experience financial freedom. We want to make wise decisions and spend money on what matters, but we just don't know how. As a mom, businesswoman, and entrepreneur, Emily has two decades of experience helping people make smart choices about money. Instead of stressing out about finances, you'll discover that money can be a great source of joy, security, and hope. In Faithful Finance, Emily comes alongside you to equip and encourage you to: Develop a savings plan based on your unique goals Make a monthly budget that actually works for you Reduce your overall debt burden Plan for your children's college years Insure your life without fear Leave a legacy through estate planning Encourage you to give generously And most importantly, discover the source of true wealth Presented in a conversational style, Faithful Finance is a practical guide that works in every financial situation, for every income level, at every stage of life. With engaging stories and practical examples, Emily empowers you to make choices that will allow you and your loved ones to enjoy financial freedom for years to come.