Saving Lives

Living alone with her mother in a poorer part of town, Saint—a girl drawn to medieval knights, lost causes, and the protection of birthday piñatas—sees the neighborhood she has always known and loved disappearing around her: old homes being torn down and replaced by fancy condos and coffee shops. But when her favorite creaky old toy store is demolished, she knows she must act. Enlisting the help of Daniel “Chance” McGibbons, a quiet, round-faced boy who lives across the street (and whose house also faces the wrecking ball), Saint hatches a plan to save what is left of her beloved hometown.

In a time of such economic uncertainty, it has never been more important to take control of your money. For over 40 years, Money Box has been arming you with the most up-to-date knowledge, giving you the confidence to take on the financial world. From understanding credit cards and buying your first flat to investing, relationships and finance, and will writing, Paul Lewis' Money Box gives you the tools to balance your budget, grow your bank balance and live a better financial life.

In the quiet moments of reflection, a little girl named Kay often found herself marveling at the journey that brought her to this point—a journey that, in many ways, began with a realization of the gifts and abilities that were bestowed upon her. Kay was often reminded of the profound impact that embracing her God-given talents has had on her life, her artistic pursuits, and her connection with others.

Teach your children how to be entrepreneurs by teaching them fun methods to make money, save money, and invest. This detailed guide will walk you through opportunities that kids aren't taught in school.

Derek Fallon won the lottery and now gets to split over a billion dollars with a friend - the buying possibilities are endless! Let the shopping begin! But Derek is soon challenged with new obstacles that he hadn’t thought of before. Having money to spend should make his life easier, but it’s bringing with it lots of anxiety. It’s up to Derek to find a balance with his newfound wealth, and to consider the best ways to spend his money.

Julian has saved his pennies—and dollars—for ages. He keeps them in a safe place, his trusty piggy bank, Wilbur. But now his mom, his dad, even his best friend Lucy say Wilbur isn’t safe enough. They want Julian to move his savings to a bank! A piggy bank is a perfectly safe place to stash cash—isn't it?

On the way home from school one day, Sadie sees a super cool pair of roller skates sitting in a toy store window that she has to have but realizes she does not have enough money to pay for them. Through creative thinking and determination she works to reach her goals along the way realizing she holds the power within herself to make all her dreams come true!

This book has a chance to change the way you live your life. Why? Because your life was meant to be something that's more than just the rat race you are currently stuck in. This book wants to put an end to that and turn your life around in hopes that when it does, your life will not be so cluttered, penniless, or devoid of purpose and support.

Through the entertaining story of two friends and their summer lemonade business, Jenny's Lemonade Club teaches valuable real-world skills in an engaging, age-appropriate way. Young listeners will follow Jenny and Maria's journey as they turn their passion for lemonade into a profitable neighborhood club through collaboration, creativity and hard work. Along the way, they will learn basic business and financial literacy concepts.

Conor Richardson, a millennial and a certified public accountant, has created a proven multi-step program to eliminate the stress in personal finance. The Millennial Money Makeover is the first book to provide a relatable, accessible, sequential, and comprehensive approach to paying off debt, building an automated savings system, buying life's early-stage big purchases, and teaching listeners how to live the true millionaire lifestyle, which doesn't mean spending money as soon as you have it.

"America's Money Answers Man" explores the relationship between money and emotions, identifies seven "money types", and offers the keys to life-changing financial success.

The essential guide to saving money and living the frugal life! Some of the most frequently asked personal finance questions during this difficult economy revolve around "how to budget", "how to make a budget" and "how to live on a tight budget". Budgeting your money successfully is crucial to flourishing in any type of economy, much less a tough one. There is a common misconception that good budgeting depends upon fancy forms, financial expertise, software programs and solely on one's income.

Julius is excited to buy the new Robosaur 360, but is disappointed when his parents refuse to pay for it. "Money doesn't grow on trees," his mom says. Tired of always being told that "money doesn't grow on trees", Julius decides to ask one very important question: "If money doesn't grow on trees, where does it grow?" His parents respond to that question by using a single jar to demonstrate the power of earning, saving, and investing to grow one's money. Written by two sisters, 'Ailani and Aralynn Riley, this book introduces children to several key money lessons at an early age.

What is money? Well, money makes the world go around...But who looks after our money? Is money good? What are taxes? What is the future of money? These are very BIG questions that need exploring, and understanding the answers will help everyone.

As gêmeas Helena e Maria ganharam lindos cofrinhos da madrinha. Mas uma das meninas não quer nem saber de guardar dinheiro, comprando tudo o que vê, enquanto a outra, desde pequena, já sabe poupar, imaginando que economizar só vai fazer bem. Por meio de uma história que demonstra que saber gastar sem exageros é a melhor forma de lidar com o dinheiro, este divertido livro discute um tema bastante atual: a educação financeira.

Laying out the nine common hazards that trip up otherwise well-prepared retirees to encourage you to think through your decisions and set a course aligned with your values and your ultimate goals, Retirement Fail helps you identify potential pitfalls and teaches how to safeguard your hard-earned retirement assets. Contrary to what most people think, it is not poor portfolio performance that usually busts your retirement accounts. Rather, it's the emotional decisions you make that can cause major problems.

Poppy has a plan...and it may get her killed. Is it worth the risk? As a Federal Wildlife Agent, Poppy’s passionate about her job. She's got her badge, and now she wants to earn their respect. But all they see is 5’ 2” with perky assets. They’ve underestimated her. That’s her best weapon. There’s just one problem. Her annoyingly attractive partner, a former Navy Seal, and Poppy don’t see eye to eye. While he follows procedure, Poppy crafts a clever trap for the killers. But the Costa Ricans play for keeps. They have a crime syndicate to protect.

An inspirational amazing book for a child or children to learn how to take a financial disappointment and turn it into an achievement.

Zion is a beautiful and brilliant girl. Her mom takes her to the shoe shop to buy her a new shoe. The shoe is a beautiful one, and Zion likes the shoe.

A pivotal moment arrives when their son Mateo brings home a seed from school—an apple tree seed. In a twist of fate, this humble seed becomes a catalyst for change, leading the family down a path of disciplined transformation. At the heart of the story is a family united by love, with parents dedicated to the happiness of their young children.