Young Money

Ace the nine skills you need to be the kind of teen that thrives in a competitive world. You thought that high school would never end, and you dreamed of being independent, but as you face your last few years of teen life, the truth sets in: you will be leaving home in no time, and you don’t know if you have what it takes to survive. Do you look up to other teens who seem to “have it all together?” Those with a wide circle of friends, great time managers, problem-solvers, and savvy enough to make money?

Have you ever wondered how kids can make money? Fun and creative ideas for how to make money, including selling lemonade, mowing the lawn, babysitting, and how to advertise your services are explored through informative and engaging content in this new addition to the How Do series.

Ever felt like you just didn’t quite get the financial education you wanted? There’s evidence of a huge lack of financial literacy in American youth, and that shouldn’t be the case. David Mills Jr. has compiled a comprehensive guide to personal finance that covers everything you need to know to get your personal finances started off on the right foot. Whether you’re a high school student, a young adult, or just a curious teenager, this book will meet you where you’re at and arm you with the basics of personal finance.

Schools require kids to take courses in Biology, Science, and English, yet lack basic instruction on personal finances. Secure the Bag was initially developed by the author to share basic personal finance concepts with his two teenage daughters. As it developed, the author realized that most of these topics were not covered at school. What he discovered is that many books on the subject are more conceptual and written in language that does not appeal to younger audiences.

This book is a short guide to explain a few things about credit that your parents or guardians may or may not have told you.

Making Futures brings together 18 young entrepreneurs from 14 countries doing incredible work across the continent. Their stories are both inspirational and aspirational, providing a template for listeners who might be interested in embarking on their own entrepreneurial journey, and allowing others to see the incredible energy and work that is happening across the continent.

Cherry Kerrigan loves her simple life, her family's tiny trailer, even working at Burrito Barn. Forget college - she's marrying her sweetheart from next door. But here comes Ardelia Deen, a glamorous starlet who sweeps Cherry into a world of fast cars and penthouse parties. Now Cherry's small-town life just seems so...small. When Ardelia drops a bomb of an offer, Cherry knows her life will change forever - no matter what she decides.

I recently had a financial conversation with a smart, educated 31-year-old about what should be a well-known financial principle. I asked him if he'd ever heard of this principle outside of our conversation about it. The answer? "No." Yet it's critical to know about this principle and others like it if you're going to retire young and wealthy. That's what this book will teach you.

No matter where you are currently at in your life journey, Discover Life Skills for Teens and Young Adults is the perfect starting point for you. The world is a scary place at the best of times, not to mention in the current circumstances. What you hear on the news can make the future seem bleak and your prospects seem slim.

You're never too young to start saving. Manage Your Money Like a Grownup, by best-selling author Sam Beckbessinger, aims to get younger listeners thinking about the basics of money, laying a solid foundation in financial education that most grownups today never had. Informed by discussions with real teens and their parents, this audiobook equips listeners with practical tips for earning and investing money at any age, as well as providing questions to spark lively dinner-table conversations.

With over 10 years of experience in the education and parenting fields, Emily Carter provides you with an all-around guide to all the essential life skills you need to learn as a teenager–without having to learn them the hard way like most people.

Having money doesn’t make people happy. It’s what we do with it that matters. And yet the wealth-generating industry of investing and financial planning focuses almost exclusively on using wealth to create more wealth. Is that really the point of life? To see how rich you can be when you die? In Memory Royalties, Todd Rustman shines an evocative light on the very concept of investing, inviting you on a journey to change the way you look at wealth itself—not as a goal, but as the tremendous potential to generate a life of depth and meaning.

No matter your age, it is never too late to start planning and saving. Now is the right time for you to make a plan for your overall savings and retirement to help you have enough to enjoy your later years. Take a look at this guidebook and see the exact steps you can use to make that happen!

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, it's never too early to start investing in your financial future. The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Your Teens is an all-in-one resource designed to provide teenagers with the essential knowledge, tools, and strategies they need to start building their wealth.

When it comes to financing and saving, many teenagers don’t seem to understand the kind of power and responsibility that comes with money. Whether you have a part-time job or you get an allowance from your parents, saving and budgeting are a huge part of what makes you independent.

I think we can all agree that having your finances in order can make living a happy life much easier. Make sure your young person doesn’t fall into the trap of asking “Where is all my money going?” or “Why didn’t they teach me this stuff in school?!” Author Stephen Carter is a high school teacher-turned-entrepreneur and had made it his mission to help young people manage their money better. Through a pause-resisting narrative, Stephen tells the story of a sophomore named Andrew Black, as he navigates the world of finance alongside his instructor, Mr. Sharp.

Do you know when is the best time to build your real estate empire? The answer is the earlier, the better. Among the many great lessons about high school, one of the best things you can do to secure your future is to begin to financially plan for it. Wholesaling real estate is the perfect investment opportunity. A student's life is all about social interaction. Wholesaling real estate is a game of networking. Who better than someone in high school to do that?

Personal financial planning is an ongoing process that involves examining all existing resources, developing a plan to use them, and systematically implementing the plan to achieve your goals. While young adults yield immense spending power, many lack the financial knowledge necessary to manage their money wisely.

Credit cards are very common these days. Instead of paying with paper bills and coins, buyers present plastic money. The amounts purchased are charged exactly as the price tags. How credit cards work should only be introduced after the basic skills of counting and making change has been established. Learn something new everyday. Make it a habit to listen. Good luck!

Are you troubled financially? Do you struggle with budgeting your finances? Well, if you answered yes to either of these questions, then this tool may be incredibly useful. In this book, I cover how to budget and give you tips and tricks to help get your finances back on track.