The Teenager's Guide to Money

by Jonathan Self

Jonathan Self's user-friendly guide demystifies every aspect of money and money management, covering such critical topics as bank accounts, living on a budget, the dangers of credit cards, and how to cope with money at university. But The Teenager's Guide to Money not only addresses crucial money matters for the teenager and young adult, it also looks forward to the key financial decisions that will need to be made once the teenager becomes an ex-teenager. The Teenager's Guide to Money treats what can be the driest and most daunting of topics with the lightest and easiest of touches. Rich in information and advice, but also accessible, easy to follow and entertaining to read, this is a book that parents should ensure finds its way into the hands of every teenager. In fact, so clear and coherent is the counsel it offers, that it wouldn't be a bad idea if the book was read by parents themselves, just in case they've forgotten its core message that having enough money has very little to do with how much money you earn, and a great deal to do with how well you manage it.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 6, 2007

Reviews

[Lizzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s well written for the age group and has useful information as well as summaries at the end of every chapter that make it really easy to skip through things you’re not as interested in

[Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is perfectly written for young teenagers just starting to learn all about money and banking. As someone who studied finance at school and achieved a grade A i would say that this book covers a wide range of topics and simply explains each topic as well as going into detail. Unfortunately i feel as though i can only give this book 3 stars, although i understand it is extremely difficult to make a book about money timeless, i felt as though the book is extremely outdated as it uses statistics from 2007 such as assuming University halls in London are £80 per week which in today’s economy is anything but the case. This is no fault of the writers just keep that in mind when purchasing the book. overall this is a great book to teach young teens to be mindful of their money habitats and perhaps this book should be coupled with another more recent book to give a greater understanding about today’s economy.

[Joana Mouzaco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ifeal para adolescentes, para que saibam como gerir o seu dinheiro e poupar/investir oara a reforma.

Gistava de me ter cruzado com este livro na minha adolescência, pois teria iniciado a minha literacia financeira, muito mais cedo.

[Carlos Faria · Rating 5 out of 5]

É excelente para jovens que tem zero noção dos básicos a nível financeiro para a vida adulta, aborda temas como créditos, tipo de cartões, como preencher um cheque, fazer orçamento, poupar e afins

[marie♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just want to save money!!!!!! the moment I got to the budget part, I immediately grab my pen and notebook. I gotta make this happen 😂😂😂

[Lowenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. I have not read many non fiction books as they can be dull. My Mother bought me and my brother a copy each to help us manage our money... I tried reading it age 9 but failed as money was at that time not as stimulating for me. I picked it up on my way out and since then, I have been reading it when I am in that 'money burning a hole in your pocket' frame of mind and it makes me think not just about the here and now............