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Making Money Work: Careers & the New Economy: The Gen Z Guide to Financial Intelligence
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to improve your money management skills, this book will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to take control of your finances, build lasting wealth, and work confidently towards financial freedom.
Inside, you’ll learn how the psychology of money and rewrite limiting beliefsBudget with purpose and align spending with your valuesSave strategically and protect your financial futureInvest wisely and harness the power of compoundingCreate passive income streams and diversify your earningsUtilise financial tools to optimise your potential and remain motivatedBut more than just practical advice, this book encourages a mindset change. It inspires you to see money not as a source of stress or confusion, but as a tool for freedom, impact, and self-expression. It’s about building a life where your finances support your dreams, rather than limit them.
Inside, you’ll learn how the psychology of money and rewrite limiting beliefsBudget with purpose and align spending with your valuesSave strategically and protect your financial futureInvest wisely and harness the power of compoundingCreate passive income streams and diversify your earningsUtilise financial tools to optimise your potential and remain motivatedBut more than just practical advice, this book encourages a mindset change. It inspires you to see money not as a source of stress or confusion, but as a tool for freedom, impact, and self-expression. It’s about building a life where your finances support your dreams, rather than limit them.
125 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2025
About the author
James Minter
38 books179 followersJames is a father to two grown-up children and a stepfather to three others. His fiction writing career started in 2009 with books aimed at the inner child in all of us—featuring very British humour. He's written an eight-book Billy Growing UP series for children aged 7 to 10. These are traditional stories that include negative behaviours but conclude with positive outcomes.
Although the main character, Billy, and his friends are fictional, Billy's dog, Jacko, is based on his family's beloved pet, which, together with their second dog, Malibu, caused chaos and trouble to the delight of his children and the consternation of himself.
Before he began writing, James spent his working life as a college lecturer and later in the computer industry. It was at a time before smartphones and tablets were invented, when computers were powered by steam and stood as tall as a bus.
The Hole Opportunity was his first creation, inspired by his inner child. A year later, The Unexpected Consequences of Iron Overload was published. It is a paranormal, romantic spoof thriller written to raise awareness of a genetic medical condition called Haemochromatosis. Book II of the Hole Trilogy, titled A Tunnel is Only a Hole on Its Side, followed next.
Currently, alongside the Billy Books series and campaigns promoting children's values, James has written Book III of the Hole Trilogy - 'Dynamite Makes a Hole.' Most recently, he completed the third book in his Eyes-Wide-Open series, 'Negotiating Personal Relationships' for Gen Z readers.
Websites:
www.thebillybooks.co.uk
www.jamesminter.com
E-mail:
james@jamesminter.com
Twitter:
@james_minter
Facebook:
facebook.com/billygrowingup/
facebook.com/author.james.minter
Although the main character, Billy, and his friends are fictional, Billy's dog, Jacko, is based on his family's beloved pet, which, together with their second dog, Malibu, caused chaos and trouble to the delight of his children and the consternation of himself.
Before he began writing, James spent his working life as a college lecturer and later in the computer industry. It was at a time before smartphones and tablets were invented, when computers were powered by steam and stood as tall as a bus.
The Hole Opportunity was his first creation, inspired by his inner child. A year later, The Unexpected Consequences of Iron Overload was published. It is a paranormal, romantic spoof thriller written to raise awareness of a genetic medical condition called Haemochromatosis. Book II of the Hole Trilogy, titled A Tunnel is Only a Hole on Its Side, followed next.
Currently, alongside the Billy Books series and campaigns promoting children's values, James has written Book III of the Hole Trilogy - 'Dynamite Makes a Hole.' Most recently, he completed the third book in his Eyes-Wide-Open series, 'Negotiating Personal Relationships' for Gen Z readers.
Websites:
www.thebillybooks.co.uk
www.jamesminter.com
E-mail:
james@jamesminter.com
Twitter:
@james_minter
Facebook:
facebook.com/billygrowingup/
facebook.com/author.james.minter
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September 25, 2025
Okay, I'm biased, but I think this book, with the others in the Eyes-Wide-Open series, makes a much-needed contribution to Generation Z’s armoury. They are simultaneously facing huge mountains to climb: the cost of housing, living costs, threats to traditional jobs, uncertain political futures, as well as enormous, never-before-seen opportunities: AI, robotics, and the rapid evolution of the digital economy.
Making Money Work: Careers and the New Economy empowers young readers to cut through the noise and complexity of the modern world. It doesn’t just lay out the challenges; it gives practical strategies and honest advice for navigating them. Whether it’s understanding side hustles, choosing between university or apprenticeships, negotiating a fair deal, or harnessing technology for financial independence, this book arms Gen Z with knowledge that most traditional schools never touch.
What I love most is how the book reframes daunting change as an invitation to create, innovate, and lead. It doesn’t patronise or preach—it opens up conversations and gives real-life, actionable solutions. The tone is upbeat and honest, acknowledging the anxiety but offering hope and a blueprint for thriving. With a focus on ethical money management, smart career planning, and building resilience, this book is the toolkit every Gen Z reader deserves.
The Eyes-Wide-Open series is poised to become a go-to resource for young people seeking to understand money, discover their path, and take charge of their futures. Each page encourages readers to think critically, act with confidence, and seize the opportunities that technological advancements bring.
If you know a Gen Z teen or young adult who feels overwhelmed or unsure about their next steps, I wholeheartedly recommend Making Money Work: Careers and the New Economy—and the entire Eyes-Wide-Open series—as their essential guide for the journey ahead.
Making Money Work: Careers and the New Economy empowers young readers to cut through the noise and complexity of the modern world. It doesn’t just lay out the challenges; it gives practical strategies and honest advice for navigating them. Whether it’s understanding side hustles, choosing between university or apprenticeships, negotiating a fair deal, or harnessing technology for financial independence, this book arms Gen Z with knowledge that most traditional schools never touch.
What I love most is how the book reframes daunting change as an invitation to create, innovate, and lead. It doesn’t patronise or preach—it opens up conversations and gives real-life, actionable solutions. The tone is upbeat and honest, acknowledging the anxiety but offering hope and a blueprint for thriving. With a focus on ethical money management, smart career planning, and building resilience, this book is the toolkit every Gen Z reader deserves.
The Eyes-Wide-Open series is poised to become a go-to resource for young people seeking to understand money, discover their path, and take charge of their futures. Each page encourages readers to think critically, act with confidence, and seize the opportunities that technological advancements bring.
If you know a Gen Z teen or young adult who feels overwhelmed or unsure about their next steps, I wholeheartedly recommend Making Money Work: Careers and the New Economy—and the entire Eyes-Wide-Open series—as their essential guide for the journey ahead.
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