Personal Finance for Teens

by Carol H. Cox

Are you a high school student, soon to be a graduate and heading off to college or to work full time? Or are you a parent looking for a good introduction to personal finance for your son or daughter? Many people wish that they had been given guidance on money matters before they’d finished school. This book answers that need.In "Personal Finance for Teens" Carol H. Cox offers practical advice on how to build a rock-solid financial foundation for life after high school. Now is the time for young adults to get a handle on their finances, before life gets more complicated.Carol covers how to choose, open, and manage a student checking account; network, write resumes, and impress interviewers; control spending and achieve savings goals; build a high-ranking credit score and manage credit cards wisely; assess the cost of car ownership and select an affordable car; evaluate college from a financial perspective; and take advantage of time and start building a retirement account now.This book is a great reference tool for any library and a great graduation present for recent or soon-to-be grads. "Personal Finance for Teens" is the book that every teen needs to read before leaving home.

224 pages, Paperback

Published April 14, 2016

Reviews

[Tian Kwock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did exactly what I expected it to do. Great for anyone looking to learn more about personal finance while having little/no background knowledge about it.

[Angel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book clearly explains things like credit scores and taxes, as well as other subjects that relate to finance. It offers good advice, useful resources, and the information it provides can be applied to the readers life. It’s easy to understand, and at the end of each section, it provides a recap. One of the best parts of this book is that it’s very clear and it’s explained well. I think the author assumes that the readers know nothing about finance, which makes it easy to understand. Another good part of this book is that it provides additional resources and websites, so if you want to know more about a section you’re able to. This book provides enough information for the reader to apply and understand, while still allowing them to dig deeper, which I thought was a nice touch. A lot of finance books just throw information at you and don’t give you anything else (like other websites or resources) and that’s where this book is different from a lot of others. I highly recommend it.