Money Matters Workbook for Teens (ages 15-18) [Paperback]

Larry Burkett (Author), Todd Temple (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 9, 1998

If you don't take control of your money, someone else will. Why learn to manage your money? You don't have that much anyway, right? Wrong! The average American teenager spends $3,000 per year. And at the end of your teenage years, will you know what happened to that $21,000? While $3,000 per year is most likely a lot less money than your parents spend, you should still be able to: Pay fair prices for quality items. Avoid being ripped off by misleading ads and salespeople. Stay out of debt. Save up for a car, college, or your own business. Give money that will make a difference in the world. Have money to do fun things with your friends.Larry Burkett and Todd Temple will show you how to take back the control of your money. You'll learn skills that will help you right now and prepare you for a successful financial future.

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About the Author

LARRY BURKETT (1939-2003) was a well-known authority on business and personal finance and wrote more than seventy books, including non-fiction best-sellers like Family Financial Workbook, Debt Free Living, and “The World’s Easiest Guide” to Finances.  He had a worldwide radio ministry.  Larry founded Christian Financial Concepts and served as chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Financial Ministries. 
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Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; Workbook edition (March 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802463460
• ISBN-13: 978-0802463463
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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118 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Presents excellent advice in a format that appeals to teens., July 23, 1999

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This review is from: Money Matters Workbook for Teens (ages 15-18) (Paperback)

What a user-friendly book! Easy-to-read print, lots of cartoon-style illustrations, short chapters, easy-to-follow activities in each chapter - all that and excellent information, too! Just the thing for my 16-year-old. When I saw this book I knew it would be a hit, but I didn't know just how big a hit. My kids choose their favorite subjects to work on first each day, and this book has become number one.

But, does it work? I'll say it does. Chapter 5, "Money Management Made Easy," introduces Larry Burkett's envelope system for managing money. As soon as my son read this, he gathered his envelopes and he's been using the system faithfully ever since. If that was all he got out of this book it would be worth the price. But he is also learning how banks and checking accounts work, how loans and credit cards work, the dangers of borrowing, how to buy a car, and even how to get and keep a job.

Larry Burkett's money management principles are very scripturally sound. Although we have tried to raise our children by demonstrating and teaching sound principles, sometimes hearing from an "expert" can be just what it takes to convince them to do what they should do because it's the right thing to do, not just because Mom and Dad say so. I think that is what the bottom line will be with this great book. I am very happy with it and recommend it highly. ~sbd

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Money Matters Gets a 5 Star Rating......, July 20, 2005

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Justine Schnauder "Justine Madison" (Aliso Viejo, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Money Matters Workbook for Teens (ages 15-18) (Paperback)

Good tool for teaching both Christian & Non Christian Teens about money. Easy to understand, includes examples and step by step instructions. We used this for a Money Matters Workshop and our teens thought it was great.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too basic for teens...Many opportunities missed, August 12, 2010

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M. Masztal "MMasztal" (Melbourne Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Money Matters Workbook for Teens (ages 15-18) (Paperback)

I used this book for a portion of a Life Management class I taught. While the information is helpful, it is also dated. Most student will never take a financial planning class until they are already in financial trouble. A book like this could at least give students a warning of what to expect as they enter adulkthood.

Many of the eventual expenses in day to day life are ignored or lightly covered which diminishes the importance of the class, namely things like taxes, insurances, utility bills, retirement, education savings for children, etc.

An Investments chapter should be included in a book of this nature. For example, most companies offer 401K type retirement plans. They give the employee a list of mutual funds and ask them to pick the ones they are interestred in with no guidance on how to pick or allocate the proper funds for their situation. I added this onto the class myself.