The Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens (Paperback)

by Susan Shelley (Author) "There's no question that money is important in our society..." (more)
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Teens are targeted as consumers more and more. This gives them tremendous influence, but it also sets them up to be taken advantage of. "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens" teaches them how to get money, save and invest it, budget it, spend it wisely, and keep track of it. Whether they're saving for their first car, trying to make sense of a checking account statement, or trying to establish a good credit history, this guide has solid information and teen-tested tips.

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Teens are targeted as consumers more and more. This gives them tremendous influence, but it also sets them up to be taken advantage of. "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens" teaches them how to get money, save and invest it, budget it, spend it wisely, and keep track of it. Whether they're saving for their first car, trying to make sense of a checking account statement, or trying to establish a good credit history, this guide has solid information and teen-tested tips.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; illustrated edition edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028640063
• ISBN-13: 978-0028640068
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107,043 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is Definitely NOT for the Idiot!, March 20, 2001

By	"evolution_mb" (Reading, Pa United States) - See all my reviews

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens by Susan Shelly is a book for people who want to take control of their money. It presents information on topics such as why money is so important in our society, how one can go about earning money, and other topics such as budgeting, debt and investing. The author provides concrete information that is beneficial for any teen who wants to become familiar with the basics of financial management. Shelly writes on the level of a teen-ager, short and to the point. She leaves out the extra, useless information that would cause narcolepsy in most of today's teenaged population. Shelly goes into detail about how to "make your money work for you." She talks about the benefits and disadvantages of different types of savings accounts, checking accounts, and money market accounts. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens is a great book for anybody who wants to be more financially savvy. The essential information it provides will send any teen on his or her way to a financially successful future.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely 5 stars!, November 23, 2001

By A Customer

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens by Susan Shelly is really easy to understand especially for teens. Lots of useful tips on how to earn, save and spend money. Thumbs up to this great book that will continue to help teens out there to get a head start and be financially healthy!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Money for Teens, December 9, 2007

By	Sabri2007 "www.TeenMoneyMakingIdeas.com" - See all my reviews

I recommend this book to all you teens out there who are interested in money. A few topics the book discusses are

*How one can go about earning money
*Budgeting
*Investment
*Discusses the difference between banks accounts