For teens, this guide brings together documents from government agencies like the FDIC and Federal Reserve Board, nonprofit organizations, and periodicals to explain how to earn and manage money, be a savvy consumer, use credit cards, and avoid financial pitfalls. It includes discussion of basic economic principles, how to pay taxes, budgeting, choosing banking services, managing a checking or savings account, making informed shopping decisions, borrowing money for education or major purchases like a computer or car, debt-related problems, identity theft, financial scams, and gambling. A list of online money management tools and a directory of resources are included. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

"Provides information for teens about earning and managing money, spending and using credit wisely, and avoiding fraud. Includes index, resource information, and a list of online money management tools"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information for teens about earning and managing money, spending and using credit wisely, and avoiding fraud.

General

ISBN		9780780810655
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Fiction
Publisher		Omnigraphics Inc
Pages		424
List Price		$69.00
Publication Date		05/30/2009
Release Status		In Print
Format		Hardcover
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 9.5 Inches (US) Width: 6.5 Inches (US) Thickness: 1.25 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 1.58 Pounds (US)
Series		Omnigraphics' Teen Finance
Grade Range		10 - 12
Editor		Bellenir, Karen
Edition Number		2