The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance
Basic concepts in personal finance that every teen should know
Number of pages: 94
Publisher: iUniverse
BBB Library: Economics and Investment, Personal Success
ISBN: 9780595509690
Editorial Review
It's no surprise that a record number of Americans are declaring bankruptcy while consumer debt and foreclosures are at an all time high. Many adults simply don't have the basic financial knowledge to safely navigate today's environment of predatory lending, identity theft, and nonstop consumer marketing. What's more, they don't know how to leverage to their advantage the valuable financial tools they do have. The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance teaches young adults important lessons in personal finance that they likely aren't learning at home or in school. Armed with this information, they will be better prepared to achieve their financial goals while avoiding common pitfalls.
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Wisdom to Share
Time is your most valuable asset. The bottom line is that if you don’t start now, you might never start, or you will start so late in life that it will be nearly impossible to ever become financially independent.
Traditionally, a person would establish a bank account with an institution located near his home or work. But with online banking, you can have a bank account located anywhere in your country.
Although some people still like interacting with a bank-teller in person, the development of online banking has eliminated the need to wait in lines.
It may take some time to figure out where you can reduce your expenditures, but you will understand that some of the things you are paying for are wants rather than needs, and reducing the payments on those things can help your savings.
Not only will a budget inform you of where you are spending your money, but it will also allow you to know how much money you have to spend over a certain time.
Knowing the difference between needs and wants is important because it will help you make choices about your financial future.
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