Personal Finance For Teens For Dummies [Paperback]

Get your money game started off on the right foot with this easy-to-read guide

In Personal Finance For Teens For Dummies, a team of celebrated financial educators walks you through how to handle your money so you can keep your debt low (or pay it off, if you've already got some), invest intelligently, and build the future you've always dreamed about.

This is the go-to guide for any young person who gets anxious whenever they think about how they're going to make ends meet, pay for school, or save for their future. You'll explore everything from how to responsibly manage your first credit card to tips for buying your first car and finding scholarships to reduce your tuition.

You'll also find:

• Companion materials, including online videos, infographics, printable resources, and worksheets you can use right away
• Strategies for creating a budget you can stick to and setting goals for saving and investing
• Explanations of how insuranceincluding car insuranceworks, and how you can save money and time when you buy it

So, whether you've got a teen in your life who could use a helping hand and a head start on managing their moneyor you are that teenPersonal Finance For Teens For Dummies will show you the financial ropes in an easy-to-understand way that's actually fun to read. Grab your copy today!

Introduction 1

Part 1: Discover How to Build Your Financial Muscles 5

Chapter 1: Starting Your Financial Journey 7

Chapter 2: Creating Your Financial Workout Plan 13

Chapter 3: The Money Warm-up 31

Chapter 4: Budgeting Basics 43

Chapter 5: Everybody Needs a Little Credit 57

Chapter 6: Breaking Down Debt 77