The Teenager's Guide to Money

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Book
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Quercus
ISBN
9781847242020
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Synopsis

Jonathan Self's user-friendly guide demystifies every aspect of money and money management, covering such critical topics as bank accounts, living on a budget, the dangers of credit cards, and how to cope with money at university. But "The Teenager's Guide to Money" not only addresses crucial money matters for the teenager and young adult, it also looks forward to the key financial decisions that will need to be made once the teenager becomes an ex-teenager.

"The Teenager's Guide to Money" treats what can be the driest and most daunting of topics with the lightest and easiest of touches. Rich in information and advice, but also accessible, easy to follow and entertaining to read, this is a book that parents should ensure finds its way into the hands of every teenager. In fact, so clear and coherent is the counsel it offers, that it wouldn't be a bad idea if the book was read by parents themselves, just in case they've forgotten its core message that having enough money has very little to do with how much money you earn, and a great deal to do with how well you manage it.

Review

The Teenager's Guide to Money is a brilliant book that parent's should read as well as their teenage children. It covers a wide variety of subjects starting from the History of Money to How to retire early and rich with plenty of meat to get your teeth into. I particularly like the lay out of the pages with the different styles of text, pictures, boxes/windows, headlines and last but not least a 3 point bullet box/window at the end of each chapter.

The whole book has been very carefully thought out and cleverly put together with the above exciting graphics that make it very easy for the teenager to read and absorb. With this as a guide it will make life an aweful lot easier to navigate in these uncertain economic times, and dare I say it I think most adults could probably learn a thing or two from it.

Give this book as a present to your teenager - you wont regret it, especially if you want them to be independent of you, the parent and home bank! 

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