"Examines money management and budgeting, including saving and spending strategies, making decisions about the best financial products and services, and creating a personal budget"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines financial planning, saving, and investing, including basic methods to save money, various types of investments, strategies for investing, and the stock market"--Provided by publisher.
"Whether you're opening a bank account or taking out a loan, knowing how to manage your money is an incredibly helpful skill. Be smart with your hard-earned income by developing good savings habits and using credit cards responsibly. If you have debt, learn how interest works and create a budget to pay it off. With a few basic money management skills, you can help set yourself up for financial success."--Publisher website.
Uses personal stories, expert commentary, and historic advertising film clips to illustrate the causes and consequences of consumerism in American society.
Describes the various forms which money can take, including coins, paper money, and personal checks, and how it can be used to make purchases, pay off loans, or build interest in the bank.
An introduction to budgeting that explains how to make a budget and stick to it, how to decide if something is a need or a want, why it is important to have a budget, and how to save and spend money wisely.
