finance, personal

Argues that as schools do not teach children about money and finances parents need to do so, and provides guidance for parents to teach their children how to be financially successful.

Contains a series of parables that illustrate the ancient secrets of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth.

Robert T. Kiyosaki offers non-traditional financial advice and investment strategies based on the monetary lessons he learned from his two fathers of varying financial success.

An introduction to cost of living that provides information and answers related questions, covering costs associated with eating, wearing clothes, having fun, and other aspects of life; inflation; the consumer price index; and more.

"[A guide for young adults on] consumer finance and personal money management ... [that] provides an understanding of the structure and institutions constituting the U.S. economic system, shares knowledge about consumer finance and financial planning to enable young people to make better choices in their lives, shows how to save and invest prudently and use debt wisely and effectively [and more]"--Provided by publisher.

This personal finance text provides young readers with information on developing good spending habits.

Introduces young readers to principles of personal finance and proper money allocation.

"This survival guide introduces the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids and gives readers the knowledge and skills they need for a lifetime of financial know-how; ... explores how choices about money and finances connect to character development and social-emotional well-being; [and provides] ideas for setting money goals, delaying gratification, being thrifty, building self-esteem, giving to charity, and making socially responsible spending and donating decisions"--Provided by publisher.

"Building the skills now to make smart money decisions throughout your lifetime is a sure way to secure your financial future... encourages young readers to be financially literate for life and to look pasttoday to their financial futures. Readers will learn that financial decisions can have a long-term impact on their lives and that it's important to learn how to manage risks and debt. Using the tips and concepts they have learned, readers will be given the opportunity to practice financial planning for the future."--Publisher.

"Readers learn about making, saving, and borrowing money in this ... guide for young people on how to manage the money they earn. Helpful examples get readers thinking about how they plan to earn income in the future. Clear text helps them understand relevant concepts such as income tax, interest, and the positive and negative effects of making investments and borrowing money for large purchases."--.