income

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income

Saving

Throughout history, valuables have been saved by different cultures and people. There are many types of currency around the world, and the idea of saving and safekeeping money is very common.

Investing

Throughout history, investments have helped shape money management around the world. People began investing in companies first. Then, governments began issuing bonds. Once a formal stock exchange was established, the door was opened for Americans to easily buy and sell other investment, such as shares.

Living on a budget

2020
Balancing spending and earnings may sound simple, but it can be a difficult process for many people. Building a responsible budget can help secure a safe financial future. Living on a budget looks at why a budget is important, discusses ways to think about income and expenses, and provides budgeting tips.

Poverty and economic inequality

2019
Explores how the world is affected by poverty and economic inequality, including how to help and more.

Building a budget and savings plan

"Money, and deciding what to do with it, can be frustrating or exciting. You can use them to take care of your money and bring security to your financial future. Thinking about your attitude toward saving and spending can help you develop good habits, avoid mistakes, and understand when you have enough"--Provided by publisher.

Getting your first job

Guides readers through finding work, understanding pay scales and benefits, and learning about hours and schedule.

Getting your first job

2020
"This . . . volume guides readers through finding work, understanding pay scales and benefits, and learning about hours and schedules. [Also includes] advice on how to budget and save and what to expect when it comes to taxes"--Amazon.com.

What can you do with money?

earning, spending, and saving
Provides an introduction to earning, spending, and saving and discusses goods, services, and how people choose what to buy.
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Toxic inequality

how America's wealth gap destroys mobility, deepens racial divide, & threatens our future
Explores the poverty rate in the United States since the 2008 economic recession and argues that the disparities between African Americans' net wealth and that of white Americans come down to racial inequalities as well as trouble from the Great Recession. Discusses the term "Toxic Inequality," defined as the combination of income inequality and racial inequity, and offers advice for social reform.
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