saving and investment

"An informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation"--Amazon.

"This book covers the most basic concepts of money including income, budgets, and taxes in language appropriate for an audience just beginning to be concerned with these matters. Additionally, the main content covers the many ways one can save money, including for long-term goals such as retirement. Sidebars and fact boxes contribute further detail and examples about difficult concepts."--Amazon.

" ... a comprehensive first guidebook to earning, saving, and investing money. Written in a humorous but informative voice that engages young readers, ... with lively illustrations that make a difficult concept easy to understand-all as a way of building financial literacy, good money decision-making, and the appreciation of a hard-earned dollar. ... How to set financial goals and create working budgets. Five ways to earn your first $100, and how to find a job or build a successful business to earn a steady income. Plus where to put your money to make it grow even more (hint: not your sock drawer). How to choose a bank or credit union; harnessing the power of compound interest-i.e., how to make money without lifting a finger; and investing 101"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to becoming financially independent with tips on saving and investing.

An introduction to personal finance and saving that describes why one should save and saving strategies and provides mathematical problems which correlate to the text. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"The key to borrowing, managing, and paying off debt is understanding what it is, how it works and how it can affect your finances and your life. Debt 101 is the easy-to-follow guide to discovering how to pay off . .. debt . . . plus learning how to use debt to [one's] advantage. Debt 101 allows [readers] to take control of [their] money with strategies best suited for [their] personal financial situation . . . [Covers] . . . the ins and outs of borrowing in a simple, straightforward manner, managing student loans and credit card debt, improving [a] credit score, understanding interest rates, good debt vs. bad debt, and so much more . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Being smart with money means knowing when to save. It can be hard and take time, but it's worth it in the end. Develop early money management skills and learn how to save money"--Provided by publisher.

"This book encourages good savings and investment habits so readers will continue to practice them the rest of their lives"--OCLC.

Introduces how and why people spend money to buy things or save money for future use.

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.