credit cards

Connie's spending gets out of control when she discovers credit cards.

Offers teens advice on getting, using, and respecting credit cards, explaining the importance of paying the balance each month, avoid common mistakes, protecting their credit rating, and making smart choices.

Presents a history of credit from ancient times to today's worldwide use of credit cards, detailing the advantages, disadvantages, and effects of credit.

Miley and Lilly set out to win the fund-raising contest against rivals Amber and Ashley, but their efforts do not seem to generate enough cash.

Introduces debt, credit cards, bankruptcy, and related money matters.

Presents an overview of credit cards and explains how to deal with them, covering their functions, their positive and negative aspects, and how to be fiscally responsible; also includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of related organizations.

With the ten secrets for wise spending revealed in this book, readers gain the tools to both afford their expenses and save more cash. In addition to budgeting, teens learn to shop smart, accurately judging affordability, discerning needs vs. wants, identifying value, and calculating the true cost of an item.

In this book, the author shares ten simple rules, or secrets, for managing bills successfully and avoiding the debt trap. With clear explanations, a helpful glossary, and fascinating financial facts, it can help teens build a foundation for a healthy financial future.