Introduction -- Making money: What are some different ways to earn money? -- The big truth: Discrimination in the workplace: are workers treated equally? -- Saving money: How can you make your money grow? -- Paying taxes: What are taxes and how do they work? -- Understanding inflation: Why do prices go up? -- Think like an economist -- Activity -- True statistics.
Summary:
"A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! How can I make money? What is inflation? What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Economics -- and more specifically, money -- play such a large role in our lives. Yet there are many mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the basic concepts of finance and smart money management. This A True Book series offers students the know-how they'll need to start on the road to financial literacy -- a crucial skill for today's world. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way-and in the simplest terms possible -- which will enable students to build strong financial habits early on in life. Knowing about different jobs and how to make the most of their earnings are just two critical financial literacy skills that all kids should have. Did you know that doctors have some of the highest paying jobs in the United States? Or that just 39 percent of kids in America have a savings account? Learn all this and more in Making and Saving Money -- a book that gives kids insight into how our economy works"-- Provided by publisher.
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