Money matters : a guide to saving, spending, and everything in between / text by Alexa von Tobel and Annie Shapiro ; art direction by Giulia Flamini ; cover and interior illustrations by Morgan Goble.
Introduction -- Chapter 1 : money basics. What we can learn about money from grown-ups ; Your money vocabulary ; Setting your first money goal ; Quiz : how do you deal with money? ; Ask the experts -- Chapter 2 : making money. Ways to earn money ; How you might get paid ; Starting your own business ; Your very own business plan ; Quiz : what time of business should you start? ; Ask the experts -- Chapter 3 : spending money. What do you like to spend money on? ; Why things cost what they do ; Ways to pay for things ; How to think about credit as you get older ; Why you need a budget ; Budgeting pop quiz : where do these expenses go? ; Ask the experts -- Chapter 4 : saving money. Why saving is important ; Ways to save money ; How to find the right bank account for you ; Saving for long-term goals ; Saving matching game : which account should you use? ; Saving is a hbit ; Ask the experts -- Chapter 5 : investing money. Stock market basics ; Risk vs. reward ; Quiz : are you a risk-taker? ; Don't put all your eggs in one basket ; Investing for the long-term ; Ask the experts -- Chapter 6 : as you grow up. Protecting your money ; Your future salary ; Money MASH ; Ask the experts -- Resources.
Summary:
"Do they have a full piggy bank they'd like to convert to their very own savings account? Are they ready to start their own scarf-making business? No matter where your Rebel is in their earning, saving, or spending journey, this book offers tried-and-true wisdom to help them be even more informed, independent, and ready for the future."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.