Adulting Life Skills for Teens

How to Money, Budget, Bank, Pay Bills, and Everything You Need to Know about Finances

By: Tory Hunt

Narrated by: Kara Hayden

Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

Take the first steps of your financial journey with this helpful companion that will show you the way.

Your teenage years are a time of experimenting, learning, and discovering.

In school, you’re taught about the causes of World War I, the intricacies of The Great Gatsby, and how to compute the area of a circle.

Yet, practical everyday life skills that you’ll need for the future–such as how to handle money–are rarely discussed.

Sadly, this means that many teens don’t know how to properly use a debit or credit card, how to invest, or even how to balance a checkbook.

Despite schools’ lack of focus on financial awareness, 97 percent of teens actually consider financial literacy to be important, based on a survey by Step, a financial services company.

You’re probably one of these teens, too.

You know it’s important to educate yourself about your finances and start on it early, but without guidance from your teachers (or maybe even your parents), where do you turn to?

This guidebook will give you the knowledge and steps you need to properly manage your money.

From opening your first bank account to making your first investment, you’ll find out exactly what you need to do as you begin building your financial skills.

In Adulting Life Skills for Teens, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

• The secret to regularly saving money without having to think about it.
• Over 30 money-making ideas for teens you can do part-time–start making your own money as early as now.
• The five questions every teen should ask before making any purchase.
• How you can afford higher education without a student loan, even if your parents can’t pay for it.
• How you can practice investing in stocks, bonds, funds, and more without having to risk any of your money.
• How to use debit and credit cards wisely, and avoid the usual pitfalls teenagers encounter with them.
• Why it’s never too early to start saving for retirement–how you can make your youth work to your advantage.

And much more.

You might think that it’s too soon to start thinking about money. After all, your parents may still be paying for everything right now.

But by preparing yourself now while you don’t have any financial responsibilities, when they do come, you’ll be more than ready to face them.

By starting healthy financial habits today, you’re giving yourself a head start on a bright financial future.

©2023 Tory Hunt (P)2023 Tory Hunt

Important skills for teens to start thinking about

If you’re listening to this book as an adult, which I am, you may find some of it obvious and common sense. But keep in mind, this book is for teens, those who have not experienced enough independence to come across what we adults deal on a day to day basis and as a result comes second nature to us. With that, this is such an important guide for teens to develop financial literacy. What I tell people is that it’s better to start young because the younger you start the more time you have to develop financial wealth and security, so highly recommend for any teen.

Gain financial independence and life skills

I can't stress enough how important this book is for teenagers like me. It speaks to us on a personal level, addressing the challenges and concerns we face as we step into adulthood.

This book provides practical savings tips that make it seem effortless. The inclusion of over 30 money-making ideas for teens is a game-changer. It empowers young readers to take control of their financial destiny early on, advancing a strong sense of responsibility.

What I found particularly striking was the section on affording higher education without relying on student loans. Honestly, student debt can be crippling nowadays. This advice is like a lifeline for aspiring students. It motivates young readers to think long-term and make their financial future a priority.

A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Independence

This book equips teenagers with the knowledge and confidence to handle their finances responsibly. It is an excellent resource for teenagers who want to take control of their financial future and tackle complex financial decisions. Teens will become well-equipped to navigate the world of finances by the time they finish reading this book.

Excellent baseline

This book was a pleasure to listen to. Every teen should have this audiobook. Even as an adult I gained some pretty solid knowledge that I wish I knew when I was younger. I liked the narrator a lot too. Totally recommend!

Comprehensive!

"Adulting Life Skills for Teens" is the guide I didn't know my child needed until we stumbled upon it. This book translated the world of savings, investments, and smart spending into language that not only resonated with my teen but also equipped them with the confidence to make informed financial decisions. It's been a relief and a joy to see them apply these life skills, stepping into adulthood on the right foot.

great education

The book covers a wide range of topics, from opening a bank account to saving for retirement. It also offers tips for earning money as a teenager and investing wisely. The author emphasizes the importance of practicing good financial habits from an early age and provides actionable steps to do so.One standout feature of the book is its focus on avoiding common pitfalls that teenagers encounter when using debit and credit cards. By learning how to use these tools wisely, young adults can avoid accumulating debt and develop a healthy financial mindset.

A Teen's Financial Roadmap

Adulting Life Skills for Teens" is an essential guide for young adults navigating the world of finance. The author's clear narration simplifies complex concepts. It addresses practical money management skills often overlooked in traditional education. This book covers savings strategies, part-time income ideas, responsible card usage, and even introduces investing. It's a valuable resource for teens, empowering them to build a secure financial future from an early age. I am going to share this with my teenage brother because it is going to help him a lot on his teenage journey. Highly recommended for its practicality and relevance.

Adulting skills is a good life lesson

All teens need this! Things that schools don’t teach. Schools need to take this book and create a class around it.

A Helpful Guide for Teens

Learning about financial wellness and budgeting early on is crucial, setting them up with the know-how to manage money effectively as they grow older. "Adulting Life Skills for Teens" provides a thorough guide for young people to grasp the significance of being financially savvy. The practical advice offered will help them get started on the right foot now. It's never too soon to teach them the importance of smart spending.

Informative

Adulting Life Skills for Teens: I enjoyed this book and has a lot of great financial education for teens. I agree that teen should be taught much earlier to prepare for the outside world. This book teaches teens how to build good habits like staying out of debt and investing. That an habitual saver has a more peaceful mind, a secure future and has control with spending. That delay gratification can be painful but in the long run it is beneficial. Excellent read!