Personal Finance for Teens

By: J.R. Orr

Narrated by: Dan Levy

Length: 3 hrs

Publisher's summary

As a parent, you want your teen to grow up financially independent and secure. But in today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget to teach your teens about the importance of managing money. However, it's never too late to start.

Financial skills can be acquired, even without a background in finance or economics. Even better, you don't need to enroll your kids in any formal institution or class. All you need is this teen-friendly personal financing manual to help your kids navigate the complex world of money management.

Inside, you will discover:

• Simple, hands-on, easy-to-follow personal finance concepts to master that your teen will actually enjoy reading.
• Tips and tricks for budgeting, saving, investing, and planning for retirement your teen can quickly start using right away—no need to wait until they're in their 20s or 30s to start building a solid financial foundation.
• Avoid the dangers and pitfalls of student loan debt from ruining your teen’s financial future by making sure to use this debt correctly or avoiding it altogether.
• Inspiring stories that will show your teen how the importance of financial responsibility plays out in the real world.
• A step-by-step guide to helping your teen create a financial plan for the future.
• Practical strategies for building and maintaining good credit that your teen will need in the future—establish a strong credit history and avoid bad debt.
• Creative ways to earn money and build wealth, with guides on how to apply for a job or start entrepreneurship.
• Tons of engaging, interactive activities.

And much more!

Who says learning can't be fun?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 James Orr (P)2023 James Orr

Fantastic book for anyone with a teenager

Personal finances have been SUCH a difficult thing for us to navigate in our house with our teenagers. We have struggled to find resources to help. I am so so happy that Orr wrote this!

What a great resource to help teens from a source that ISNT THEIR PARENTS, so they will LISTEN!! Topics covered include ways to curb, track, and organize spending and saving. The real life examples are fantastic.

Highly recommend!

This is a must read book for teens nowadays

With the growing difficulty for teens to save up and manage their finance, this books offers so much practical advice and guideance, Highli recommend for every teenager out there to give this a listen.

Aimed My Teen Toward Financial Independence

I picked up “Personal Finance for Teens” for my 16-year-old, but honestly, I learned a lot too! The material breaks down the intimidating world of finance into engaging, bite-sized lessons. The stories related in the book made the learning stick, showing real-world applications of financial responsibility. I appreciate the chapter on student loans, a real eye-opener for both of us. The narration was clear and pleasant, making the complex topics easy to follow while driving to school. It’s a refreshing take on teaching financial literacy to teens and has sparked many fruitful discussions between my daughter and me. This isn't just a book; it's a stepping stone to a secure financial future for my teen. Highly recommend for parents looking to educate both themselves and their teens about money matters.

Full of Useful Information!

We have young teens asking questions about money and basic investing. I listened to J.R. Orr's "Personal Finance for Teens" with the kids and thought this audiobook touched on all of their questions and then some. The content definitely sparked some great questions from them and created opportunities for us to delve deeper into certain topics that really interested them. I appreciated the book's clarity and step-by-step approach, making complex financial concepts accessible and easy to understand. The insights shared by Orr are not only practical but tailored to the specific needs and challenges faced by teens. Whether it's budgeting, saving, or understanding financial independence, Orr's book strikes the right balance between being informative and relatable for young minds, making it an essential resource for teens embarking on their financial journey. We enjoyed it!

Creative and Accurate

The author explains in detail how a teenager can become financially literate. He makes the material fun and easy to follow along through the use of real life examples. I really enjoyed listening to the voice of this narrator! Great book, I highly recommend it

Excellent resource

"Personal Finance for Teens" by J.R. Orr is an invaluable resource for both parents and teenagers. In a world where financial literacy is crucial, this audiobook simplifies complex concepts into teen-friendly lessons. Dan Levy's narration keeps it engaging. My teenager not only grasped the fundamentals of budgeting, saving, and investing but also learned about credit and entrepreneurship. The real-world stories added depth to the learning experience. This audiobook is an excellent tool for preparing our youth for a financially secure future.

5 stars and a Caveat

GREAT GREAT narrator for this book. I also have the physical version which together was great for the exercises. We liked listening to it in the car or playing in the background. We could then talk about it. Especially about starting your own business. So worth listening to and it opens up conversation so you can pause the audio and talk about it. WELL DONE and recommended.

Must Have Guide for Our Youth!

Using easy to identify simple examples, Teens who are interested in learning how to budget are given specific directions on achieving financial savings goals. Very well said audiobook

Set Yourself Up For Financial Success!

Looking for a way to teach your teenager about personal finance that doesn't involve eye rolls or boredom? Look no further than Personal Finance for Teens. This audiobook takes complex financial concepts and breaks them down into simple, hands-on lessons that your teen will actually enjoy listening to. With tips and tricks for budgeting, saving, investing, and planning for retirement, your teen can start building a solid financial foundation right away. But this audiobook goes beyond just teaching basic financial skills; it also helps your teen avoid the dangers and pitfalls of student loan debt and provides inspiring stories to demonstrate the importance of financial responsibility in the real world. With step-by-step instructions for creating a financial plan and practical strategies for building and maintaining good credit, Personal Finance for Teens is an essential guide to helping your teenager achieve financial success.

Really helpful!

As a 20 year old I related to this book massively. It was really good to listen to the many different ways that money can be saved and how the little changes in life can make a huge difference for your future. Well written and narrated.