High School Finance

Financial freedom is everybody’s end goal. But unfortunately, not everyone gets to achieve it because of the wrong information, wrong habits, or both. Whether you’re born into poverty or with a silver spoon, financial independence is within your reach if you practice the right money habits.

A Financial Times Book of the Month pick for April! Is it worth swimming in shark-infested waters to surf a 50-foot, career-record wave? Is it riskier to make an action movie or a horror movie? Should sex workers forfeit 50 percent of their income for added security or take a chance and keep the...

Discover the ins and outs of personal finance—in a language you can actually understand—with these clear, straightforward definitions and explanations of all things finance from income and assets to credit, loans, and debt, to stocks, bonds, money markets, and more. The personal finance book...

Turn Money Lessons into an Unforgettable Adventure! This is not your typical reference guide! What if your child could learn about budgeting and credit without boring lectures—and instead, through a thrilling, interactive story? Smart Money Skills for Teens: An Interactive Adventure in Budgeting and Credit puts teens and tweens in the driver’s seat, letting them navigate real-world money decisions in a risk-free way. Along the way, they’ll discover the power of smart money habits—or learn what happens when finances spiral out of control! Inside this book, your child will: Make ...

Most Gen Z “money advice” sounds like boomers yelling at you to stop buying lattes. Meanwhile, you’re paying for gym, Spotify, Netflix, cloud storage, random apps you forgot about, plus late‑night delivery and impulse buys that somehow add up to “how am I broke again?” a week before payday. You were never really taught how to handle money in the world you actually live in, but you’re still blamed for not magically knowing what to do. This book starts from a simple idea: it’s not really your fault you’re bad with money. School didn’t teach you. Your parents probably ...

It was supposed to be one night. But I wanted more. I always do. Lucky for me she ends up being my newest employee shortly after our rendezvous. Or maybe luck has nothing to do with it. Something seems off—hopefully her clothes. There’s no way we can take things farther now that she’s under me. At the company of course. But then she ends up pregnant and I’m honestly not sure it’s mine. Brilliantly, I tell her that. And now I have to go from Johnny-all-night to a persistent playboy to get her back. Midnight is soon to strike at the masquerade ball. And the love of a lifetime is ...

Ever wish someone taught you personal finance as a teenager? Are you looking for a thoughtful and impactful gift? Personal Finance for Teens and Young Adults is an excellent choice. This book is perfect for teenagers and young adults who are just starting to navigate the world of money, or for anyone you want to equip with essential life skills. This book serves as a practical financial roadmap, transforming complex topics into clear, actionable steps. It helps young individuals understand how to manage pocket money effectively and build lasting wealth. What the readers will learn: Chapter ...

Any group of people expected to work synergistically needs a system that structures their interactions. That system is “governance.” The Pragmatist’s Guide to Governance takes a first principles approach to exploring the ways governance structures affect the humans living under them (and vice versa), with a special focus on how human psychology interacts with the structures that facilitate our interaction with other people.

Smart Teen Investor A beginner-friendly guide to help teens understand investing, grow wealth, and think like a young CEO. ✔️ What You'll Learn Inside This Book: 📈 Investing made simple — understand stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds in a way that makes sense 💼 Think like an investor — learn how smart teens analyze risk, time, and opportunity 💰 How money grows over time — the power of compound interest and starting early 🏦 Where and how to invest — step-by-step basics on opening investment accounts (even as a teen) 📊 Real-world stories and case studies to show ...

Tired of being broke while your parents tell you to “just save”? Yeah, that advice doesn’t cut it anymore. Here’s the truth: school won’t teach you how to handle money. Your parents probably wish they’d learned this stuff earlier. But you? You’ve got a chance to get ahead now — while you’re still young. This isn’t another boring finance manual full of dusty tips like “skip lattes” or “make a chart.” Please. No one’s reading that. This is the book that actually shows you how to earn, save, and invest money in today’s world — the one with apps, online side ...

Transform your life with this essential guide and empathetic companion. It makes your parenting journey easy and enjoyable while enabling your tween to thrive in middle school and life.

Smart Money Skills for Teens & Families Collection (2-Book Bundle) The Complete Guide to Teen Financial Literacy with Parent Support and Family Learning Raise money-smart teens — and learn together. This two-book bundle teaches budgeting for teenagers, teen investing for beginners, and how to build credit early — plus AI money tools and step-by-step parent support. What it is: A practical family financial literacy system. Teens get the clearest path to financial literacy, and parents get a simple playbook to coach and learn with confidence. Book 1: Smart Money Skills for Teens • ...

Worried About Your Teen’s Financial Future in the UK? Equip Them with the Skills to Succeed Today! As a parent, the thought of your teen's future can be overwhelming. Are you confident they can manage their finances independently, or do you find yourself worrying about their ability to make smart financial decisions without falling into debt? While it's natural to offer support during tough times, it’s crucial to empower them with the financial skills they’ll need to thrive—especially as they prepare for adulthood. This comprehensive guide to personal finance in the UK will provide ...

Finding a dead body on the 5th hole of the golf course when you’re out for an early morning walk is enough to make you never want to play the game again. Particularly when it looks like the murder weapon lying on the ground next to the victim is a 4-iron! When the new police detective in Lindsay, Kansas, asks Kat Denham to help him with the golf club murder case, she readily agrees. Little does she know that when she determines who the murderer is, it will affect her so strongly she’ll decide to quit her career as a private investigator and go back full-time to being Sexy Cissy, the ...

From the New York Times-bestselling author of Unintended Consequences comes another bold and contrarian book by the man who famously defended capitalism and the one percent at the height of the Occupy movement. Conventional wisdom says income inequality is rising and harmful to nearly...

A leading economist makes the case that college is still a smart investment, and reveals how to increase the odds of your degree paying off. “Full of easy-to-understand advice grounded in deep expertise and research.”—Martin West, William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Education, Harvard...

Examines major myths informing American education and explores how educators can better serve students, increase college retention rates, and develop alternatives to college that don’t disadvantage students on the basis of race or income Each year, as the founding headmaster of the Boston Arts...

A Fighting Chance was created to address the lack of financial literacy in high school curriculums around the world, leaving young people unequipped to manage their finances as they enter the work world. As youth enter their financial lives, it is critical that they have the foundational knowledge and tools to make sound financial decisions that build wealth through measured risk-taking and financial strategy.

Taking common sense lessons from the working Blacksmith, this small audiobook walks through the foundation of personal finance. In an efficient but unique and understandable way, it explains the mechanics of how money works. It points out common financial pitfalls and shows you how to avoid them. This audiobook shows that, with relatively little effort and a few good decisions, you can set yourself up for success instead of failure. It also outlines the incredible results that are possible with some extra work and some imagination.

Money Smart Teen Master money, build real wealth, and stay ahead for life Are you a teen — or the parent of one — who’s ready to take control of money instead of letting money control you? Money Smart Teen is the ultimate guide for young people who want more freedom, confidence, and power over their financial future. Whether you’re just starting to save, earning your first income, or dreaming big, this book will give you the tools to grow your money mindset step by step.💡 Inside you’ll discover: ✅ How to budget using simple formulas like 50/30/20 ✅ Why saving early builds ...