Building Financial Foundations for Every Age
Understanding how to manage money is a crucial life skill that can set young people on the path to financial success. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essentials of youth finance, offering valuable insights tailored for different age groups.
From learning the basics of budgeting and saving with Money and You! to diving into more advanced topics like investing and credit management with Fund Your Future, these two series will empower students to take control of their financial futures.
Bank Accounts and Borrowing Money
From the Series Money and You!
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
In this high-interest and accessible book, readers will be introduced to the world of bank accounts and borrowing.
How do banks work and what do they do with our money? How do you open a bank account? What are bank statements, interest, overdrafts, credit cards, loans, and mortgages?
Earning Money and Paying Taxes
From the Series Money and You!
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
Discover the ins and outs of earning money and paying taxes.
How do people earn money and what jobs might suit you? What are CVs and salaries? What are taxes and what do governments do with our tax money? Learn the answers to these questions and more!
Paying the Bills
From the Series Money and You!
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
What is rent, a mortgage, or a household budget? Utilities, food, insurance, car costs—what are all the bills we need to pay in our lives? Learn the answers to questions that apply for kids both today and in the future as adults.
Running a Business
From the Series Money and You!
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
How do you start a business? What are business plans, market research, and profit and loss?
What makes a successful businessperson and what happens if your business fails? Delve into these crucial questions for young entrepreneurs and future business owners.
Saving and Investing
From the Series Money and You!
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
Help young people prepare for the future with this highly engaging book about saving and investing.
Topics include how to set savings goals, how to open a savings account, understanding interest, investing in stocks and bonds, and planning for the future with a pension.
Spending and Budgeting
From the Series Money and You!
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
Get a grasp on the vitally important world of spending and budgeting.
Topics include spending with cash or credit cards, being an ethical and savvy consumer, making a budget and understanding needs versus wants, budgeting for now and in the future, and much, much more!
Borrowing Basics
From the Series Fund Your Future
Interest Level: Grade 6 – Grade 12
In a world driven by spending, debt is inevitable.
Borrowing money and getting a credit card can be scary. But there are simple steps everyone can take to build good credit. Learn the risks and rewards of borrowing responsibly through simple strategies and engaging examples.
Dollars and Sense
From the Series Fund Your Future
Interest Level: Grade 6 – Grade 12
Money may not grow on trees, but with practice anyone can learn how to manage and grow their savings.
Managing money is an important skill for every teen to learn. But it can be hard to know where to start. Through engaging examples and practical strategies, discover the ins and outs of budgeting, saving, and investing.
First Job 101
From the Series Fund Your Future
Interest Level: Grade 6 – Grade 12
Finding a job can be overwhelming, even for a seasoned professional.
From writing a cover letter to preparing for interviews, getting a first job can be a challenge. Learn practical steps and strategies for landing that first job and building a lifelong career.
Life after High School
From the Series Fund Your Future
Interest Level: Grade 6 – Grade 12
For most teens, graduating from high school feels like a finish line. But choosing which path to take next can be overwhelming.
High school students are faced with seemingly endless choices for what life after graduation looks like. Explore options for jobs, housing, and further education through practical, easy to follow strategies.
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