Title:
Money matters : a guide to saving, spending, and everything in between
Author:
Publication Date:
2024
Publication Information:
Larkspur, CA : Rebel Girls, Inc., [2024]
©2024
Physical Description:
144 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9798889640301
Abstract:
"Financial literacy is a key indicator of success later in life, and these habits start forming as early as age 7! Teach your child the building blocks of all things personal finance with this fun and informative guidebook, part of the Growing Up Powerful series from Rebel Girls! 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. Through quizzes, tips from experts, and stories and advice from girls around the world, they'll get a firm footing in financial literacy. They will learn: How to create a budget, How a credit card works, What investing is and how to start, When to spend and when to save, The truth about pay gaps, How to create a business plan, And much more!"-- Provided by publisher.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
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.
Language:
English
Added Corporate Author:
Audience:
8-12 years.
Grades 3-7.
