The Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens : Straight Talk on Making, Saving, and Spending Your Own Money

You're no idiot, of course. Money's always on your mind-if you're not working to make more, you're wondering where it all went. Will you have to give up movies and CDs to get your bank account to grow? Play it smart and you can have it all! Whether you're saving for something big-like college-or wondering why you're always broke, this info-packed book has the answers you need. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Money for Teens can show you how to: -Stop the bleeding! Easy ways to get a grip on your expenses. -Make sense of bank and credit card statements. -Save up for college or a car and still have cash for fun. -Work wise and shop smart-get the most from your money. -Pay less for the things you buy-even designer labels! -Learn what it takes to be a teen entrepreneur. You’re no idiot, of course. Money’s always on your mind; if you’re not working to make more, you’re wondering where it all went. Will you have to give up movies and CDs to get your bank account to grow? Play it smart and you can have it all! Whether you’re saving for something big like college or wondering why you're always broke, this info-packed book has the answers you need. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Money for Teens can show you how to: • Stop the bleeding! Easy ways to get a grip on your expenses. • Make sense of bank and credit card statements. • Work wise and shop smart; get the most of your money. • Pay less for the things you buy—even designer labels! • Learn what it takes to be a teen entrepreneur. You're no idiot, of course. Money's always on your mind; if you're not working to make more, you're wondering where it all went. Will you have to give up movies and CDs to get your bank account to grow? Play it smart and you can have it all! Whether you're saving for something big like college or wondering why you're always broke, this info-packed book has the answers you need. 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens' can show you how to: -Stop the bleeding! Easy ways to get a grip on your expenses. -Make sense of bank and credit card statements. -Work wise and shop smart; get the most of your money. -Pay less for the things you buy - even designer labels! -Learn what it takes to be a teen entrepreneur. Teens are spending record amounts of money and receiving bigger allowances from their families, but most are clueless about how to handle or save money, responsibly use ATMs, credit cards and checking accounts. This guide can help add it all up so teens can get set for solid financial futures Provides information about how to get money, how to save it and how to spend it, and provides tips for budgeting, starting a business, and investing.