Top 10 Secrets for Managing Credit Cards and Paying Bills Successfully (A Student's Guide to Financial Empowerment, 4)

Most teens learn about managing credit and other financial matters from their parents, but with the average American family carrying more than 7,000 dollars in credit card debt, teens clearly need additional sources of information about personal finance. In this book, the author shares ten simple rules, or "secrets," for managing bills successfully and avoiding the debt trap. With clear explanations, a helpful glossary, and fascinating financial facts, it can help teens build a foundation for a healthy financial future. You might not need a credit card Read the fine print Due dates matter Paying the minimum is a major mistake Read statements and bills Keep that bill: at least for a while Cash advances are too good to be true Pick up the phone Be careful with personal information Always think ahead. A guide to help teenagers manage their bills.