Financial Literacy for Teens

by Chad Foster, Rising Books

Genres: School, Young Adult

Paperback

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Ryan Nicolai :) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Behind my goal so I’m going to count this.. I will catch up!!

[Cam Croft · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book can be very helpful for some teens looking to improve their financial literacy. Sadly I am no one of those teens. I have been lucky to have parents that have tried their best to instill good money habits into me from a very young age. About the book itself, I still feel like it is a good read. The vocabulary was well chosen and the author didn't just throw in complex jargon but more simple and understandable words. I am still working on incorporating some of the skills in this book, like needs vs wants and spending less then I make. I spend way to much on eating out and unnecessary things just to have fun. I would recommend this book to teens who have no idea where to start on their financial literacy journey.

[Mitzi Moore · Rating 2 out of 5]

Common sense, in 12-pt font. Some teens might find this book helpful. I received much of this advice (buy insurance, spend less than you earn, save for retirement, buy used cars, etc.) from one workshop upon college graduation, when my school offered "Disorientation" classes.

My copy of this book is autographed, as the author was the keynote speaker at a training today. He is a fabulous speaker--very inspiring.

[Maddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would definitely recommend this book for young adults and teens. Super helpful and very straightforward. He talked to the reader like a friend and dumbed it down enough to where all the terms and ideas were super easy to grasp. In my personal opinion, this book is definitely better for 16-21 and I would recommend "Rich Dad Poor Dad" for maybe 18-up. This book is much easier to understand than "Rich Dad Poor Dad" with it being way more straightforward and more of a direct approach with less opinions. Another positive for me was that I just overall liked Chad's attitude more than Robert's almost considered snobby tude haha.

[Amanda Raye Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fast read with basic, practical information kids need to be successful. This is a great book to establish a financial foundation.

[Annette Wagoner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for teens. It is easy to read and filled with lots of basic information. If your teen hasn't had financial literacy taught in school, then this is a must have book.

[HannahBeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice straightforward introduction.

[Silver · Rating 5 out of 5]

AGE 17 11/21/2024
The trajectory of my life is forever changed.

[Scott Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good listing of ideas designed to get teenagers started on the road of life. Some things are a little basic, others are right on the money, so to speak. The ideas in this book will help people start thinking about money in the right way to get a good start. There is a lot of uncommon sense in this book.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great and useful book by Chad Foster. With a poor economy, this book would be especially helpful to the teenagers our lives! Contains practical tips and tools for becoming financially successful as a teenager.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book for a financial literacy class, and I found it very helpful. I liked how it was set up. There was enough humor to keep me interested in a boring topic. I would recamend this to any teenager who wants to know more about how to handle their money smartly.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick read, but sometimes it feels like it was intended for nine year olds rather than teens. VERY informal and chatty type writing. Some of the information is really good (if basic) but some is pretty sketchy. I liked when he used personal examples.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for my Financial Lit. class. The humor and the stories in this were great! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to know how to handle money smartly. I liked it.