The Money Club: A Teenage Guide to Financial Literacy

by Jasmine Brown

"When am I going to use this in the real world?" That was the question that started it all. Ms. Brown is a young, passionate teacher who has learned in her few years of teaching that good educators can have a life-long/positive impact on their students. One day during class, Brandon, the class clown, has a monumental outburst that changes the course of her teaching career forever. His question becomes the driving force of Ms. Brown's journey to change the way financial education is taught in high schools. This Teenage Guide to Financial Literacy switches up even the most daunting of topics with entertaining stories and real-life inspired classroom scenarios. Ms. Brown's user-friendly guide offers practical advice and open conversation on every aspect of money and money management, covering critical topics such as bank accounts, living on a budget, credit cards, and how to manage money after high school. This true story inspired book for young adults is a step-by-step look at developing financial literacy - How to begin your financial journey - Start the conversation on finances at home - Prepare to make financial decisions on your own after high school - Lower the amount of student loan debt you take on - Life on a budget - Your relationship with money - Why almost all debt is bad - Savings - Credit card debt - Early investing - Exercises for budgeting - Tips to avoid impulse spending - Money management This guide openly and honestly discusses topics including budgeting, investing, starting a business, college without debt, and much more. Accessible, easy to follow, and entertaining to read, this is a book that parents and teachers should ensure finds its way into the hands of every teenager. Do you want to achieve something? Learn how to get financially ready for college? Save for a car? Stay out of debt or invest in your future? Get started now. Whether you are a teenager with small or big ambitions, a parent, or a teacher trying to encourage your students, The Money A Teenage Guide to Financial Literacy will get you started.

188 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

About the author

A graduate from NC State and native of Holly Springs, NC, Jasmine released her first book ‘The Money Club’ in early 2020. With a competitive family and a lover of football, swimming, and dance, her passion in sports continues with coaching. While building connections with her student athletes, Jasmine recognized the importance of access to financial literacy for young adults. With that in mind she founded the non-profit organization FACTS for Youth. FACTS provides workshops to assist teens in their first step toward financial success and independence into adulthood. Her next project, geared toward grade school children, is currently in progress with plans to release this year.

Reviews

[Natalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book makes you feel like if you where the actual student siting in class. I loved it for my daughter and she now knows so many new things. She/we now know so much like college funds, banking, saving, W-4 slips etc. I recommend buying this book either for yourself or someone younger or older you know that might need this or could learn this type of stuff so that they can manage their life better and strive.