Kumon Managing Your Money: Personal Finance for Kids

ISBN: 1953845185

Author: Kumon Publishing

Condition: New

Managing Your Money is designed to teach tweens who are just beginning to earn and spend money independently the basics of personal finance, including earning, saving, budgeting, and investing. Each topic is introduced in a friendly and inviting comic book format. Tweens will learn everything they need to know to responsibly earn, spend, and save money, use credit, open a bank account, and plan for their future. Managing Your Money is also chock full of fun and challenging activities that require readers to apply some math skills, do their own research, and create plans to achieve their financial goals. In an age where most children no longer learn the basics of home economics in the classroom, Managing Your Money bridges a vital knowledge gap. Topics covered include: EARNING Careers Salary and hourly work Social security, income tax and other benefits Gross income and net income SPENDING Being a smart shopper Budgeting Methods of payment Taxes and tips SAVING Ways to save Interest Inflation Setting goals ADVANCED MONEY MANAGEMENT Credit cards Loans Investing Insurance