A guide outlining how math is used in everyday situations such as banking, using credit, and buying a car. Offers tips on ways to avoid problems with money.
what everyone should know about wealth and prosperity
Gwartney, James D
2005
Presents an introduction to economics, including information on competitive markets, individual initiatives, economic progress, and the role of limited government, as well as a guide to the twelve essential elements of practical personal finance.
Contains a number of ideas for kids on how to earn and save money, and explains the nature of money, how it can be invested, mutual funds, stock market, inflation, and more.
Provides information about stocks and bonds, explaining the difference between the two, discussing government oversight of stocks and bonds, and including discussion of how to read a stock chart, the economy, and saving.
A young person's guide to investing. Explains why people make investments, their risks and rewards, and the differences in short- and long-term investment strategies.
Explains different types of investing--savings accounts, bonds, stocks, and mutual funds--and provides information to help make decisions on each kind of investment.