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  • Smart Money

  • The Practical Guide to Personal Finance for Teens and Young Adults: Empower Your Financial Future with Essential Money Skills and Strategies
  • By: Amy Acevedo
  • Narrated by: Kate Jensen
  • Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (24 ratings)

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Smart Money

By: Amy Acevedo
Narrated by: Kate Jensen
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How does a comfortable life without money worries sound to you? Nice, right? Then read on!

You want to grow up knowing that you have the power to achieve all your goals and explore a future of exciting opportunities. Perhaps you want to see the world… Maybe you dream of owning your own business… Or perhaps you can already see your ideal home in your mind’s eye…

All of these things are possible… But they require you to have a bit of financial savviness – and that’s not something many adults have, let alone teenagers.

You’re at the perfect age to soak up all the knowledge you need to make your finances work for you – both now and in the future. And this book is here to help you do just that!

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • The top money myths that are the downfall of so many adults – so you can avoid falling into the same traps
  • Why budgeting isn’t boring – plus the doors it can open… and step-by-step guidance for doing it like a pro
  • How you can use money to get the most out of college life (discover the essential considerations most people miss)
  • What you really want to know – the magical art of making money
  • The secret to affording those big purchases (think your dream car or the perfect home!)
  • The bit most people forget to do – how to set up a financially secure future!
  • Extra resources to help you get a head start on your financial security – everything from books to apps to YouTube channels

And much more.

Maybe money can’t actually buy you happiness, but it can set you up to find it… and you’re about to be among the select few who understand how.

Turn money into your ticket to living the life you want to live. Click "Add to Cart" now.

©2023 Amy Acevedo (P)2023 Amy Acevedo
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A necessity!

As a teacher at high school, this book has been a huge help for many students I teach. We listened to this during Homeroom and had discussions about key topics such as budgeting and credit. The guidance on alternatives to traditional college education was invaluable and a necessity for all teens to listen to. There are some key lessons taught in this book about finance, but the strategies to leveraging money was great! I wish I had these techniques when I was planning to go to college!

The book is also really well sectioned so it is easy to navigate, and bookmark to come back to. This will be a resource on my bookshelf for students for a while! - Recommend!

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More than an average financial guide

This book stands out for me due to several reasons: it explains all matters finance in a simple and easy to relate way. It does not overwhelm you with complicated strategies, but rather empower you with simple steps and solutions everyone should be reminded of, now and then. Such important topics as credit, insurance, emergency funds and much more are covered.
I especially like the "Navigating the World of Cars and Homes" chapter. It's a complex subject teens and young adults tend to overlook and so do their parents in the subject of financial literacy.
It's a great resource of information and I highly recommend this book.

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Very good informations

Though I've read a ton of articles and seen a ton of books on the subject lately, I must admit that the tone of this book drew me in. It provides helpful personal financial advice for the teenage to young adult transition and speaks to young adults on their own terms.
It all makes sense right away because the author uses their language while speaking to the young adult reader. Excellent work!

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Much Needed!

I wish I had this as a teen and/or young adult. Money, finances, saving, and spending are simply one of the most important concepts for adults and the least talked about in school! Acevedo has cultivated a wonder guide that is both understandable for teens and young adults, and holds so much value for your teens future of money. A must read!

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Must Read!

This book is a must-read for anyone eager to secure a financially comfortable and worry-free future. It provides practical insights and step-by-step guidance on debunking money myths, making budgeting exciting, and leveraging financial savvy for college life and beyond. Full of valuable tips on the art of making money, affording significant purchases, and setting up a secure financial future, it's a comprehensive guide that equips readers, especially teenagers, with the essential knowledge to navigate the world of finance successfully

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A must-read for teens

This book is a golden nugget that will help young people build a solid foundation for themselves and build financial habits that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. I am eager to share the tips with my children even before they are teenagers. I love how the book emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and provides all the tools teens need to get started with a simple budget. This book is definitely a great addition to middle school and high school libraries. It really fills a gap that many teens encounter when they start college. Following the advice in this book will definitely make independence a smoother ride.

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Listen to this with my Teens!

I have been playing this on the car ride to and from school with my 2 teens. I think it is great, and it even has started a few conversations with my kids! It teaches valuable lessons of money skills and strategies, and my kids seem a lot more receptive to hearing these strategies from someone other than myself. The narrator does a great job, and I love that the author included fun things like "side hustles", my son especially took an interest in that. Great audiobook!

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Great Resource for Teens

A financial compass that every teenager and young adult should have in their hands. The author's practical guide goes beyond mere money skills, empowering readers to navigate the complexities of personal finance with essential strategies for a secure financial future. This book is a must-read, providing a roadmap that not only educates but instills the confidence needed to make sound financial decisions, setting the stage for a lifetime of fiscal responsibility and success.

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Essential!!

This should be make required for all high schoolers! Great book explaining all the basics about money with the young reader in mind! Recommend!

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Priceless resource for any young adult

Transformative! This book is a financial compass. I only wish I'd had this information when I was younger than I am now. The insights on college life and the art of making money are priceless. A must-read that made finance not only understandable but empowering. It's my go-to guide for turning money into a key to the life I dream of!

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