Table of Contents

	Preface	p. ix
	Earning Money
	Facts About The Money In Your Wallet	p. 3
	Do You Get An Allowance?	p. 19
	Jobs For Teens	p. 23
	Finding A Summer Job Or Intership	p. 31
	Want To Be Your Own Boss?	p. 37
	Tax Information For Students	p. 51
	Managing Your Money
	Making Your Money Grow	p. 67
	Preparing A Budget	p. 77
	Banking Basics	p. 85
	Electronic Banking	p. 93
	Avoiding Costly Banking Mistakes	p. 101
	Managing Your Savings Account	p. 113
	What You Should Know About Checking Accounts	p. 121
	Insurance: Protecting Your Assets	p. 145
	Another Good Use Of Your Money: Helping Others	p. 153
	Being A Savvy Consumer
	Shopping And Impulse Buying	p. 165
	It's On Sale, But Is It A Good Deal?	p. 171
	Online Shopping: A Guide For E-Consumers	p. 179
	Payment Options For Purchases	p. 183
	Facts For Consumers: How To Right A Wrong	p. 191
	What You Should Know About Warranties And Service Contracts	p. 201
	Shopping For A Cell Phone Plan	p. 215
	Buying A Computer	p. 221
	Buying Jewelry	p. 229
	Buying Your First Car	p. 237
	CD, Book, And Video Buying Clubs	p. 243
	Using Credit And Credit Cards
	What You Need To Know About Credit	p. 253
	Borrowing Basics	p. 273
	Choosing A Credit Card	p. 283
	Other Plastic: Debit Cards, Prepaid Cards, Gift Cards, And More	p. 295
	Installment Loans	p. 301
	Car Loans	p. 305
	Education Loans	p. 309
	Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
	Avoid Out-Of-Control Debt	p. 321
	Watch Out For Predatory Lending Practices	p. 329
	If Your Credit, ATM, Or Debit Cards Are Lost Or Stolen	p. 337
	Identity Theft And Identity Fraud	p. 341
	Con Artists Want Your Money: Avoid These Scams And Schemes	p. 351
	Avoid Modeling Scams	p. 373
	Travel Fraud: Avoiding A Spring Break Bust	p. 377
	Gambling: Don't Bet On Winning	p. 385
	If You Need More Information
	Online Money Management Tools	p. 391
	Resources For Financial Information	p. 397
	Index	p. 409

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