| 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 | |
| Other Plastic: Debit Cards, Prepaid Cards, Gift Cards, And More | p. 295 |
| What You Need To Know About Credit | p. 253 |
| Borrowing Basics | p. 273 |
| Choosing A Credit Card | p. 283 |
| 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 |