Understanding Youth Finance: A Kid's Guide to Saving, Budgeting, and Investing

Book excerpt: Understanding Youth Finance: A Kid’s Guide to Saving, Budgeting, and Investing is a practical and engaging book that teaches young learners how to manage their finances efficiently. Written by a financial professional with years of experience in the field, this book covers a wide range of topics related to personal finance, including budgeting, saving, investing, and more. Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and effective exercises, this guide shows readers how to create a budget, track their spending, and save money for both short and long-term goals. It also explores different types of investment options, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, and provides tips and other insight on how real wealth is created. With its user-friendly approach and actionable advice, this guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to take control of their finances and build a secure financial future. The following statistics are presented by Opp Loans (https://www. opploans. com/oppu/articles/scary-financial-facts/): (1) 61 percent of Americans don’t have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency, (2) 40 percent of student loan borrowers are expected to go into default by 2023, (3) 38 percent of US households have credit card debt, (4) 33 percent of American adults have $0 saved for retirement.