Cash, Credit and Credit Repair Information for Teens, Fourth Edition provides an updated look at how teens can earn and manage money.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1 | Earning Money
• Chapter 1—The Five Principles of Making Money
• Chapter 2—Career Exploration and Skill Development
• Chapter 3—Working during College
• Chapter 4—Summer Employment: A Snapshot of Teen Workers
• Chapter 5—Apprenticeship and Internship
• Chapter 6—Scholarships for Students
• Chapter 7—Want to Be Your Own Boss?
• Chapter 8—Tax Information for Students
• Part 2 | Managing Your Money
• Chapter 9—Essential Money Management
• Chapter 10—How Parents Can Help Teens Manage Money
• Chapter 11—Preparing a Budget
• Chapter 12—Building an Emergency Fund
• Chapter 13—Banking Basics
• Chapter 14—Choosing and Using the Right Bank Account
• Chapter 15—What You Should Know about Checking Accounts
• Chapter 16—Savings and Investment
• Chapter 17—Another Good Use of Your Money: Helping Others
• Part 3 | Managing Credit and Debt
• Chapter 18—What You Need to Know about Credit
• Chapter 19—Credit Reports and Credit Scores
• Chapter 20—Using Credit Wisely
• Chapter 21—Credit Repair
• Chapter 22—Choosing and Managing a Credit Card
• Chapter 23—Other Plastic: Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Charge Cards, and Prepaid Cards
• Chapter 24—Loan Options for People under 18
• Chapter 25—Understanding the Difference between Secured and Unsecured Loans
• Chapter 26—Dealing with Debt
• Chapter 27—Prepayment Penalty
• Chapter 28—Seeking Credit Counseling
• Chapter 29—Credit/Debt and Your Consumer Rights
• Part 4 | Smart Spending
• Chapter 30—Impulse Buying
• Chapter 31—Social Media and Opinion-Based Shopping
• Chapter 32—Shopping for High-Speed Internet Service
• Chapter 33—Buying a Car
• Chapter 34—Taking Your Money on a Trip
• Chapter 35—Facts for Consumers: How to Right a Wrong
• Part 5 | Understanding Latest Trends in Financial Technology
• Chapter 36—What Is Financial Technology?
• Chapter 37—Electronic Banking
• Chapter 38—Online Shopping: A Guide for E-consumers
• Chapter 39—Cryptocurrency
• Part 6 | Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
• Chapter 40—Avoiding Common Mistakes with Money
• Chapter 41—Watch Out for Predatory Lending Practices
• Chapter 42—If Your Credit, ATM, or Debit Cards Are Lost or Stolen
• Chapter 43—Identity Theft and Identity Fraud
• Chapter 44—Con Artists Want Your Money: Avoid These Scams and Schemes
• Chapter 45—Telemarketing Scams
• Chapter 46—Avoiding and Reporting Scams
• Part 7 | If You Need More Help or Information
• Chapter 47—Resources for Financial Information