Money Still Doesn't Grow on Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Teenagers and Young Adults - Softcover

Godfrey, Neale S.; Richards, Tad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579548512 ISBN 13: 9781579548513

Publisher: Rodale Pr, 2004

Synopsis

The best-selling author of Money Doesn't Grow on Trees offers parents a helpful approach to teach their teenagers the value and meaning of money, explaining how to deal with teen attitudes and expectations about money, curb excesses, help them develop essential financial wisdom, understand family finances and budgeting, and manage their own money. Original. 60,000 first printing.

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About the Author

Neale S. Godfrey is the chairman of the Children's Financial Network, the founder of the First Children's Bank, and the former president of the First Women's Bank. She has sold nearly 1 million copies of her previous books, including two New York Times bestsellers, Money Doesn't Grow on Trees and A Penny Saved.

From the Back Cover

A Teenager and His Money Will Soon Be Parted Unless ...

Now you can do the seemingly impossible: transform your spendthrift teenagers into financially responsible young adults.

With Neale S. Godfrey's fresh, practical, inspiring advice, you'll discover:

- How to help your teen choose his first car, the right bank, a safe credit card, a clothing budget, or a great summer job
- How much your child should work during high school and college
- Where, when, and how to leave a proper tip, find bargains, dress properly for an interview, and more
- PLUS: fun quizzes and step-by-step worksheets for you and your teen to plan and create a stable financial future

"Contemporary teenagers may know a lot about the birds and the bees, but they still need a lot of help when it comes to money and finance. This book will help both parents and children understand the opportunities and dangers of a complicated world."--David Rockefeller, former chairman of the Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.

"Neale Godfrey is a trailblazer when it comes to teaching our kids financial skills that should last a lifetime. Her latest book is chock-full of important and concise information regarding savings and checking accounts, credit and debit cards, taxes, and investments. It's an important guide to financial security."--U.S. Senator Jon S. Corzine, New Jersey

"As a former banker, a mother of two, and a national speaker, Neale is uniquely qualified to guide parents of teenagers in the complex challenge of teaching their children financial responsibility."--Susan Cole, director of the American Bankers Association Education Foundation

Neale S. Godfrey is the chairman of the Children's Financial Network, the founder of the First Children's Bank, and the former president of the First Women's Bank. She has sold nearly 1 million copies of her previous books, including two New York Times bestsellers, Money Doesn't Grow on Trees and n0 A Penny Saved.

Cover design by Tara Long
Cover illustration by Ingo Fast

Edition details

• Publisher: Rodale Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579548512
• ISBN 13: 9781579548513
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304