Money and teens

the long version

"Learn the most essential money skills before you: Hand over your credit card ; take out a student loan ; sign up for a cell phone contract ; apply for a car loan ; start a job ; buy one more thing online. Practical, no-nonsense ways to manage your money so you waste less and have more. this book offers real-life skills you can use right away, not fake promises to make you rich or to find "easy money". Learn how to avoid the money minefields waiting for you at every turn. Don't waste another dime on fees, sneaky retailer pricing games, and online come-ons. Master the most essential money skills--not therory-- and apply them right away. Use your new, money skills to get the things you want: Computer ; Car ; College education."--Back cover.