Want to give your kids a shot at financial freedom? Jean Chatzky can help.
Aimed at the middle-school set, “Not Your Parents’ Money Book” arose from Chatzky’s talks with students across the United States. What they wanted to know was fairly pragmatic: How much does it cost to live independently? What kind of job would I need to do that? What’s wrong with the economy? What’s a recession? Why can’t the government just print more dollars?
“Kids haven’t learned that money is a limited resource,” Chatzky told me.
Incidentally, the author practices what she preaches: Her own two teenagers must use their weekly allowances to pay for things like movies, video games and gasoline. This forces them “into the position of having to choose among things,” Chatzky says.
Just like the grownups.
This book would make a good gift for the child in your life, or a swell addition to your school or church library. I expect that teachers of tweens could get some decent ideas for lesson plans from it, too.
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Sounds like something I could use myself and share with others.
Oh man my youngest needs this even though he is graduating this year
My sixteen-year-old grandson could use this, not because he is irresponsible, but because he is 16. He does have to use his own money for iTunes and other frivolities. I am not sure about the rest.
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My youngest (15 year-old) needs this.
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We thought we were teaching our kids about money cause we were always so careful with ours, but I don’t think we did so good. *sigh* Maybe this will help. 🙂
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Kids aren’t born knowing how to manage money, they must learn it. Great giveaway!
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As a middle school teacher, I’m very interested in reading this book, possibly for use as a resource in the classroom.
I have really enjoyed your travel tales.
Another interesting read by Jean. Would love to win it.
I have 15 nieces and nephews. They could all use this.
That’s nice of you to suggest the winner donating to the library. Count me in.
Of course I see you and your daughter’s I Pick Up Pennies on email.
I love reading personal finance books.
love Chatzky’s books, and my kids could use this one.
Can’t have enough financial information in these times.
I’ve got nieces and nephews who could use this.
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I would love to give this to my nephew. He loves to read and I would love it if he learned how hard money is to come by.
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This is a book I need to read.
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This would be a nice intro to personal finance for my soon to be 11 y.o. niece.
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Pick me!! My 14 year old niece is already so tight it is almost scary, but I am sure she has more to learn!
I need this for my sister!
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Ideal for my teenage daughter!
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Sounds like a wonderful guide for young people.
This sounds like a great book! I’ll most likely get it if I don’t win it. 🙂
My kids are 5 and 7 and by the time they leave the nest, I want them to have a good understanding (and healthy respect) for money.
I will probably buy this for my grandchildren if I don’t win.
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Sounds interesting!
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I have a 16 yr old son and a 13 yr old daughter. My husband is dreaming of retiring. Needless to say, we could use all the help we can get around here! 🙂
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I like Jean Chatzky, and would love to give this to my nephews. Thanks!
My 2 teenage girls could really use this!
Will give this book to my sister and brother-in-law for their kids.
Another great giveaway. Love to win this.
My nieces and nephews could use this!