Young Investors
More than ever before, it pays to teach kids the skills they need to manage their money, now and in the future. We hope the following links and resources will help you introduce your children or students to the idea of responsible money management.
Books
Parents
- Making Allowances: A Dollars and sense Guide to teaching Kids About Money
- Lermitte, Paul. McGraw-Hill, 2002. ISBN 0071398287
- Money Doesn't Grow on Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children
- Godfrey, Neale S. Fireside, 1994. ISBN 0671798057
- Raising Money Smart Kids: What They Need to Know About Money and How to tell Them
- Bodnar, Janet. Dearborn Trade, 2005. ISBN 1419505165
- Money Sense For Kids
- Hollis Page, Harman. Barrons Ednl Series, 2004. ISBN 0764128949
Kids
- The Toothpaste Millionaire
- Merrill, Jean. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1999. ISBN 0395960630
- Amelia Works It Out
- Moss, Marissa. Pleasant Company Publications, 2000. ISBN1584850809
- Ultimate Kids Money Book
- Godfrey, Neale S. Simon & Schuster, 2002. ISBN 0689814895
Links
- Money Savvy Generation - Helping Kids Get Smart About Money(external link)
- Your Money Network
- Street Cents
- Financial Planners Standards Council - Educating Youth
- Junior Achievement
- Make It Your Biz_Niz!
Financial Fitness Challenge
Winner
This year's winner of the Financial Fitness Challenge is Acadia University student Raphael Schaefer; shown here receiving his cash prize. Look out for next year's contest in April, 2009.
Financial Fitness Challenge - Test your knowledge of budgeting, saving and investing. Designed for teachers and students ages 15 - 21, but for all!