Teen Financial Literacy

Interested in learning about budgeting, credit cards, taxes and more? Here you will find books in our collection, as well as websites for online courses, videos, activities and games.

Updated May 30, 2023
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First to a million : a teenager's guide to achieving early financial independence
Sheeks, Dan
Paper Book
Change the way you look at money before you turn 20--and become a FI Freak! Most teenagers are told about only one financial path: Work until you're old and then retire. But what if you want to spend your adult life traveling, creating, or bettering the world instead of working all day,...
Teen guide to credit and debt
Blohm, Craig E.
Paper Book
Credit can be a valuable tool for building a solid financial future. But the misuse of credit can quickly become a nightmare of spiraling debt and ruined credit ratings. The teenage years are ideal for learning about the value of credit and the dangers of debt. In this book, teens will learn about...
Managing money
Blohm, Craig E.
Paper Book
Most teens admit they know nothing about managing money. Money management is not a mystery, but it does take motivation and the cultivation of good habits. Managing Your Money provides solid information and guidance. Real-world examples, relevant facts, and fully documented quotes from teens and...
Living on a budget
Huddleston, Emma
Paper Book
Balancing spending and earnings may sound simple, but it can be a difficult process for many people. Building a responsible budget can help secure a safe financial future. Living on a Budget looks at why a budget is important, discusses ways to think about income and expenses, and provides budgeting...
Teen guide to saving and investing
Currie, Stephen
Paper Book
Financial experts suggest that everyone put together a realistic plan to save money. This applies to adults and teens alike. Experts also recommend making careful investments. But how do you develop a savings plan? And how exactly do investments work? This book gives teens information about saving,...
Paying for college
Gagne, Tammy
Paper Book
College is one of the biggest expenses people will face in their lives. Paying for it can be a major challenge. Paying for College looks at the options people have after high school, discusses the importance of planning, and looks at how students can apply for scholarships, grants, and loans.
Teen guide to financial literacy
Ferry, Joseph
Paper Book
Money management is an essential skill for young people. From learning how to build a budget and use a credit card to applying for a car loan and renting an apartment, teens will get a valuable introduction to the information they need to be successful later in life.
Investment options for teens
Gagne, Tammy.
Paper Book
A Booklist Top Ten Financial Series for Youth. A Junior Library Guild Selection. Investing may sound like a complicated endeavor meant only for adults, but it can be a great way for young people to prepare for the future as well. By learning the basics of investing now, you can use tools like...
Financial literacy for millennials : a practical guide to managing your financial life for teens, college students, and young adults
Smith, Andrew O.
Paper Book
A modern primer on consumer finance and personal money management intended for readers aged 15 to 30, this guide can also serve as a primary text for high school, college, or adult education courses on personal finance. There is growing awareness that teaching consumers more about finance...
Teen guide to jobs and taxes
Currie, Stephen
Paper Book
Plenty of teenagers want to get a job in their chosen field. But how do you go about getting one? How do you make sure you can keep it and move on to bigger and better things? And what taxes are there on the income from a job? This book helps teens understand jobs and taxes and how they work.
Teen guide to paying for college
Mooney, Carla
Paper Book
With the cost of college higher than ever, paying for college is not easy for the average family. For many families, financial aid bridges the gap between what they can afford and the cost of college. In this book, teens will learn how to navigate the college funding maze, using grants, scholarships...
Saving and investing
London, Martha
Paper Book
Keeping your money safe is always a good idea. So is making it grow over time. Saving and Investing discusses reasons to save and invest, examines how people can save their money wisely, and looks at ways to invest.
More than money : how economic inequality affects everything
Dyer, Hadley
Paper Book
Economic inequality affects everybody. No matter how rich or poor you are, economic inequality impacts every aspect of your life--the place where you live, the opportunities you experience, the healthcare you get, the education you receive. More Than Money breaks down why the rich seem to...
Money matters for teens : advice on spending and saving, managing income, and paying for college
Vitzthum, Virginia
Paper Book
In Money Matters for Teens, young writers discuss their financial fears and the strategies they've learned to help them spend their money wisely, save for the future, and pay for college. The gap between the richest and the poorest Americans has been growing for decades,...
The young adult's guide to investing : a practical guide to finance that helps young people plan, save, and get ahead
Pivnick, Rob
Paper Book
Learn all about saving and compounding, budgeting, debt, negotiations, and more in this ultimate guide to finances and money! It's never too early to start saving those dollars! This extensive guide is perfect for teenagers, millennials, and even adults who want to learn more...
Credit cards and loans
Gagne, Tammy
Paper Book
From buying a candy bar with a credit card to signing a mortgage on a house, at some point everyone will need to deal with credit and debt. Learning how to make smart choices now can help people save lots of money down the road. Credit Cards and Loans explains how these financial tools work and how...
https://playmoneysmart.fdic.gov/games

"How Money Smart Are You?" is a suite of 14 games and related resources about everyday financial topics. It’s based on FDIC’s award-winning Money Smart program.

https://www.ngpf.org/arcade/

Free online games to teach students about money. There are games on budgeting, paying for college, insurance, and more.

How to money : your ultimate visual guide to the basics of finance
Chatzky, Jean Sherman
Paper Book
*As featured on Live with Kelly and Ryan* *A 2023 Business Insider Best Personal Finance Book - Teens and Gen Z* "Where was this book when we were teenagers?" - Real Simple Learn how to money in this in-depth, full-color illustrated guide from New York Times<...
How to Money Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance
Chatzky, Jean.
Ebook
*As featured on Live with Kelly and Ryan* *A 2023 Business Insider Best Personal Finance Book - Teens and Gen Z* "Where was this book when we were teenagers?" - Real Simple Learn how to money in this in-depth, full-color illustrated guide from New York Times<...
https://www.360financialliteracy.org/Videos/Money-Minutes

Welcome to Money Minutes! An interactive video series to help improve your personal finance know-how in just minutes. During each session, you’ll hear straight from professional CPAs on topics like budgeting, saving and managing debt, and then complete a short quiz at the end to test your new knowledge.

https://apps.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/student/index.jsp

What are taxes? This set of 38 Understanding Taxes student lessons has something for everyone. Divided into two content areas — the Hows of Taxes and the Whys of Taxes — The Hows of Taxes shows you how to apply tax principles, while the Whys of Taxes explains tax history and theory.


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