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Pub. Date
[2014].
Description
"Ruth Soukup is the very successful founder and writer of the popular blog Living Well, Spending Less. In this, her first book, she shares some of her own journey to finding the Good Life and also provides her readers with all the practical advice and real life help they need to give their family a truly abundant life on a realistic and healthy budget"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Rosa books (Vera B. Williams) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother saves dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.
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Formats
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Examines frugality in the American consumer culture, discussing a historical overview of social programs, alternative movements, and mainstream institutions that promote economical spending habits, along with the distinction between cheapness and thriftiness, and related topics.
6) Saving money
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses a number of ways to save money.
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Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
The time to plan for any crisis is before it happens--from shake-ups in the stock market to the next oil crisis to fires, floods, and earthquakes. Planning for the unthinkable and making smart money moves before and during difficult times requires an in-depth understanding of the many aspects of life in which problems can strike, and this resource will show you what it takes to make it should these situations arise. This guide discusses how you should...
8) Using money
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Teach young children about sorting, spending, and saving dollar bills and coins. Kindergarten students will develop early financial literacy skills with this nonfiction book. Featuring colorful images, simple text, and an accessible glossary and index, this book helps beginning readers build vocabulary and begin to understand money management.
Description
"With high prices for everything from food to gas, how can you make ends meet— and still have enough for the things you love? 500 Great Ways to Save For Dummies is packed with creative ideas for cutting costs in small and big ways, in dozens of categories, ranging from groceries and healthcare to education, travel, and major purchases. This fun book helps you get into a saving mindset, know where your money goes, and whittle down debt. These quick...
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"We may not realize it, but children are hyperaware of money. They have scores of questions about its nuances that parents often don't answer, or know how to answer well. But for Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist and father, good parenting means talking about money with our kids much more often. When parents avoid these conversations, they lose a tremendous opportunity--not just to model important financial behaviors, but also to imprint lessons...
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
When you hear the word retirement, you probably don't imagine yourself scrambling to pay your bills in your golden years. But for too many Americans, that's the fate that awaits unless they take steps now to plan for the future. Whether you're twenty-five and starting your first job or fifty-five and watching the career clock start to wind down, today is the day to get serious about your retirement. In Retire Inspired, Chris Hogan teaches that retirement...
Author
Pub. Date
c1993
Description
Whatever their ages, kids can become super savers, savvy shoppers, and cautious users of credit, and this invaluable guide for parents can help them do so. By following this resource, parents can show their children how to:
Use an Allowance- or Income- Wisely
Distinguish Wants from Needs
See through Advertising Hype
Learn the Joys of Earning, Saving, and Giving
Invest and Collect for Benefit- and Fun
Live...
13) Saving my money
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Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"This endearing text is an age-appropriate guide to saving money, full of relatable examples readers will connect with and adorable illustrations. Readers will learn the difference between needs and wants, motivating them to prioritize what they choose to buy. This practical text suggests ways for readers to save money without sacrificing fun. The playful narrative structure makes saving money feel like a game. Educators will appreciate the suggested...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses different types of investing options, including savings accounts, bonds, and stocks, and provides information, advice, and practical exercises to help readers make informed decisions about investing money
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This informative yet approachable title gives students a clear understanding of the impact of Saving & Investing and encourages them to take part in the Economy in Action! With plenty of kid-friendly examples, topics include creating budgets and savings goals, the benefits of saving, the types of savings accounts, the power of compound interest, how investing works, risk versus reward, the SEC, and the various stock markets, bonds & treasuries. By...