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Give readers the information they need to be smart shoppers and savvy consumers. From setting up a budget to shopping on the Internet-this resource covers all the buying basics. It's an accessible economic overview that is written in a friendly and inviting tone. Further discussions include an explanation of how banks work and how advertising affects the way we shop.
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This insightful book explores the details of the supply chain, specifically the distribution of goods and services. From the origin of goods and services, as raw materials or laborers, to their final use by consumers, the path of distribution is described in straightforward language. Students learn about the four main marketing channels, merchant and functional middlemen, direct sales, retailing, wholesaling, transportation and business logistics,...
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Individuals need to become financially literate at an early age to be prepared to make sound decisions with money. In a fun way, this book explains how banks work, what they do with depositors' money, and how to grow one's money through interest and compounding. Readers will learn how the banking system and the Federal Reserve work together to stimulate the economy.
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Our economical output is channeled through goods or services. Any economy thrives through our constant need of both, whether it's our need to stock our refrigerators and furnish our homes, or to spend a nice night dining out and experiencing the finer things. This book explores the process of producing goods and services and how it affects our lives. Sidebars simplify concepts and support the main narrative.
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In the past twenty years, a far higher percentage of ordinary, middle-class Americans began investing in the stock market, either as individual investors or as part of retirement-related investment funds. Within a generation, investments have not only become a central component of the average family's income, but also an essential tool for its future planning-including saving for college, weddings, first house purchases, and retirement. This highly...
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Understanding how the stock market works is essential in today's economy. This book offers readers straightforward explanations of the essentials, including the definition of stocks, how they're bought and sold, how they're priced, commissions, splits, and more.
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Supply and demand is a basic necessity of economics used for setting price based on availability. This guide explains supply and demand in a manner that makes it easily comprehensible for a young adult and teen audience. From the simple cost of labor to how production affects the modern consumer, this guide is a must-read for any young economist.
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Oh, the things you can buy with a small piece of plastic. It may seem like your first credit card is a ticket to buy anything you want, but be careful. Credit can be your best friend or your worst enemy if you don't manage it right. Credit may help you pay for college or buy your first car. It can be a great financial tool, but you must learn to use it wisely. This book shows readers the various forms of credit, the best ways to use credit, and will...
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With 100 dollars in your pocket, you could buy new jeans, a pair of shoes, and a couple movie tickets. You might still have some left over, but what if you took that 100 dollars and invested it instead? In ten years, that 100 might turn into 1,000, even 10,000 dollars. Saving, planning, and smart investments can make your money grow. It might not be as much fun as spending it, but you'll be much better off in the future. This book will help readers...
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When you get your first paycheck, the impulse is to spend it right away. After all, there's the new smartphone and video game system you want, but if you choose to spend quickly, you'll find your money disappears, fast. How do you avoid this common mistake? Smart money management and budgeting. Be prepared for your first paycheck. Plan a budget. Save. This book shows readers the basics to managing money, provides smart ways to save and spend, and...
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Should you buy that smartphone at full price now or wait for the sale? Shopping can be fun but also stressful, especially on a teen-sized budget. That's why it's important to be a critical consumer. It's easy to spend money, but how do you save? With helpful tips and math word problems, this book will show readers how to make smart financial decisions, avoid the bad deal, and get the most for their money.
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Doctor. Lawyer. Teacher. Astronaut. President of the United States. There are thousands of careers out there. Maybe you don't know what you want to be yet, but no matter what career you're interested in pursuing, the dream, and the hard work to get there, starts now. So it couldn't hurt to be prepared. From smart ways to pay for college to decoding a first paycheck, this book helps readers with the basics of choosing a college and setting a career...
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Have your readers ever been in a car accident? Did they ever go to the hospital because they were really sick? Accidents happen. People get sick. Life is unpredictable, and, unfortunately, bad things can happen. You cannot protect yourself from everything, but you can protect your future with smart choices and another helpful, life-saving tool, insurance. From auto insurance to health insurance to life insurance, this book helps readers to learn about...
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Let's face it, we all need money in order to live. How we earn it is up to us. Whether you want to work for someone else or start your own business, this book will help you learn how to land that first job, figure out your paycheck, and negotiate a raise.
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Seems as if everywhere you look, there are places to spend your money. How do you make sure that your money stretches to cover all of your needs and at least some of your wants? Smart shopping, setting up a budget, and building and managing your credit rating are all key skills to learn.
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This title introduces basic concepts related to exchange and markets, including how communities meet challenges caused by scarcity, and factors that influence pricing. Readers are encouraged to look for examples of the goods and services produced and provided in their local communities.
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This title explains why people in one country trade goods and services with people in other countries. Accessible, real-world examples help readers understand how needs are met through the exchange of goods and services around the world. Concepts include trade, importing, and exporting.
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The Cost of College discusses the types of education people can pursue after high school, explores tuition costs for both public and private schools, and explains how to search for financial aid, scholarships, and grants. Features include worksheets, key takeaways, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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