Building a Budget and Savings Plan: ISBN 978-1-6782-0048-0 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0049-7
College and Career Planning: ISBN 978-1-6782-0052-7 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0053-4
Finding a Job and Paying Taxes: ISBN 978-1-6782-0054-1 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0055-8
Managing Credit and Debt: ISBN 978-1-6782-0046-6 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0047-3
The Value of Stocks, Bonds, and Investments: ISBN 978-1-6782-0050-3/ eBook: 978-1-6782-0051-0
School Library Journal, April 1, 2021
Gr 10 Up—This extremely important series teaches teens how to begin managing their financial lives. Topics include setting a budget, investing in the stock market, how to monitor your credit, and planning for college. The authors do an excellent job recognizing the intelligence of their audience and relating the topics to teens' current lifestyles. The text is also up to date, complete with information on avoiding scams masquerading as financial advice on TikTok. Sprinkled among the text are interviews with financial experts and teens who are learning the basics on finance. However, while the information is vital, the text and content are dry. Few teens will select this out of personal interest. The back matter includes extensive source notes, a resource list, and an index. VERDICT This series offers a wealth of information. Recommended for school libraries.
College and Career Planning: ISBN 978-1-6782-0052-7 / eBook: 978-1-6782-0053-4
School Library Journal, April 1, 2021
This entry in the Money and Finance Guide series (5 titles) aims to help high-school students navigate their next step after graduation, whether that's attending college, taking a gap year, or pursuing a trade. While the information on choosing and applying to colleges is standard fare, the book does a creditable job of breaking down the stigma attached to trade and other bluecollar jobs. For all avenues, it emphasizes pursuing a course that plays to one's strengths and passions, providing real-world examples of what that can look like. Notably absent, however, is any mention of COVID-19 and how it may impact young people's educational, job, and economic futures. More robust resources on topics like student loans, financial aid, and registered apprenticeships would have added considerable value. A secondary purchase.
—Julia Smith