"Provides information for teens about strategies for saving money, investment options, and economic factors that affect personal wealth. Includes index, resource information and recommendations for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

The history of money -- The American experience with money -- The federal reserve system and how it affects you -- Small business and corporations in the U.S. economy -- Strong dollar, weak dollar : foreign exchange rates and the U.S. economy -- What determines interest rates? -- Inflation and the consumer price index -- Develop a financial plan -- Investment choices and risk tolerance -- Advice for investing wisely -- A beginner's guide to asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing -- A beginner's guide to financial statements -- Working with financial professionals -- Understanding securities analyst recommendations -- How to avoid the most common investment scams -- Beware of online perils and internet fraud -- Basic facts about banks and banking -- Internet and high-tech banking options -- Pros and cons of different savings options -- Account choices to consider for saving money -- A guide to deposit insurance coverage -- What you should know about certificates of deposit (CDS) -- What are bonds? -- Understanding savings bonds -- Treasury bonds and other treasury instruments -- Municipal and corporate bonds -- Understanding stocks -- How the stock market works -- Types of investment companies -- Understanding mutual funds -- How mutual fund and other investment companies operate -- Exchange traded funds and index funds -- What is a hedge fund? -- What to expect when you invest in stocks -- What happens when you place an order to buy or sell a stock? -- What are direct investment plans? -- Investing in foreign stocks -- Microcap stocks : among the most risky -- Day trading : your dollars at risk -- Directory of savings and investment organizations -- Additional reading about saving and investing.